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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expands winter expedition focus to Indian Ocean waters
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a deliberate expansion of its winter 2027-2028 expedition programme to include dedicated discovery routes in warmer...
February 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Refit underway for MSC Poesia ahead of Alaska deployment
The Musica-class vessel MSC Poesia has entered dry dock at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta as part of a major refurbishment programme ahead of...
February 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver’s 2026 cruise season commences from Canada Place Terminal
The 2026 cruise season at Canada Place Terminal in downtown Vancouver BC was formally opened on February 26th, with the arrival of Disney Wonder. DCL...
February 27, 2026 - Accidents
Costa Favolosa meets challenging winds and swells off Southern Brazil
On the night of February 18th, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa encountered strong winds and heavy swells while making passage off the coast of...
February 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group's new superyacht Emerald Kaia repositions to Europe for 2026 season
The luxury superyacht Emerald Kaia has departed Halong Bay, Vietnam, and commenced her westward transit toward Europe/Mediterranean ahead of her...
February 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers “Four Seasons I” – world’s first intelligent ultra‑luxury superyacht
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri formally handed over the vessel known as Four Seasons I to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the joint owner and...
February 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Agreement signed for new cruise terminal at Taranto Port (Italy)
On February 20th, 2026, a framework agreement was formally concluded in Taranto (Italy) between representatives of the port authority and Global...
February 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions (NZ) takes delivery of Heritage Discoverer ship (fka Silver Explorer/Exploris...
The New Zealand-based small-ship expedition cruise company and travel brand Heritage Expeditions/fleet, has taken delivery of its newest and most...
February 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces interactive lottery system Carnival Millions
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has put into operation a new fleetwide interactive lottery system referred to as Carnival Millions, linking participating...
February 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises launches the Oceania Club Ambassador Program
Oceania Cruises has established a new referral initiative, known as the Oceania Club Ambassador Program, to extend introduction of its brand to...
February 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Ancona's 2026 cruise schedule started with Viking Star
The 2026 cruise season at Port Ancona (Italy) commenced with the arrival of Viking Star from Venice on February 19th, inaugurating an 11-month...
February 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys interactive robots and game shows fleetwide
In advance of the 2026 sailing season, MSC Cruises announced new entertainment programming that incorporates advanced robotic technology alongside...
February 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's Legend OTS to have first Royal Railway on an ICON Class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, is the third unit from the ICON series, entering service in July 2026...
February 25, 2026 - Accidents
Interpol locates fugitive former NCL officer in major fraud probe
A matter originating within the corporate offices of a major cruise company has reached into the international waters of law enforcement. Former...
February 25, 2026 - Accidents
Regal Princess ship carries out open sea rescue off Yucatán
During the night of Monday, February 23rd, 2026, the cruise vessel Regal Princess of Princess Cruises altered its course in response to the sighting...
February 24, 2026