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Princess Cruises prepares fleet rollout of “Princess Purpose” initiative
Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce a new onboard initiative known as “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled aboard...
March 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity River Cruises introduces destination discovery program for 2027–2028 voyages
Celebrity River Cruises has introduced a new destination discovery program designed to accompany its European itineraries beginning in 2027. The...
March 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL cancels 11 Carnival Firenze autumn cruises from Long Beach/LA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled a series of short voyages that had been scheduled aboard the vessel Carnival Firenze during the autumn season...
March 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady scheduled for 2026 drydock refurbishment, new Indian dining venue
Virgin Voyages has announced initial details of the upcoming drydock refurbishment for MS Valiant Lady, which is scheduled to take place in May 2026...
March 14, 2026 - Accidents
AIDA Cruises cancels Middle East season for Winter 2026-2027
AIDA Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of its entire Orient programme for the winter 2026–2027 season. The decision affects all voyages...
March 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways introduces “City Escapes” river cruise program in Europe
AmaWaterways has announced the introduction of a new series of European river cruises under the name City Escapes. The new program is designed to...
March 13, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Seashore ship resumes course after midnight false alarm
A precautionary search operation was carried out aboard MSC Seashore during the early hours of Tuesday, March 10th, after information circulated...
March 13, 2026 - Accidents
Costa Cruises changes winter 2026-2027 schedule, cancels Middle East voyages
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will not operate voyages to the UAE or the broader Middle East region during the winter 2026–2027 season...
March 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises introduces “The Joy of Traveling Well” brand campaign
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new global marketing initiative titled The Joy of Traveling Well, accompanied by an updated brand identity intended...
March 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna began service with Transatlantic repositioning cruise
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first official architectural renderings and video material of its newest vessel, Norwegian Luna, as the...
March 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Flora ship opens bookings for 2028 Galapagos cruises
Bookings have opened for the 2028 Galápagos expedition season aboard Celebrity Flora, the purpose-built vessel operated by Celebrity Cruises...
March 12, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
The Ritz-Carlton yacht Luminara prepares an expanded program for 2027
The luxury mega-yacht Luminara, operated by The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, is preparing an expanded program of voyages for the 2027 season. The...
March 11, 2026 - Accidents
Dockworkers’ protest blocks access to Port Maceio (Brazil) ahead of MSC Seaview arrival
Access to the Port of Maceió (Brazil) was significantly disrupted on Wednesday morning after dockworkers launched a protest that obstructed...
March 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Express Dining fleetwide
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new onboard dining option known as Express Dining, designed to provide passengers with a faster evening...
March 11, 2026