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Antarctica21 christened its newest polar cruise ship Magellan Discoverer
The polar cruise company Antarctica21 has officially welcomed Magellan Discoverer, its first purpose-built hybrid-electric expedition vessel, to its...
November 12, 2026 - Accidents

FBI investigates suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape in Texas
The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard MSC’s ship MSC Seascape after the vessel was ordered to return to Galveston, Texas...
November 12, 2026 - Accidents

Steering problems on new Spirit of Tasmania ferries under investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating two separate steering incidents involving Spirit of Tasmania’s new cruiseferries...
November 12, 2026 - Accidents

Bomb threat on Blue Star 1 ferry at Piraeus Port confirmed as hoax
A bomb threat targeting the passenger and vehicle ferry, Blue Star 1, at the port of Piraeus, Greece, on November 9th, 2026, proved to be a hoax...
November 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Marella Cruises introduces new venues aboard adults-only ship, Marella Discovery 2
Marella Cruises has announced 4 new venues for Marella Discovery 2, which will become the company's second adults-only ship from early 2027. The new...
November 11, 2026 - Accidents

Virgin Voyages cancels Resilient Lady sailing and revises 5 Caribbean itineraries
Virgin Voyages has announced further changes to its 2027 and 2028 cruise schedules, including the cancellation of a Resilient Lady departure and...
November 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Oceania Cruises previews shore excursions for 2027 Alaska season
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its 2027 Alaskan programme, featuring 7-, 10- and 11-day voyages aboard Oceania Riviera, departing from...
November 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Barcelona Cruise Port to invest €104.5M in new Terminal C
Barcelona Cruise Port, operated under concession by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has received approval from the Port of Barcelona’s Board of...
November 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Uniworld announces 8 new river cruise itineraries and 3 ships for 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced 8 new itineraries for 2028, and the introduction of 3 new boats: S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara and Mekong...
November 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Costa Cruises signs 10-year fly-and-cruise agreement with La Romana
Costa Cruises has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Central Romana Corporation to secure its fly-and-cruise operations through La Romana in...
November 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys opens bookings for exclusive Formula 1 hospitality experiences in Monaco 2027
Explora Journeys has opened bookings for two premium Formula 1 hospitality packages aboard EXPLORA I during the 2027 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de...
November 10, 2026 - Accidents

Residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey seized in Singapore following company's financial collapse
The residential cruise ship Odyssey, operated by the USA-based Villa Vie Residences, has been seized by Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA...
November 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Aranui Cruises takes delivery of new cargo-passenger ship Aranoa
Aranui Cruises has taken delivery of its new 198-passenger vessel, Aranoa, which is now en route to French Polynesia ahead of its first full...
November 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry

VIVA Cruises renames Douro river ship VIVA MIRANTE ahead of 2027 season
VIVA Cruises has renamed its Douro riverboat Porto Mirante as VIVA MIRANTE, with the change taking immediate effect ahead of the ship's first full...
November 9, 2026 - Accidents

Ovation OTS cruise ship crew rescued after spending 9 hours in the Pacific Ocean
A male crew member working as a pianist aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation of the Seas was rescued after spending ~9 hours in the Pacific...
November 9, 2026