7 days ago

Ponant to Deploy Two Ships in French Polynesia in 2026

Ponant confirms plans to operate two vessels in French Polynesia during the winter 2026–27 season; Le Jacques Cartier and the Paul Gauguin.

Ponant to Deploy Two Ships in French Polynesia in 2026
7 days ago

Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview

A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.

Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview
7 days ago

Disney Adventure Meets Destiny and Fantasy at Sea

Disney’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, sailed near Freeport, Bahamas, on Tuesday marking the occasion with a meetup with Destiny and Fantasy.

Disney Adventure Meets Destiny and Fantasy at Sea
15 Jan 2026

Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port

Nassau Cruise Port reports MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura and Seven Seas Grandeur all made their first-ever visits to the destination in December.

Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port
15 Jan 2026

TUI Cruises Appoints First Female Captain in Mein Schiff Fleet

TUI Cruises has appointed Kira Schikorr as the first female captain in the Mein Schiff fleet, placing her at the helm of the Mein Schiff 6.

TUI Cruises Appoints First Female Captain in Mein Schiff Fleet
15 Jan 2026

Ushuaia Sets Cruise Record With 19 Ship Calls in Three Days

The port of Ushuaia in Argentina, recorded a new milestone for them in late December after welcoming 19 cruise ships over a three-day period.

Ushuaia Sets Cruise Record With 19 Ship Calls in Three Days
15 Jan 2026

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026

Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026
14 Jan 2026

Norwegian Viva Launches First 14-Night Galveston Cruise

NCLH's cruise ship, the Norwegian Viva has begun the first of two 14-night sailings scheduled to depart from Galveston, Texas this season.

Norwegian Viva Launches First 14-Night Galveston Cruise
14 Jan 2026

Luminara Makes Maiden Call to New Asia Homeport, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the luxury yacht Luminara made its first-ever visit to Hong Kong on January 13, 2026.

Luminara Makes Maiden Call to New Asia Homeport, Hong Kong
14 Jan 2026

Costa Serena First Cruise Ship to Call at Vietnam in 2026

Costa Serena, with more than 2,960 passengers onboard, arrived in Nha Trang this month, marking the first cruise ship call to Vietnam in 2026.

Costa Serena First Cruise Ship to Call at Vietnam in 2026
14 Jan 2026

AIDA Partners With Orlando Magic to Expand Sports Reach

AIDA is broadening its international sports presence through a new partnership with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Orlando Magic.

AIDA Partners With Orlando Magic to Expand Sports Reach
14 Jan 2026

Zuiderdam Sets Out on 21-Night Ultimate Caribbean Voyage

Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zuiderdam recently departed PortMiami to begin a 21-night cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Zuiderdam Sets Out on 21-Night Ultimate Caribbean Voyage
13 Jan 2026

MSC Meraviglia to Debut in Southern Caribbean in 2027

The cruise ship, the MSC Meraviglia will be deployed to the Southern Caribbean for the first time during the 2027 to 2028 winter season.

MSC Meraviglia to Debut in Southern Caribbean in 2027
13 Jan 2026

Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy

Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.

Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy
12 Jan 2026

Carnival Dream Sets Sail on Extended Journeys Cruises

Carnival Dream departed Galveston, Texas earlier this month to begin a special 14-night voyage to the Southern Caribbean and Central America.

Carnival Dream Sets Sail on Extended Journeys Cruises