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AmaWaterways launches 6-day Machu Picchu cruisetour extension in 2027
AmaWaterways will introduce a 6-day land extension to Machu Picchu (Peru) in 2027, expanding its travel programme beyond river cruising. The 5-night...
October 15, 2026
Riverside Luxury Cruises opens bookings for 2028 season, debuting Riverside Mahler
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 European river cruise season, which will feature the introduction of Riverside...
October 15, 2026
Brazil to deploy 8 ships for 2026–2027 cruise season as Corazul enters market
Brazil is preparing for an expanded coastal cruise season in 2026–2027, with 8 ships scheduled to operate regular domestic itineraries, one...
October 15, 2026- Accidents

Greece establishes maritime security zone for Crown Iris call in Kefalonia
Greek authorities imposed a 500-metre maritime security zone around the Crown Iris ship during its scheduled call at Argostoli, Kefalonia, on October...
October 15, 2026 - Accidents

3 cruise passengers taken to hospital in Madeira
Three cruise passengers were transferred to hospital in Madeira on the morning of Wednesday, October 14th, following medical emergencies aboard...
October 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry

DCL's first Japan-based cruise ship, Disney Imagination, debuts in 2029 Q1
Oriental Land has announced that Disney Imagination will be the name of Disney Cruise Line/DCL’s first Japan-based ship, with operations...
October 14, 2026 
Princess Cruises expanded Americas 2028–2029 schedule
Princess Cruises has announced its 2028–2029 Americas cruise programme, featuring 250+ departures across North, Central and South America, the...
October 14, 2026
KIIRAS to perform aboard Genting Dream ship on music-themed Singapore cruise
Dream Cruises will host K-pop girl group KIIRAS aboard Genting Dream for a special 2-night roundtrip sailing from Singapore to Melaka, scheduled for...
October 14, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ships EUROPA and EUROPA 2 scheduled for refurbishments in 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will introduce a series of upgrades to its luxury ships EUROPA and EUROPA 2 during scheduled drydockings in 2027. The...
October 13, 2026- Accidents

TUI Cruises and German maritime authorities conduct major emergency drill aboard Mein Schiff 3
German maritime emergency services and TUI Cruises conducted a large-scale emergency response exercise aboard Mein Schiff 3 in Bremerhaven on Sunday...
October 13, 2026 - Accidents

Costa Favolosa changes Norwegian Fjords itinerary due to forecast rough seas
Costa Cruises has revised the Norwegian itinerary of Costa Favolosa, canceling scheduled calls at Leknes and Bodø due to forecasts of strong...
October 13, 2026 
Azamara Cruises introduces 8 golf-themed voyages in partnership with Premier Golf
Azamara Cruises has announced a new partnership with Premier Golf, the Official Golf Travel Partner of the PGA of America, introducing 8 golf-themed...
October 13, 2026
HAL-Holland America Line to mark Pan Am’s 100th anniversary with 28-day Caribbean voyage
HAL-Holland America Line will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pan American World Airways with a 28-day cruise aboard Zuiderdam, combining...
October 12, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises outlines expedition itineraries for Summer 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced its summer 2027 expedition programme, featuring itineraries across European islands, the High Arctic, Greenland and...
October 12, 2026
Canada's Port of Vancouver reports record cruise season in 2026
The Port of Vancouver has reported a record cruise season in 2026, with Canada Place cruise terminal handling ~1.4 million passengers and 358 vessel...
October 12, 2026