Accidents
Cruise lines cancel Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean ports amid security concerns
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reported a significant reduction in port calls in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean for the...
August 15, 2024
Caribbean Princess diverts off Isle of Wight due to onboard medical emergency
On Tuesday evening, August 13th, the Caribbean Princess ship, operated by Princess Cruises, stopped off the coast of the Isle of Wight (Cowes...
August 14, 2024
Tropical Storm Ernesto forces cruise itinerary changes in the Caribbean
Several cruise lines have adjusted their itineraries due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, which was impacting the northern Caribbean with heavy rain...
August 14, 2024
Climate activists block Regent's Seven Seas Mariner at IJmuiden lock
On Sunday, August 11th, climate activists from Extinction Rebellion once again targeted the IJmuiden lock (Netherlands), disrupting the passage of...
August 13, 2024
Crew missing from Carnival Dream ship during Western Caribbean cruise from Texas
A female crew member from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Dream has been declared missing at sea after she failed to report for duty on...
August 13, 2024
48-yo P&O Australia cruise ship passenger arrested for inappropriate activity/attempting to groom a...
Police have arrested a P&O Australia passenger as the man disembarked at Sydney’s International Passenger Terminal. He was detained for...
August 13, 2024
Fatal accident at Croatian ferry terminal claims lives of 3 crew
On Sunday afternoon, August 11th, a fatal accident occurred at the ferry terminal in Mali Losinj Island, Croatia. The incident took place ~3:00 p.m...
August 11, 2024
Taiwanese passenger falls from Norwegian Spirit's top deck in front of onlookers
A passenger fell overboard from the Norwegian Spirit ship on August 8th, while en route back to Taiwan, an incident witnessed by a couple and their...
August 11, 2024
Passenger overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's Explorer OTS amid Croatia voyage
Reports indicate that a passenger has gone overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas during the 7-night Greece & Croatia...
August 9, 2024
77 migrants rescued by RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Odyssey of the Seas
Passengers on RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Odyssey of the Seas witnessed a maritime rescue operation during their 7-day Greek...
August 6, 2024
Cruise lines alter itineraries as Hurricane Debby approaches Florida
As Hurricane Debby approached Florida's West Coast, Margaritaville at Sea adjusted the schedules for two of MAS Islander ship's voyages. Originally...
August 5, 2024
Red Sea crisis disrupts Cochin Port’s cruise season: multiple cancellations expected
The ongoing Red Sea crisis has impacted the upcoming cruise season at Port Cochin (India), starting in September, following the cancellation of at...
July 29, 2024
Villa Vie Odyssey ship's maiden voyage rescheduled for July 30
Following multiple delays over ~3 months, the new cruise brand Villa Vie Residences has announced a revised inauguration date. The start-up company...
July 29, 2024
2 CCL-Carnival crew members arrested on child pornography charges
Two crew members from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line were recently arrested on charges related to child pornography. Law enforcement discovered illicit...
July 28, 2024
Santorini (Greece) faces overtourism crisis as 11,000 cruise passengers arrive in one day
The debate surrounding overtourism in Santorini (Greece) intensified on Tuesday, July 23rd, as the island welcomed 11,000 cruise tourists in a single...
July 27, 2024