Cruise news (Yokohama Japan-tagged)
Nippon Maru to conclude service in May 2026 after 35 years with Mitsui Ocean Cruises
MOL Cruises Ltd., the operator of Mitsui Ocean Cruises, has announced that its flagship vessel Nippon Maru will be retired from service on May 10th...
June 5, 2025- Accidents
Norovirus illness outbreak on Regent's ship Seven Seas Explorer during Transpacific cruise
In May 2025, the CDC/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a GI/gastrointestinal illness outbreak on RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS homeported in Singapore (2026-2027 Asia season)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for the first time, introducing an extensive...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hankyu Travel International to charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for 2027 Japan cruises
Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled...
May 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal introduces The Crystal Cup: a convergence of luxury cruising and competitive golf
Crystal Cruises has unveiled The Crystal Cup, an amateur golf tournament developed in partnership with Troon, a prominent golf management company...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna sold, leaves the fleet in Sep 2026
The Carnival Corporation-owned Italian company Costa Cruises is reshaping its shipping operations with the planned transfer of the 22-year-old Costa...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces 2026–2027 itineraries across Asia and the Caribbean
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026–2027 fall, winter, and spring deployment, featuring 31 voyages across 73 destinations in 30 countries between...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Japan's largest cruise ship Asuka III delivered to NYK Cruises
On April 10, NYK Cruises officially took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft at a ceremony held in Emden, Germany. The event was attended by...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth undergoes extensive refurbishment in Singapore for 2025 season
Queen Elizabeth, the renowned Cunard liner, is currently in drydock in Singapore for a comprehensive refurbishment ahead of its 2025 sailings. The 2...
March 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Fuji christened in Tokyo Bay with traditional ceremony
Mitsui Ocean Fuji ship was officially named during a ceremony held in Tokyo Bay on Saturday, December 7th. The traditional sake-breaking ritual was...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL Group launches Mitsui Ocean Fuji as part of BLUE ACTION 2035 vision
Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL Group announced the official launch of its newest cruise ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which began revenue operations for the company...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Cruises launches new shore excursion program for 2024-2025 season
For over a century, Mitsui Ocean Cruises has navigated the extensive 18,000-mile coastline of Japan, presenting tourists with an in-depth exploration...
November 13, 2024 - Accidents
Engine issues leave Royal Caribbean's Spectrum OTS and 500+ Russian passengers docked in Japan
500+ Russian tourists remained aboard Spectrum of the Seas in Yokohama (Japan), awaiting clearance to depart for home, according to the Russian...
November 9, 2024