Cruise news

Greece prepares €60M ferry support scheme to offset fuel cost pressures
The Greek government is preparing a support programme worth almost EUR 60 million to assist the country's ferry operators as higher marine fuel costs...
August 7, 2026
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line unveils first look at Great Tides Waterpark
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first images of Great Tides Waterpark, which is scheduled to open on September 4th, 2026, at its private...
August 7, 2026
Transcend Cruises welcomes first purpose-built charter river ship MS Connect
Transcend Cruises has officially welcomed MS Connect, the company's first purpose-built river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to the charter market...
August 7, 2026
TUI Cruises unveils onboard culinary concept for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has revealed the onboard culinary programme for Mein Schiff Flow, introducing a total of 14 restaurants and bistros together with 17 bars...
August 7, 2026- Accidents

Death toll rises to 51 following Myanmar ferry disaster
Rescue teams have recovered 11 additional bodies from the Aung Soe Moe Kyaw ferry, raising the confirmed death toll to 51 after the vessel capsized...
August 6, 2026 
AmaWaterways reveals first look at AmaNubia ahead of Nile debut
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first images of its newest Nile riverboat, AmaNubia, which is scheduled to enter service in November 2026, while also...
August 6, 2026- Accidents

Low water levels disrupt river cruise shipping operations across Europe
Record-low water levels caused by prolonged drought and extreme summer temperatures are disrupting river navigation across Europe, forcing cruise...
August 6, 2026 
Tarragona Cruise Port records triple-ship call as 2026 season gains momentum
Tarragona Cruise Port (Spain) reached a significant operational milestone on Sunday, August 2nd by welcoming three cruise ships simultaneously for...
August 6, 2026- Accidents

Drug suspect arrested at Port of Naples before embarking on Mediterranean cruise
Italian police arrested a 34-year-old man from Taranto at the Port of Naples shortly before he was due to board a Mediterranean cruise with his...
August 5, 2026 - Accidents

Gangway falls into water during Royal Caribbean Wonder OTS departure from CocoCay
Passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas witnessed an operational incident as the ship departed CocoCay (Bahamas) on...
August 5, 2026 
Acapulco Cruise Port unveils new brand identity as redevelopment moves forward
Acapulco Cruise Port has introduced a new brand identity, marking another step in the transformation of the Mexican port and its renewed positioning...
August 5, 2026
Cruise Europe confirms Bergen as host of 2027 conference
Cruise Europe has announced that its 2027 conference will be held in Bergen, Norway, from May 3rd to 6th. The annual gathering is expected to bring...
August 5, 2026
HAL-Holland America Line opens for booking Europe 2028 cruise schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe programme, offering an expanded collection of voyages across Northern Europe, the...
August 4, 2026
Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026
CCL trials robotic hull cleaning system on Carnival Pride ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has begun testing a new underwater robotic hull-cleaning system aboard Carnival Pride, making the vessel the fleet's first...
August 4, 2026