Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency

A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway

Strong Winds Briefly Interrupt MSC Preziosa New Year Party

New Year’s celebrations aboard MSC Preziosa were paused in the early hours of January 2, after the vessel encountered strong winds while at sea.

Seven Cruise Ships Welcomed 2026 Off Copacabana Beach

A total of seven cruise ships gathered off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the city’s famed New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship

A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.

Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal

Ten cruise ships were scheduled to arrive in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s well known and now traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration.

Former Costa Magica Prepares for China Service After Refit

The former Costa Magica has arrived in a Chinese shipyard as it prepares to begin operations with Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line.

Marella Explorer Showcases Fruit Carving Art at Sea

Marella Cruises has introduced distinctive fruit carving presentations on board Marella Explorer, the company revealed in a recent press release.

Hong Kong Opens Tender for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Operator

A new tender has been issued looking for someone to operate and manage the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) in Hong Kong from June 2028 onward.

Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port

Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.

Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport

Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.

Piano Land Concludes First Malaysia Season, Returns to Hong Kong

Astro Ocean has completed its inaugural deployment from Malaysia, with Piano Land now sailing back to Hong Kong while carrying 1,700 guests.

P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service

P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.

Survey Finds Cruisers Favor Mid-Size Ships Over Mega-Ships

While ever-larger vessels continue to dominate new launches, recent research suggests many passengers prefer more moderately sized cruise ships.

Blue Dream Cruises Halts Sailings Citing Ship Maintenance

MSC Seashore to Move to PortMiami for 2027-2028 Winter

With the introduction of the new MSC World Atlantic in Port Canaveral, MSC Cruises plans to reposition the MSC Seashore to PortMiami in late 2027.