Queen Anne Makes First Call to Singapore on World Cruise
Cunard’s Queen Anne made its inaugural visit to Singapore on March 24th during an overnight stop as part of its ongoing 107-night world voyage.
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AIDAdiva Donates 4,400+ Furniture Pieces to Charity
As part of its AIDA Evolution sustainability program, AIDA Cruises donates 4,400+ pieces of furniture from the AIDAdiva to a German nonprofit.
Rubén Rodríguez Named CEO of MSC Cruise Division in N. America
The Cruise Division of MSC Group has announced the appointment of Rubén Rodríguez as Chief Executive Officer for its North American operations.
Belfast, ME Votes to Ban Cruise Ships Over 50 Passengers
The city of Belfast, Maine, USA has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships carrying more than 50 passengers from docking at its port.
Tour Boat Capsizes Near Colombia with 38 Tourists Aboard
An excursion boat carrying 38 tourists capsized off the coast of Colombia near the Barú Peninsula, according to German and Colombian media.
Curaçao Launches Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth
Curaçao has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University to evaluate the impacts of tourism.
Shanghai Sees Strong Cruise Traffic Growth in Early 2025
In the first two months of 2025, Port of Shanghai recorded 130 cruise ship calls and welcomed more than 350,000 passengers, according to a report
Sitka to Vote on Limiting Daily Cruise Visitor Numbers
Residents of Sitka, Alaska to vote on a proposed measure to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving in the community each day.
MSC Virtuosa Unveils New Entertainment for Summer 2025
MSC Cruises announces new entertainment lineup for MSC Virtuosa during its summer 2025 season, featuring Dirty Dancing: In Concert.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Welcomes Three Ships in One Day
On March 19, 2025, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal hosted three cruise ships from two major cruise lines, according to a press release.
Heineken Unveils Limited-Edition Cans for SAIL 2025 Festival
Heineken has revealed two special-edition collector lager cans to celebrate SAIL 2025, taking place from August 20-24, 2025.
Sail With ‘Goddess of Slots’ on a Casino-Themed Cruise
Casino lovers and travel enthusiasts have an opportunity to embark on a five-night cruise with gaming influencer Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff.
Queen Elizabeth Refreshed Ahead of Alaska & Caribbean Trips
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has completed a 3 week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, Singapore, unveiling updated interiors and amenities.
What You Need to Know About Captain Kate McCue’s Four Seasons’ Luxury Yacht
What you need to know about the Four Seasons I - the first ultra-luxury yacht from Four Seasons Yachts which will be captained by Kate McCue.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Reveals 2026 Fall-Winter Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed its 2026 fall-winter program, featuring over 30 sailings to destinations including Norway and the Med.
Captain Kate McCue Named First Captain of Four Seasons I
Four Seasons Yachts has officially appointed Kate McCue as the first captain of Four Seasons I, which is set to begin service in early 2026.
Carnival Spirit Returns to Service After Drydock with Upgrades
Carnival Spirit is back in service after completing its drydock, featuring several enhancements, including the addition of the Heroes Tribute Bar
CJ Illusions to Headline MSC World America Magic Show
Renowned illusionists CJ Illusions are set to take their mesmerizing performances to new heights, announcing a collaboration with MSC Cruises.
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2026-27 Deployment for China & Far East
Royal Caribbean reveals its 2026-27 cruise deployment for China and the Far East, with the Spectrum of the Seas sailing year-round in the region.
Brazilian Man Arrested in Sydney for Smuggling 10kg of Cocaine
48-year-old Brazilian man is taken into custody after authorities found 10kg of cocaine in his cabin upon his vessel’s arrival in Sydney.