Ilma Makes Historic First Call at Portsmouth Port, UK

Portsmouth International Port welcomed its first visit from a Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection vessel as the Ilma arrived in UK waters this week.

Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds

July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.

Heineken Boosts Draught Beer Training Across Cruises

Heineken has announced it will accelerate its draught beer training initiative for cruise line staff through its Passion & Quality Training program

Ocean Victory Heads Into Layup in Madeira’s Funchal Port

SunStone's Ocean Victory entered an extended layup at the Port of Funchal where it is expected to remain for several weeks before redeployment.

Cunard Sees Major Booking Surge with 2027 Itinerary Launch

Cunard announces rise in bookings following debut of 2027 voyage program, a 55% increase in nights booked in first week compared to same for 2026

Musical Cruises Set Sail Aboard Mein Schiff 1 in 2026

TUI Cruises is expanding its themed voyages with two music-focused sailings aboard the Mein Schiff 1, featuring performances by renowned artists.

Anthem of the Seas Celebrates 10 Years of Global Cruises

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas has officially marked a decade in service, having been delivered to the cruise line on April 10th, 2015.

AIDA Hosts Youth Basketball Camps with Seawolves This Summer

AIDA Cruises reveals plans to team up with the Rostock Seawolves, a Basketball Bundesliga team, to host two youth basketball camps aboard AIDAnova

Suspected Spy in Crete Sparks Cruise Ship Security Fears

Arrest in Crete sparks concern among Greek intelligence after foreign national found with surveillance photos including images of cruise ships.

Mayor Criticized Over Cruise Ship Show Amid New Limits

The Mayor of Nice faces backlash after what many are calling a choreographed display involving the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Voyager of the Seas

Viking Vesta Christened During Ceremony in Croatia

Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Nassau Beach Club

Royal Caribbean has officially launched reservations for its new Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, which is set to open in December 2025.

Ponant's Jazz-Themed Cruise Sets Sail Again in Fall 2025

Ponant Explorations is once again teaming up with the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival to bring back its music-focused cruise.

Maintenance Forces Itinerary Change for Independence of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has altered the itinerary of Independence of the Seas, canceling its planned call to Ålesund, Norway, due to ongoing maintenance.

Carnival Cruises Switches Back to Coca-Cola This Summer