Costa Cruises Becomes Main Sponsor of Virtus Bologna
Costa Crociere is moving into Italian basketball after agreeing a new partnership with one of the country’s most successful clubs.
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13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO
Thirteen passengers aged between 18 and 20 have been charged following a violent confrontation aboard the cruise ship Costa Smeralda.
Turkish Authorities Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulk Carrier
Turkish authorities have seized approximately 350 kg of cocaine from the bulk carrier CSPC Pisces during an operation at Mersin Port.
Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic
Oil leak at Port of Antwerp disrupted vessels on September 14 after pollution was detected between a ship and the shore.
AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France
A call at Le Havre in France took an turn on September 8 when AIDAperla broke free from its moorings and collided with a quay wall.
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.
Carnival Legend Heads to Mediterranean for Fall Cruises
Carnival Legend is currently sailing on a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of Mediterranean cruises.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock
A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.
Body Recovered After Man Goes Overboard from Cruise Ship in Scotland
Body recovered from the North Sea after man reported missing from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on Friday.
Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona
Carnival Freedom has departed Port Canaveral for a 14-night transatlantic repositioning cruise that will take the ship to Barcelona, Spain.
Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily
Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.
One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast
One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
CSCL Star Arrival Highlights Benefits of Elbe Deepening at Hamburg
Arrival of Cosco’s CSCL Star in Hamburg provides one of the strongest examples so far of advantages of Elbe River deepening project.
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports
Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.
Santorini Staircase Closure Disrupts Cruise Ship Excursions
Karavolades Stairs, the staircase connecting Santorini's old port with the town of Fira, is temporarily closed, according to local media reports.