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WHO says hantavirus outbreak at sea does not compare to COVID pandemic
The World Health Organization sought to reassure the public during its latest briefing on the hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition vessel MV...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Aurelia ship to debut with dual 180-day World voyages
Oceania Aurelia is set to enter service in late 2027 as the newest long-range vessel in the Oceania Cruises fleet, with the company unveiling an...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DFDS moves to acquire ro-pax ferry Stena Vinga
The northern ferry trades continue their steady consolidation as DFDS confirmed its intention to acquire the 2005-built Ro-Pax vessel Stena Vinga...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises removes non-commissionable fares across new programmes
Oceania Cruises has confirmed the removal of non-commissionable cruise fares from all newly introduced itineraries, marking a structural adjustment...
May 6, 2026 - Accidents
83-yo American passenger dead after NCL snorkeling excursion at Great Stirrup Cay
A passenger aboard a vessel operated by NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line died during a snorkeling excursion at Great Stirrup Cay, a private destination in...
May 6, 2026 - Accidents
Canary Islands dispute emerges over hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius
A political disagreement has developed regarding the proposed arrival of the expedition ship Hondius in the Canary Islands following a hantavirus...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Dream Cruises integrates culinary experience into 10th anniversary programme
Dream Cruises continued its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a themed short voyage on Genting Dream. The 2-night itinerary, between Singapore...
May 5, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise terminal evacuation in Marseille following security alert
On Sunday morning, May 3rd, in Marseille Port (France), a cruise terminal was cleared after unattended baggage was discovered within the facility...
May 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship introduces expanded family entertainment concept
MSC Cruises has outlined a series of new features for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, scheduled to enter service this winter, with a particular...
May 5, 2026 - Accidents
No hantavirus cases detected among Filipino seafarers amid Hondius outbreak
Health authorities have confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members serving aboard the expedition vessel Hondius remain unaffected by the suspected...
May 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Averøy used as alternative cruise berth for Kristiansund operations
Kristiansund’s port authority has made available an alternative cruise berth at Averoy (Norway), located roughly 20 minutes by road from...
May 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
New link between Lemnos (Greece) and Canakkale (Turkey) expands Aegean ferry network
A new ferry service between Lemnos Island (Greece) and Canakkale (Turkey) introduced a 2.5-hour maritime link across the northern Aegean Sea. The...
May 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess ship started inaugural Alaskan cruise season from Seattle
The arrival of Star Princess in Seattle marked the commencement of her first Alaskan deployment, establishing a regular weekly service through the...
May 4, 2026 - Accidents
3 passengers dead after hantavirus outbreak strikes Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Hondius
The polar expedition ship Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet, encountered a grave medical situation during a Transatlantic crossing...
May 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Plancius completed rare Tristan da Cunha cruise landings
In April 2026, during the Atlantic Odyssey voyage, Oceanwide Expeditions (fleet) completed a series of landings across the Tristan da Cunha...
May 3, 2026