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Douro River reaches capacity for river cruise ships
The Port Authority of the Douro informed river cruise operators in March that the Douro River has reached its maximum capacity for hotel ships...
August 2, 2026 - Accidents
At least 5 dead and 41 missing after ferry fire off Indonesia's Madura Island
At least 5 people have died and 41 remain missing after the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire off Madura Island, prompting a large-scale...
August 2, 2026 
Suez Canal expands cruise incentive program with Ismailia Marina stopovers
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has expanded its cruise incentive program by allowing passenger and cruise ships calling at Timsah Lake to use the...
August 2, 2026- Accidents
6 Passengers reported after unauthorized PA announcements aboard MSC Divina
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after six passengers allegedly gained unauthorized access to the public address system aboard MSC...
August 2, 2026 - Accidents
(NCL) 45-yo Norwegian Getaway cruise passenger charged after discovery of child sexual abuse...
A Florida man is facing federal charges after U.S. authorities allegedly discovered child sexual abuse material on his mobile phone during a...
August 1, 2026 
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises to expand suites on Explorer-Class ships
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced an extensive stateroom enhancements for its Explorer Class ships. The project will introduce larger...
August 1, 2026
MSC Cruises opens bookings for 3rd Alaskan season in 2028
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its third consecutive Alaska season, with MSC Poesia scheduled to return to the region for a series of 7-night...
August 1, 2026- Accidents
(CCL) 44-yo Carnival Glory cruise passenger arrested following alleged assault on two children
On July 27th, a 44-year-old passenger from Georgia, USA, was arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral, Florida, following allegations...
August 1, 2026 
Mexico doubles cruise ship tourist fee
Beginning August 1st, cruise ship tourists visiting Mexican ports will pay a higher Non-Resident Duty (Derecho de No Residente/DNR), with the tourism...
July 31, 2026
Oceania Cruises to retire Sirena following sale in 2028
Oceania Cruises will retire Oceania Sirena from its fleet in the spring of 2028 following an agreement for the vessel's sale, parent company...
July 31, 2026
Princess Cruises marks 25 years of shore power operations in Juneau
Princess Cruises is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its shore power partnership in Juneau, Alaska, marking a milestone in the cruise industry's...
July 31, 2026
NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship (Asuka IV) to replace Asuka II
Japan's NYK Line has announced plans to build a new luxury cruise ship that will eventually replace the 36-year-old Asuka II (1990-built as Crystal...
July 31, 2026- Accidents
CCL-Carnival cancels 9 Carnival Jubilee cruises scheduled for 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has canceled 9 voyages scheduled to operate aboard Carnival Jubilee in 2027, citing changes to the vessel's itinerary plans...
July 30, 2026 
Transcend Cruises reveals yacht-inspired design for first purpose-built river cruise ship
Transcend Cruises has unveiled the design of its first purpose-built river cruise vessel, introducing a yacht-inspired concept developed in...
July 30, 2026
Celebrity Cruises raises automatic daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Celebrity Cruises has increased its automatic daily gratuities for all guests, with the revised rates taking effect immediately from July 29th, 2026...
July 30, 2026