Norwegian Dawn Fails CDC Sanitation Inspection With 84
Norwegian Dawn receives failing score during a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation Program inspection.
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Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona
Carnival Freedom has departed Port Canaveral for a 14-night transatlantic repositioning cruise that will take the ship to Barcelona, Spain.
MSC Armonia Celebrates 25 Years of Cruise Ship Service
MSC Armonia marks 25th anniversary, having originally been delivered by shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique on June 22, 2001.
Princess Cruises Changes Payroll Process for Filipino Crew
Princess Cruises is introducing changes to the way salary allotments and mandatory deductions are handled for Filipino crew members.
Adora Flora City to Host Cultural Gala on Maiden Voyage
Adora Cruises has revealed plans for a special themed gala during the maiden voyage of Adora Flora City.
Royal Caribbean to Resume Year-Round SE Asia Cruises from Singapore
Royal Caribbean is set to return to year-round cruising from Singapore when Navigator of the Seas arrives in October.
Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily
Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.
Virgin Voyages Sets New Revenue Record as Demand Surges
Virgin Voyages achieves highest-ever revenue day on August 13, beating record previously set during Black Friday 2025.
MSC Foundation Expands Coral Restoration Efforts in Bahamas
MSC Foundation completes latest stage of its coral restoration work in the Bahamas, planting endangered elkhorn coral on a reef.
Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada
Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.
Fred. Olsen Becomes First Cruise Line to Sign Seafarer Pledge
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board's (MNWB) Seafarer Pledge.
TUI Cruises Shares Helicopter Rescue Drill on Mein Schiff 7 VIDEO
TUI Cruises offers glimpse into important aspect of safety at sea by releasing footage of helicopter evacuation training exercise.
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Sneaker Impact to introduce a footwear recycling program across its US fleet.
MSC Bellissima Launches 2026 Summer Season from Shanghai
MSC Bellissima arrived at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Aug 1 officially starting MSC Cruises' 2026 Shanghai summer season.
Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Royal Caribbean to increase presence across Australia and Asia with the redeployment of three ships and additional itineraries.
Carnival Celebrates First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line celebrates new milestone after passengers experience solar eclipse during company's first solar eclipse cruise.
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
Grand Voyages Cruise Documentary Debuts on Amazon Prime
“Grand Voyages,” a travel documentary series centered on cruising has made its debut on Amazon Prime.
P&O Cruises Extends Taste of Barbados Culinary Program
P&O Cruises is continuing its partnership with award-winning Barbadian chefs for a second season of its Taste of Barbados culinary program.