Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean After Drydock
Costa Toscana is sailing in the Western Mediterranean following a scheduled drydock earlier this year at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.
Cruise Industry
China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship
China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
AIDAprima Hosts Winter Sports Cruise to Oslo
AIDAprima welcomed passengers for a short winter sports cruise to Oslo, running from March 12 to 17 with a two-day stop in the Norwegian capital.
Princess Cruises Plans Launch of New Onboard Initiative
Princess Cruises is to introduce a new onboard program called “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled on three ships in April 2026.
Fred. Olsen Wins MIDAS Award for Italian Menu
Fred. Olsen has been recognized with a MIDAS (Menu Innovation and Development Awards) award in the Travel & Leisure category for its Italian menu
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Royal Caribbean Debuts America’s Got Talent Show at Sea
Royal Caribbean to introduce new stage production inspired by the television series America’s Got Talent aboard Legend of the Seas in August 2026
Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons
Cruise lines have canceled the rest of their 2025–26 winter operations in the Arabian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
Dockworker Protest Blocks Access to Port of Maceió
Access to the Port of Maceió was disrupted Wednesday after dockworkers organized a protest that blocked traffic ahead of MSC Seaview's arrival.
Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings to Brooklyn
Virgin Voyages has announced that its cruises departing from New York City will begin sailing from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting April 6.
MarineXchange Adds AI Booking Feature to Cabin TVs
MXP launches new AI-powered feature for its in-cabin interactive TV system designed to help cruise lines boost onboard revenue, the company said.
Carnival Introduces Express Dining for Faster Meals
Carnival has unveiled a dining concept for passengers called “Express Dining” which allows guests to enjoy a multi-course dinner in under an hour.
MSC Divina Crew Rescue Distressed Boat Near Honduras
Crew members on MSC Divina helped rescue people from a vessel in distress late last night while the cruise ship was sailing near Roatán, Honduras.
Adora Cruises Launches Sea Film Festival Sailings
Adora Cruises introduces film festival themed cruises from March through June this year on Adora Magic City, Adora Mediterranea and Piano Land.
AIDAmar Begins Winter in the Far North Cruise From Hamburg
On March 7th, AIDAmar departed on its first sailing of the winter season, beginning a 14-day voyage on the “Winter in the Far North” itinerary.
Royal Caribbean Updates Beverage Package Options
Royal Caribbean announces adjustments to its beverage packages, which will no longer automatically include access to Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
Mein Schiff 4 Crew Repatriation Begins After Gulf Disruption
TUI Cruises has started repatriating crew members from the Mein Schiff 4, stranded in the Persian Gulf, after all passengers were disembarked.
Silversea Wins Award for Best Wine Program
Silversea has been recognized with the 2026 Vibe Vista Award, which recognize top performers in the beverage sector, for Best Wine Program.
MSC Musica Expands South America Homeports for 2026
MSC Cruises says it will operate the MSC Musica from three additional homeports during its 2026–27 winter season in Brazil and South America.