Sun Princess Galley Steward Missing in Dardanelles

A 27-year-old Kenyan national working aboard the Sun Princess is missing after going overboard in the Dardanelles Strait on August 20, 2025.

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center

NCLH Confirms David Herrera Exit; Sommer Steps In

NCLH has said that David J. Herrera, who had been serving as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, left the company effective August 20th.

Nordstjernen Grounds in Warnemünde; Cleared After Checks

On 19 August, the Norwegian-flagged passenger ship Nordstjernen briefly ran aground at Rostock–Warnemünde, Germany, following a mechanical issue.

Royal Princess Set for Southeast Asia Debut in 2026

Princess Cruises has revealed that the Royal Princess cruise ship will set sail in Southeast Asia for the very first time in October 2026.

LTH Baas Adds Cabins, Revamps Areas on Allure of the Seas - VIDEO

LTH Baas has completed a major refurbishment project on the Allure of the Seas, which included the addition of 52 passenger cabins and upgrades.

Holland America Unveils Coasters from Recycled Carpet

Holland America has introduced a new retail product: a set of coasters crafted from repurposed carpet once installed aboard several of its ships.

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises

Leah Talactac, the president and CFO at Viking, has said that the company is prepared to pursue acquisitions if the right situation emerges.

Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises

Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3rd, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances

Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.

NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.

HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise

HX Expeditions reveals three guest speakers who'll join its 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a voyage set to visit Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard

Ovation of the Seas to Gain 40 Cabins in 2026 Refit

Royal Caribbean International is planning to add 40 new staterooms to the Ovation of the Seas as part of its upcoming drydock refurbishment.

Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island

Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas