Cruise news (accident-tagged)
- Accidents
AmaWaterways' ship AmaSofia encounters a propulsion failure during inaugural voyage
During her maiden voyage on the Rhine, the newly delivered AmaSofia encountered a propulsion failure affecting two of the boat's three engines. The...
March 19, 2026 - Accidents
British passenger medevaced from Royal Caribbean's ship Star OTS
A medical evacuation was carried out from RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel Star of the Seas following a serious health emergency involving a 64-year-old...
March 18, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise lines maintain long-term commitment to Arabian Gulf despite short-term adjustments
Despite recent deployment changes affecting the winter 2026-2027 season, several major cruise operators continue to indicate sustained confidence in...
March 17, 2026 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on Star Princess during Caribbean voyage
An outbreak of gastrointestinal/GI illness has affected passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Star Princess during a Caribbean voyage operated...
March 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL cancels 11 Carnival Firenze autumn cruises from Long Beach/LA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled a series of short voyages that had been scheduled aboard the vessel Carnival Firenze during the autumn season...
March 14, 2026 - Accidents
AIDA Cruises cancels Middle East season for Winter 2026-2027
AIDA Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of its entire Orient programme for the winter 2026–2027 season. The decision affects all voyages...
March 13, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Seashore ship resumes course after midnight false alarm
A precautionary search operation was carried out aboard MSC Seashore during the early hours of Tuesday, March 10th, after information circulated...
March 13, 2026 - Accidents
Costa Cruises changes winter 2026-2027 schedule, cancels Middle East voyages
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will not operate voyages to the UAE or the broader Middle East region during the winter 2026–2027 season...
March 13, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 - Accidents
Dockworkers’ protest blocks access to Port Maceio (Brazil) ahead of MSC Seaview arrival
Access to the Port of Maceió (Brazil) was significantly disrupted on Wednesday morning after dockworkers launched a protest that obstructed...
March 11, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Divina ship assisted yacht in distress off Honduras
Crew members aboard the MSC Divina participated in a rescue operation late at night while the vessel was sailing near Isla Roatán, according...
March 10, 2026 - Accidents
Aroya Cruises ends inaugural Arabian Gulf season ahead of schedule
Aroya Cruises has announced the early conclusion of its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf, confirming that the remaining voyages scheduled...
March 9, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal Cruises cancels voyages as fleet returns from Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled two scheduled Iconic Arabia sailings later this month as it prepares to reposition vessels currently operating in the...
March 9, 2026 - Accidents
Technical issue with Stena Adventurer disrupts Dublin–Holyhead ferry services
Stena Adventurer experienced a technical issue while berthed in Holyhead, resulting in the cancellation and delay of several crossings between Dublin...
March 8, 2026 - Accidents
Viking River Cruises resumes Nile operations amid regional tensions
Viking River Cruises announced that it would resume Nile River cruises on March 12th, following an earlier decision to suspend all departures for the...
March 7, 2026