Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

P&O Names Airline Partners for Winter Caribbean Season

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Opens Rouen’s 2026 Ocean Cruise Season

Balmoral officially kicked off Rouen’s ocean cruise season with a Feb 17 visit - the first ocean-going ship to call at the French port this year.

Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer

The UK’s largest offshore trade union confirms that planned 48-hour strike action involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK employees is on hold.

Norwegian Pearl Itineraries Revised for 2026 Europe

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced adjustments to several sailings scheduled for the Norwegian Pearl’s upcoming European season.

Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship

Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.

UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion

UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.

River Cruises Proposed as Managed Tourism Solution for Amsterdam

IG RiverCruise and River Cruise Europe recently introduced a concept for managed tourism during a policy breakfast held in Amsterdam this month.

Passenger Dies After Fall From Costa Smeralda

A German passenger has died after falling from the cruise ship Costa Smeralda onto the pier at the port of Civitavecchia, Italian media reported.

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Global Sailings

Disney has unveiled its summer 2027 itineraries, covering destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Bahamas, and Southeast Asia.

Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling

Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.

MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port

MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.

Celebrity River Cruises Orders 10 Ships to Grow Fleet

Celebrity River Cruises has announced plans for 10 new ships to bring its European river fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, according to the company.

Royal Caribbean Orders New Discovery Class Ships in France

Royal Caribbean Group announces agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France, securing construction of its upcoming Discovery Class ships.

Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network

Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.