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NCL's Norwegian Jade changes Whittier embarkation after tour boat fire
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line moved passenger embarkation for Norwegian Jade to an alternative terminal in Whittier, Alaska, after a fire involving a...
September 15, 2026 - Accidents
Fire aboard Phoenix Reisen's Amadea ship prompts evacuation of 320 passengers in Rønne
A fire aboard the cruise ship Amadea prompted the evacuation of ~320 passengers while the vessel was docked at Rønne, Denmark, on Monday...
September 15, 2026 - Accidents
RCAF conducts medevac from Celebrity Solstice ship off BC Canada
A passenger experiencing a medical emergency aboard the Celebrity Solstice ship ~200 km/~125 mi northwest of Port Hardy, British Columbia, was...
September 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
French Atlantic ports to present cruise deployment opportunities at Seatrade Cruise Med
Representatives from Le Havre, Caen-Ouistreham, Cherbourg, Brest and Bordeaux will meet with cruise lines and industry partners in Las Palmas on...
September 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Golden Horizon sold to a Swiss-registered shipowner (Viking Holdings or MSC Group?)
The sailing ship Golden Horizon, formerly known as Flying Clipper, has reportedly been sold to an undisclosed buyer after remaining in lay-up in...
September 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw Cruises to resume Irrawaddy Delta expeditions in Myanmar
Pandaw Cruises will resume river expeditions in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta in November, marking the company’s return to the region...
September 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Astrea ship floated out at Fincantieri Ancona ahead of 2027 delivery
Viking Cruises has announced the float-out of Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered cruise ship, at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard in Italy...
September 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces 30-day Amazon Explorer voyage for 2028
Seabourn has announced a 30-day "Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests" itinerary aboard Seabourn Quest, combining Amazon River cruising, visits...
September 13, 2026 - Accidents
Search underway for 140 people after passenger ship loses contact in Java Sea
Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from the Indonesia-flagged passenger vessel Virgo Transport 8 (IMO 8625179) after the...
September 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Tropicale opens for bookings ahead of 2028 Galveston debut
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale, the 5th and final Excel-class vessel, as construction progresses at MEYER WERFT...
September 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts
MSC Cruises will introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship enters service in December 2026. The new venues will...
September 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea schedules cruises from Galveston (Texas) in 2027 with MAS Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea is preparing to start homeporting operations from Galveston (Texas) in autumn 2027, deploying its newest and largest vessel...
September 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America moves ms Oosterdam Evolution refurbishment forward
HAL-Holland America Line has moved the planned Holland America Evolution transformation of Oosterdam forward by 5 weeks in response to strong demand...
September 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces major 2027 refurbishment of RMS Queen Mary 2
Cunard has announced a major refurbishment of Queen Mary 2, with the company planning a comprehensive update for the flagship ocean liner ahead of a...
September 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
UnCruise Adventures expands Aleutian Islands (Alaska) capacity for 2028
UnCruise Adventures has opened bookings for its 2028 Aleutian Islands schedule and will more than double capacity on its Aleutian Islands Adventure...
September 11, 2026