Cruise Industry

MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza

MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The MSC Musica cruise ship at sea

Tianjin Oriental’s Dream Extends Qingdao, Dalian Port Staycations

Tianjin Oriental’s Dream offers non-sailing staycation program in Dalian and Qingdao while regular cruise operations remain suspended.

A view across Qingdao, China including the harbor

Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise

Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.

Holland America's cruise ship Oosterdam in port

Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina

Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.

The MSC Divina cruise ship at a dock

Mexico Doubles Cruise Tourism Fee From August 1, 2026

Cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports will face a higher Non-Resident Duty (DNR) from August 1, 2026.

Cozumel, Mexico as seen from the sea

Mexico Sets New Cruise Tourism Record in First Half of 2026

Mexico achieves best-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming more than 6.5 million cruise passengers between January and June.

Cozumel, Mexico as seen from the sea

Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea

44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.

The Carnival Glory cruise ship in port

Adora Mediterranea to Host Beijing Opera Themed Cruises

Adora Cruises announces voyages celebrating Beijing Opera aboard the Adora Mediterranea for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day.

A Beijing opera performance on stage

Santorini Staircase Closure Disrupts Cruise Ship Excursions

Karavolades Stairs, the staircase connecting Santorini's old port with the town of Fira, is temporarily closed, according to local media reports.

The Karavolades Stairs leading from Santorini's Port to the town of Fira

Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River

Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.

A suspension bridge over the Danube River at Vidin

World Asia’s Onboard Shopping Experience Unveiled by MSC

MSC Cruises reveals retail lineup for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, which recently began sea trials ahead of entering service.

A Cartier watch and two silver rings

Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities Across All Cabins

Celebrity Cruises introduces higher automatic daily gratuities for all guests; revised charges came into effect immediately July 29, 2026.

The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship

Virgin Voyages to Debut Scandinavia and Baltic Cruises in 2028

Virgin Voyages to expand into Northern Europe in 2028 with sailings from Amsterdam for the line's first Scandinavia and Baltic season.

Islands off the coast of Norway

MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska

The MSC Poesia cruise ship

La Coruna Set for Busy Cruise Day During Total Solar Eclipse

La Coruna is gearing up for one of its busiest cruise days in recent years, with five cruise ships due to arrive on August 12 for the solar eclipse.

A solar eclipse

Princess Marks 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau

Princess Cruises is marking the 25th anniversary of completing the cruise industry's first hydroelectric shore power connection in Juneau, Alaska, in 2001.

Juneau cruise terminal, Alaska

Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece

A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses

A harbor in a Greek island

British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit

A 62-year-old British cruise passenger has been found dead in her cabin while her cruise ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini.

A blue domed church on Santorini, Greece

Viking Unveils 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Season and New Ships

Viking announces details of its 2028-29 ocean cruise program, featuring 80 itineraries to visit 301 ports across 84 countries on six continents.

The Viking Vela cruise ship in a port

Seven Seas Navigator Begins Final Northern Europe Season in Dover

The Seven Seas Navigator has arrived in Dover to begin its farewell Northern Europe deployment with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas' cruise ship, Navigator