Accidents
Cycladic seismic activity forces adjustments in Santorini's cruise operations
Ongoing seismic events in the Cyclades are beginning to impact tourism on Santorini. The Viking Star ship, originally scheduled to inaugurate the...
February 9, 2025
GI illness/Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS (91 cases)
On February 4th, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
February 6, 2025Santorini earthquakes prompt evacuations and increased ferry services
Over the past several days, Greece's Cyclades archipelago, notably the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, has experienced 700+ seismic events, with...
February 5, 2025
Crew medevaced from Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess off New Zealand
On January 30th, 2025, while en route from Brisbane to Auckland, the cruise ship Diamond Princess experienced a medical emergency off the coast of...
February 5, 2025
Port bridge collapses in Manaus during P&O's Aurora docking
On January 28th, 2025, a port bridge in Manaus (Brazil) collapsed while P&O's ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred ~12:30 PM local time...
February 4, 2025
New $18 Infrastructure Fee leads to cruise cancellations in Iceland
Major cruise shipping companies are canceling scheduled voyages to Iceland in response to the new fee. Effective January 1st, 2025, the government...
January 27, 2025
Ferry services between Isle of Wight and Southampton UK suspended due to Storm Herminia
Ferry shipping between the Isle of Wight and Southampton England are suspended indefinitely as Storm Herminia impacts the region. The company Red...
January 26, 2025
Port of Volos (Greece) progresses with restoration of cruise pier following 2023 flood damage
The Port Authority of Volos (Greece) announced that debris removal operations are now underway at the port’s cruise pier, with completion...
January 25, 2025
Knife attack reported on Star Princess ship construction site at Fincantieri Monfalcone
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured in an altercation on the Star Princess ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri's yard in...
January 21, 2025
Norovirus outbreak on HAL's ship Volendam (60 reported cases)
A norovirus outbreak on HAL-Holland America Line's vessel ms Volendam resulted in 60 reported cases of illness among passengers and crew. According...
January 17, 2025
4 Disney Fantasy cruises canceled for drydock refurbishment (2025 Oct-Nov)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 4 Disney Fantasy sailings in 2025 due to adjustments in the ship's dry dock schedule for...
January 17, 2025
Regal Princess to undergo drydock maintenance, affecting April 2025 itineraries
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced that its vessel Regal Princess will enter drydock in Rotterdam (Holland) for regular...
January 17, 2025
40+ hit by gastrointestinal illness aboard Silversea's Silver Ray
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has affected passengers and crew on Silversea's vessel Silver Ray. According to the CDC USA (Centers for...
January 16, 2025
Princess Cruises eases policies for passengers impacted by LA wildfire damage
Princess Cruises has announced flexible options for guests affected by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles region. The cruise line is allowing...
January 13, 2025
Cook Strait ferry services (New Zealand) disrupted by rough seas
Heavy seas have led to the cancellation of some ferry services across New Zealand’s Cook Strait. As a southerly front moves through the region...
January 12, 2025