AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata
The Port of Niigata in Japan recently celebrated the inaugural visits of two cruise ships, the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.
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Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic entered drydock in Europe earlier this month for a raft of scheduled maintenance and updates.
Crew Member Found Deceased on Cruise Ship in Crete
A 49-year-old crew member was found dead aboard a cruise ship docked at the port of Chania, Crete, according to several Greek media sources.
Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific
Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.
Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise
Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee
Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau
Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism
Carnival Expands Heroes Tribute Lounge Across Fleet
Carnival has introduced its Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar to 14 ships, building on the concept that was launched aboard Carnival Panorama in 2019
Man Charged After Violent Assault on Cruise Elevator
A US man faces a felony charge following an assault that left another passenger unconscious during a four-night voyage aboard Liberty of the Seas
Health Notice Issued for Symphony of the Seas Guests
Royal Caribbean issues health advisory for passengers set to sail aboard Symphony of the Seas after previous guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires
MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port
The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.
Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.
CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port
A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin
Royal Caribbean Offers Perks for Allure Booking Changes
Royal Caribbean International is extending special offers to guests booked on the Allure of the Seas cruise departing from Rome on April 24, 2025
The World Enters Dry Dock for $30M Eco-Focused Refit
The residential cruise ship The World has entered dry dock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cádiz, Spain, for a six-week, $30+ million refit.
Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand
StarCruises has officially kicked off its first-ever cruise season from Thailand with the Star Voyager arriving at Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok.
84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack
An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.
Cunard Launches 'Adventure Awaits' Sale on 2025–26 Trips
Cunard has announced its new Adventure Awaits Sale, offering significant discounts on over 100 voyages scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
Princess Cruises Sends Three Ships to Drydock This April
Princess Cruises is carrying out scheduled drydock work on three of its vessels this April: Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, and Regal Princess.
Carnival Names Janet Wygert Head of Sales & Trade Marketing
Carnival has appointed Janet Wygert as its new senior VP of sales and trade marketing, stepping into the role following Adolfo Perez's retirement
Disney Cruise Line Recycles Mooring Lines to Cut Waste
Disney Cruise Line has launched a sustainability initiative aimed at reducing landfill waste by recycling retired mooring lines from its fleet.