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5 dead and 80+ missing after ferry fire off Palawan (Philippines)
5 people have died and 80+ remain missing after a fire broke out aboard the ferry MV June Aster (MMSI 548848200) off Palawan Island in the western...
September 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises announces first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage
Oceania Cruises has announced what it describes as the cruise industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage, scheduled to sail aboard...
September 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises invites elite guests to share their stories for 2027 Rose Parade
Princess Cruises has opened the “Share Your Princess Story” contest for members of its Captain’s Circle Elite loyalty tier...
September 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Azamara and Starboard launch onboard Shopping Rewards programme
Starboard Cruise Services and Azamara launched Azamara Shopping Rewards, a new retail loyalty programme designed to extend the benefits of onboard...
September 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten announces 2027 UK Fly-Cruise offer
Hurtigruten has announced a new promotion offering a minimum 15% discount on selected 2027 fly-cruise itineraries along the Norwegian Coastal ferry...
September 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Sky completes 27-year career with NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky is completing its final cruise for NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line today, September 9th, 2026, concluding a 27-year career with the company...
September 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands Caribbean 2026-2027 schedule with 2 ships
Explora Journeys will operate its 2026–2027 Caribbean season with two ships, offering itineraries from mid-October 2026 through March 2027...
September 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silversea concludes 2026 Alaska season with 30 voyages
Silversea has completed its 2026 Alaska season, with Silver Moon and Silver Whisper operating 30 voyages between Vancouver, British Columbia, and...
September 9, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Cruises cancels MSC Armonia repositioning voyage to South Africa
MSC Cruises has cancelled the planned repositioning voyage of MSC Armonia to South Africa because of the continuing security situation in the Red Sea...
September 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Terra Nova Expeditions replaces RMS St. Helena for inaugural Antarctic season
The Australia-based, 2024-founded travel company Terra Nova Expeditions has changed plans for its inaugural Antarctic season after concluding that...
September 8, 2026 - Accidents
Small fire reported at Fincantieri shipyard during NCL's Norwegian Aura construction
A small fire was reported at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, where NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessel Norwegian Aura is currently under...
September 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku launched RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ICON ship Hero OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas reached a major construction milestone on September 4th, 2026, when the 4th Icon Class cruise ship was...
September 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
EST-Floattech to supply battery systems for 15 new river cruise ships
EST-Floattech has secured a contract from Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series...
September 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope's 2027 schedule lists 170+ itineraries
CroisiEurope has announced its 2027 cruise schedule, offering 170+ river, canal/hotel barge and ocean itineraries aboard 50 ships operating on 43...
September 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Japan charters Costa Serena as hotel ship for athletes at 2026 Asian Games
Japan will use Costa Serena as a hotel ship to accommodate athletes competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which will open in Nagoya on September 19th...
September 7, 2026