Viking Launches Savings Event With Discounts Through 2028
Viking unveils “The Viking Savings Event,” introducing offers for travelers in North America across its portfolio of destination-focused cruises.
Europe
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Wraps Up Strong 2025 Season
Bremerhaven Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, closed its 2025 cruise season with solid results, pointing toward a positive 2026.
Britannia Adds Málaga Call to 2027 Mediterranean Cruise
P&O's cruise ship, Britannia will include an extra port of call on its Western Mediterranean voyage departing Southampton on July 30th, 2027.
Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest
What began as a routine clearance at a cruise terminal led to an arrest when police detained a man about to start his first cruise ship contract.
Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency
A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway
Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered
Cargo Ship Freed After Grounding Off Devon on New Year’s Eve
A large cargo vessel named the Scot Pioneer was left stranded for several hours on New Year’s Eve after running aground near the Devon coast.
Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal
Ten cruise ships were scheduled to arrive in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s well known and now traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration.
Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case
Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region
Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.
Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port
Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.
Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport
Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.
P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service
P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.
Cargo Ship Ignites During Overnight Russian Strike on Odessa
Lebanese flagged cargo ship catches fire after being struck during Russian drone & missile barrage on Odessa overnight into morning of December 23.
Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port
Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.
Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion
A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.
Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs
Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at elevating young football talent in Norway.
Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection
Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.
Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia
The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.
Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM
Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.