6 Jan 2026

Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest

What began as a routine clearance at a cruise terminal led to an arrest when police detained a man about to start his first cruise ship contract.

Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest
5 Jan 2026

Holland America and Pendleton Launch Alaska Blanket

To mark Alaska Statehood Day Holland America has unveiled a special partnership with Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills.

Holland America and Pendleton Launch Alaska Blanket
5 Jan 2026

Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico

A 76-year-old woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state after injuring her leg.

Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico
5 Jan 2026

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

Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency
5 Jan 2026

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.

Strong Winds Briefly Interrupt MSC Preziosa New Year Party
2 Jan 2026

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.

Seven Cruise Ships Welcomed 2026 Off Copacabana Beach
2 Jan 2026

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.

Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship
2 Jan 2026

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.

Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal
31 Dec 2025

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.

Former Costa Magica Prepares for China Service After Refit
31 Dec 2025

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.

Marella Explorer Showcases Fruit Carving Art at Sea
31 Dec 2025

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.

Hong Kong Opens Tender for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Operator
31 Dec 2025

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.

Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port
30 Dec 2025

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.

Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport
30 Dec 2025

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.

Piano Land Concludes First Malaysia Season, Returns to Hong Kong
30 Dec 2025

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.

P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service