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MSC Group expands private island portfolio with Sandy Cay development
MSC Group’s cruise division has announced the development of a new private island destination, Sandy Cay, to be introduced in 2028 alongside...
April 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Samaná Bayport (Dominican Rep) to accommodate up to 3 cruise ships simultaneously
The Dominican Port Authority has confirmed that the new Samaná Bayport will be designed to accommodate up to 3 cruise vessels simultaneously...
April 14, 2026 - Accidents

Technical malfunction disrupts Vasco da Gama (Nicko) cruise forcing cancellation
MS Vasco da Gama, operated by Nicko Cruises (fleet), has encountered technical difficulties during its current Atlantic passage, resulting in...
April 14, 2026 - Accidents

Search suspended following crew overboard incident on NCL ship Norwegian Viva
The search for a crew member reported overboard from Norwegian Viva has been formally suspended, according to confirmation issued by NCL-Norwegian...
April 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Cruise sector strengthens economic role in Liguria’s port system
The cruise industry has further consolidated its position as a significant economic contributor to the Ligurian region, according to findings...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Cork Port opens 2026 cruise season with AIDAluna ship's maiden call
The Port of Cork Company marked the commencement of its 2026 cruise season on April 13th with the arrival of AIDAluna on its inaugural call to Cork...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean changes 2027 deployment, reassigning Symphony OTS from Galveston, Texas
The Port of Galveston (Texas), long accustomed to the arrival of new cruise tonnage, will see a change in deployment patterns in 2027 as RCI-Royal...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Madeira and Northern Portuguese ports establish digital cooperation framework
The port authorities of Madeira and the Douro, Leixões/Oporto and Viana do Castelo have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry

HX Expeditions reports record Antarctica season with expanded operations and scientific output
HX Expeditions has reported that its October 2025 to March 2026 Antarctic season was the most successful in its history, reinforcing its position as...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Hamburg showcases cruise sector at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026
From 13th to 16th April, the international cruise industry is scheduled to convene at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, an event regarded as the...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Meyer Werft developed battery-electric cruise ship concept “Project Vision”
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft (Papenburg yard) has introduced a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise vessel under the designation...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau waterfront development moves forward with Aakw Landing agreement
The Alaskan Native corporation Huna Totem Corporation, in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau, has concluded a tidelands lease agreement...
April 12, 2026 - Accidents

MSC Euribia’s first European cruise cancelled due to repositioning delay
MSC Cruises has cancelled the opening sailing of the European summer programme for the ship MSC Euribia after the vessel’s planned...
April 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Carnival Pride returns to Baltimore after scheduled drydock refurbishment
The cruise ship Carnival Pride resumed service from Baltimore on April 9th following a scheduled 22-day drydocking at Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport...
April 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Crystal Cruises reveals first renderings of dining venues on Crystal Grace
Crystal Cruises has released a new series of design renderings illustrating several of the specialty dining venues planned for its forthcoming vessel...
April 11, 2026