Cruise Industry

Adora Mediterranea Returns to Dalian for 2026 Cruises

Adora Cruises has announced plans to station the Adora Mediterranea in the Northeastern Chinese port of Dalian for a second year in a row.

The Xinghai Bay bridge in Dalian, China.

Costa Deliziosa Assists Stranded Italians in Maldives

Costa Deliziosa left Malé on Wednesday after taking onboard 28 Italian citizens who had been unable to travel home because of disrupted flights.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in a port

Oceania and Regent Reveal New Global Leadership Structure

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduce new leadership structure following appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent president.

The Regent Seven Seas Grandeur cruise ship docked in a port

Hapag-Lloyd Plans Indian Ocean Expeditions for 2027

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces series of warm-weather expedition voyages in the western Indian Ocean aboard the Hanseatic Nature in 2027-2028.

A small island off Madagascar in the Indian Ocean

Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore

Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on Monday March 2nd after completing a large refurbishment project that began in the middle of January.

The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship in a port surrounded by much smaller boats

Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Sydney During World Voyage

Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 sailed into Sydney Harbour on March 4 as part of her 108-night World Voyage that began in Southampton, UK.

The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship at sea

MSC Euribia Issues Safety Guidance While Docked in Dubai

Passengers onboard MSC Euribia have received a letter outlining emergency procedures while the ship remains docked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai's coastline and the Burj al Arab as seen from the air

MSC Works With Airlines to Repatriate Guests

MSC said it's coordinating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to arrange return travel for guests

The MSC cruise logo on the side of a vessel

Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore to Fireworks

Disney Cruise Line’s newest, largest vessel, Disney Adventure, made a dramatic arrival in Singapore as she sailed into Marina Bay Cruise Centre.

A firework display over Singapore's marina at night

Acapulco Welcomes Oceania Vista's 1,108 Guests with Ceremony

The cruise ship Oceania Vista docked in Acapulco, Mexico on Monday morning with the 1,108 passengers treated to a dockside welcome ceremony.

An aerial view of the beach at Acapulco, Mexico

American Cruise Lines Unveils Columbia & Snake Rivers Voyage

American Cruise Lines announces 15-night Grand Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise set to launch in May 2027, according to a company press release.

The Snake River winding its way through Oregon

Avora Buys Regent's Seven Seas Navigator for Residences

Avora Residences has purchased the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent and plans to relaunch the vessel in January 2028 under the name Avora Lumina.

The Regent Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship sailing near a city

Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained

A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.

The passenger ship Silja Serenade in a European port

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Fleetwide $1M Lottery Game

Carnival rolls out new lottery across its fleet in North America and Europe, offering eligible guests the opportunity to win up to $1 million.

A carnival cruise ship seen from the water

NCLH CEO Chidsey to Meet Investors After Elliott Contact

Norwegians’ newly appointed President and CEO John Chidsey has confirmed that the company has engaged with activist investor Elliott Management.

The Norwegian Viva cruise ship moored next to another vessel

Power Outage Delays Carnival Sunshine in Norfolk, VA

Carnival Sunshine’s return to its homeport of Norfolk, VA USA was postponed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a temporary power failure onboard.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship at sea

TUI Cancels Gulf Cruises on Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5

TUI Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of several Arabian Gulf sailings that were scheduled to operate this week aboard Mein Schiff 4 and 5.

Tui's cruise ship, the Mein Schiff 4 moored near rocks

MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Sailings on Euribia

MSC Cruises confirms the cancellation of two upcoming Middle East voyages aboard MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf.

The MSC Euribia cruise ship with a mountainous backdrop

Norovirus Cases Reported on MS Westerdam in Hong Kong

Hong Kong health authorities initiated epidemiological monitoring on Sunday after a norovirus outbreak was identified aboard the MS Westerdam.

Close up of Novovirus cells

From Cruise Ship Stage to Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight

Former cruise ship performer Akylas, who spent several years entertaining at sea, is set to represent Greece at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

A stage at the Eurovision Song Contest