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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 Ro-Pax vessel Stena Vinga from Stena...
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 vessel MV Hondius at the Canary Islands following a...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Dream Cruises integrates culinary experience into 10th anniversary programme
Dream Cruises continued the observance of its tenth anniversary with a themed short voyage aboard Genting Dream, operating a 2-night passage between...
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 - Cruise Industry
MSC Yacht Club concept transferred to Miami Grand Prix
In a crossover between maritime hospitality and motorsport infrastructure, MSC Cruises has introduced a shore-based adaptation of its Yacht Club...
May 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Rotterdam Port assesses economic and environmental effects of cruise activity
A detailed assessment of cruise operations and their contribution to regional output in Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) was issued on March 30th...
May 3, 2026