Egypt to Launch First-Ever Cruise Tourism Forum in June

Cairo is set to host the first edition of the Cruise Egypt Forum, under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy”, from June 1st to 2nd, 2025.

Ocean Victory Cruise Ship Seized in Malaga Port

Costa Favolosa Enacts Health Measures Amid Illness Cases

Costa has implemented emergency health protocols following reports of gastrointestinal illness among several passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa

Cayman Voters Reject Cruise Berthing Development Plan

Cayman Island residents vote against plan to construct cruise ship facilities in George Town, showing public opposition to the proposed development

Viking Cruises Shifts Focus to 2026 Amid Strong Bookings

During Viking’s Q1 2025 earnings call Torstein Hagen announced it has nearly sold out its 2025 sailings and is turning its attention to 2026.

Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast

Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.

MSC Cruises Orders Two More LNG-Powered World Class Ships

Cruise Community Mourns Passing of Diamond Princess Captain

The cruise industry is grieving the death of Captain Michele Bartolomei of the Diamond Princess, who passed away early Monday morning onboard.

Toddler Dies Suddenly on Costa Toscana Mediterranean Cruise

A sad incident occurred aboard the Costa Toscana when a two-year-old boy collapsed and died while the vessel was sailing between Italian ports.

Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port

In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.

Elderly Cruise Passengers Charged in Italian Ring Theft

A couple from Chile has been officially charged by Italian authorities after allegedly stealing a €1,000 ring from a jewelry store in Messina.

Royal Caribbean Unveils Perfect Day Mexico for 2027

Royal Caribbean has officially announced Perfect Day Mexico, a new vacation destination for the company's cruise ships set to debut in fall 2027.

CBP Seizes 150,000 Cigarettes from Cruise Ship Passengers

Two women returning from a brief cruise caught the attention of U.S. Customs officers when they arrived at Long Beach Cruise Terminal with ten suitcases

Carnival Valor Enters Drydock for Upgrades in Spain

Earlier this month, cruise ship Carnival Valor arrived in the Mediterranean for a scheduled drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain.

Madeira Students Explore Careers During Marella Ship Visit

Students were recently given a unique onboard experience aboard Marella Explorer due to a collab between Marella Cruises and the Ports of Madeira