Cruise news (Diamond Princess-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Princess sets Southeast Asia course for October 2026
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Royal Princess will embark on her inaugural Southeast Asia deployment in October 2026, establishing Singapore as...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to deploy two ships (Diamond and Sapphire) to Japan in 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive program in Japanese waters to date, set for March to December 2027, with sailings placed on sale...
August 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation and Port Seattle celebrate 20 years of ship shoreside power usage
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, marked a maritime milestone on June 18th, commemorating 20 years since its first vessel...
June 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises homeport two ships (Sapphire & Diamond) in Singapore for winter 2026-2027
Princess Cruises will return two of its sister ships—Sapphire Princess joining Diamond Princess—to Singapore for the 2026-2027 Asia...
June 14, 2025 - Accidents
Captain Michele Bartolomei dies on Diamond Princess ship
The maritime community has acknowledged the unexpected death of Captain Michele Bartolomei, Master of Diamond Princess, who passed away aboard the...
May 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises enhances Southeast Asia operations with Discovery and Diamond ships
Princess Cruises has scheduled a 6-day voyage on Discovery Princess, departing from Singapore on October 28th. This itinerary marks the vessel's...
April 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess 2026–2027 Southeast Asia cruise season
Princess Cruises has detailed its 2026–2027 Southeast Asia program, featuring the Diamond Princess as the primary vessel. Operating from her...
April 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2026-2027 Southeast Asia itineraries
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 Southeast Asia cruise season, featuring an extensive range of itineraries designed to showcase the...
March 27, 2025 - Accidents
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 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises ships Crown and Diamond meet in Sydney Harbour (Australia)
Princess Cruises marked a historic moment in Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia) when the ships Crown Princess and Diamond Princess met for the first time...
January 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2025-2026 seasonal itineraries from Singapore (ship Diamond Princess)
From December 2025 to February 2026, Diamond Princess ship will be homeported in Singapore for a series of 10- to 21-day roundtrips to Southeast...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess ship homeported in Australia (2024-2025 winter) after 6-year hiatus
Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess has returned to Australia, commencing her 2024-2025 winter season after a 6-year absence. The liner...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils 2026 Japan season with Diamond Princess ship
Japan remains a sought-after travel destination for international tourists drawn to its architectural marvels, culinary delights, and natural beauty...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 11 new Japan voyages for 2025-2026
Princess Cruises has announced an extension of its itineraries in Japan for the 2025-2026 season, following a record-breaking number of U.S. visitors...
May 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess cruise ship starts Singapore homeporting season in Asia
Diamond Princess commenced her Singapore season, embarking on 10- to 14-day cruises in the region from December 2023 to March 2024. The initial...
December 20, 2023