San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
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2027 Arctic Photography Expedition Unveiled by Aurora
Aurora Expeditions introduces a new Arctic photography voyage for 2027, following demand for its previously sold-out Antarctica photography trip.
Brilliant Lady Bags First Panama Canal Transit for Virgin
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has successfully completed its first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a milestone for the cruise brand.
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Records Strong Summer Season
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has wrapped up a successful summer season, marking another important period for Queensland’s cruise sector.
Carnival Donates Towels to Support Swim Lessons in Vanuatu
Carnival Cruise Line has donated over 1,000 towels to support children who are learning to swim in Vanuatu, according to a company statement.
AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde
AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch
Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.
Auckland, New Zealand Unveils Plans for New Cruise Terminal
The Port of Auckland, NZ, has announced the launch of the city’s new international cruise terminal, with the details revealed on March 27th.
MSC Poesia Enhances Spa and Fitness for Alaska Season
MSC Cruises announces upgrades to the fitness and spa facilities onboard MSC Poesia ahead of its first Alaska season, according to a press release.
Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.
Newfoundland & Labrador Cruise Season to Span 197 Days in 2026
Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada has revealed its 2026 cruise schedule, which will run for a total of 197 days from April through October.
Costa Cruises Wins Big at Talent Communication Summit
Costa Cruises achieved major success at the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard its vessel Costa Toscana, securing the top award.
Celestyal Cancels More Aegean Cruises Amid Delays
In a statement on Tuesday, Celestyal Cruises announces cancellation of another Aegean Sea sailing due to the ongoing situation in the Arabian Gulf.
Crewmember Detained and Deported After Port Incident
A cruise ship crew member was reportedly deported from the US following an alleged shoplifting incident during shore leave at Port Canaveral.
Mein Schiff 4 Operating With Minimal Crew in Abu Dhabi
TUI has reduced the crew onboard Mein Schiff 4, which remains unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to ongoing concerns related to the situation with Iran.
Six Cruise Ships Stranded in Arabian Gulf Disruption
Six cruise vessels remain unable to leave the Arabian Gulf after operations were suspended in late February, and are currently still in dock.
Carnival Backs Caribbean Mangrove Restoration Project
Carnival announces a three-year funding initiative with Conservation International focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems across the Caribbean.
Ambassador Cruises to Show FIFA World Cup 2026 at Sea
UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has announced that all matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast across its fleet this summer.
Oasis of the Seas Overboard Scare Revealed as Prank
A routine day at sea quickly turned into a serious emergency on Oasis of the Seas after a man overboard incident prompted the ship to change course