Tianjin Cruise Port Reaches 100 Calls So Far in 2026
Tianjin International Cruise Homeport welcomed its 100th cruise call to the Chinese city on 2026 on August 4th.
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NCLH Plans $20 Billion Fleet Overhaul with 16 New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is planning to spend almost $20 billion on modernizing its fleet.
Passenger Dies After Balcony Fall on Norwegian Getaway
A passenger has after falling from a balcony onto a lower deck of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway.
11 Cruise Crew Detained in Boston During Federal Operation
US authorities detain cruise ship crew members as part of operation focused on suspected of involvement with child sexual abuse material.
Cunard Launches Labor Day Sale with Fares From $999
Cunard launches its Labor Day Sale, offering reduced fares starting at $999 per person as well as up to $300 in onboard credit.
Body Recovered After Man Goes Overboard from Cruise Ship in Scotland
Body recovered from the North Sea after man reported missing from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on Friday.
MSC Cruises Tightens Rules for Crew Resigning Early
MSC Cruises introduces stricter conditions for crew members who voluntarily resign and leave their vessel before completing their contract.
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.
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.