8 Apr 2025

Carnival Festivale to Homeport at Port Canaveral in 2027

Port Canaveral is to welcome another new cruise ship, as Carnival announces its Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale will be based at the port.

Carnival Festivale to Homeport at Port Canaveral in 2027
8 Apr 2025

AIDA Cruises Orders Two New Mid-Sized Ships for 2030s

AIDA Cruises, the German cruise brand under Carnival Corp., confirms plans for two new mid-sized vessels through an agreement with Fincantieri.

AIDA Cruises Orders Two New Mid-Sized Ships for 2030s
8 Apr 2025

Wärtsilä Debuts Remote Ops Tech on Sun Princess Cruise Ship

Wärtsilä ANCS has completed the first installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess.

Wärtsilä Debuts Remote Ops Tech on Sun Princess Cruise Ship
8 Apr 2025

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line
7 Apr 2025

Carnival Unveils New Excel-Class Ships Set for 2027 & 2028

Carnival Cruise Line shared the first look at its upcoming Excel-class ships during an event aboard the Carnival Celebration on Sunday.

Carnival Unveils New Excel-Class Ships Set for 2027 & 2028
7 Apr 2025

Princess Cruises Launches 2025 Europe Season with Six Ships

Princess Cruises has officially launched its 2025 summer season in Europe with the vessel the Majestic Princess leading the way.

Princess Cruises Launches 2025 Europe Season with Six Ships
4 Apr 2025

Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port

A 73-year-old tourist was taken into custody at Kobe Port Terminal after disclosing he had a gun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise

Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port
4 Apr 2025

Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns

Kenya’s tourism industry are pushing back against what they describe as “misleading” reports related to an incident involving cruise passengers.

Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns
3 Apr 2025

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals 2027 Cruise Itineraries

Margaritaville at Sea has announced its lineup for 2027 for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, introducing the ship’s first-ever 8-night cruises

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals 2027 Cruise Itineraries
3 Apr 2025

Holland America Chef Makes Record Sushi Roll at Sea

Holland America Line announced its culinary team has created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll ever made at sea.

Holland America Chef Makes Record Sushi Roll at Sea
3 Apr 2025

American Cruise Lines Reveals 2025 Antiques Cruise

American Cruise Lines unveils plans for an Antiques Theme Cruise set to sail June 16, 2025, as part of its Maine Coast and Harbors itinerary.

American Cruise Lines Reveals 2025 Antiques Cruise
3 Apr 2025

Strong Winds Break Discovery Princess from Moorings in SF

The Discovery Princess broke loose from its moorings at San Francisco’s Pier 27 after powerful winds unexpectedly hit the area.

Strong Winds Break Discovery Princess from Moorings in SF
3 Apr 2025

Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya

More than 50 assailants armed with machetes targeted cruise passengers visiting Mombasa, Kenya, robbing them of valuables including cash and jewelry

Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya
2 Apr 2025

MSC Preziosa Begins Drydock in Rotterdam for Upgrades

After completing its winter season the MSC Preziosa has arrived at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam for scheduled drydock maintenance and upgrades.

MSC Preziosa Begins Drydock in Rotterdam for Upgrades
2 Apr 2025

Icebreakers Rescue Hanseatic Spirit Trapped Near Finland

A voyage aboard the Hanseatic Spirit took an unexpected twist when the cruise ship became stuck in dense sea ice near Kemi, Finland.

Icebreakers Rescue Hanseatic Spirit Trapped Near Finland