Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Azamara sets sail with a new chapter in Destination Immersion
Azamara Cruises, long recognized for its hallmark Destination Immersion and its unmatched number of late-night and overnight port calls, has unveiled...
August 23, 2025 - Accidents
Man-Overboard alarm interrupts Royal Caribbean's Star OTS preview at CocoCay
During the August 14th preview cruise of Star of the Seas, docked alongside Symphony of the Seas at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect...
August 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean appoints astronaut Kellie Gerardi as Godmother of Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has appointed astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the Godmother of its newest vessel, Star of the Seas...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas partner with Diamonds International for enhanced onboard...
Oceania Cruises, recognized for its culinary and destination-focused luxury voyages, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising...
August 16, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean seeks new Star OTS Godmother after Diana Ross withdrawal
Diana Ross will not be taking to the waters aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel Star of the Seas as earlier scheduled. The 81-year-old...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Cruise Lines (China) to debut еlectric-hybrid ship on the Yangtze River
The Chinese river cruise company Victoria Cruise Lines will introduce its newest vessel, Victoria Isabella, on the Yangtze River during an...
August 13, 2025 - Accidents
Fincantieri sues Owens Corning for €100M over defective cruise ship insulation
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has initiated legal proceedings in the USA seeking damages of EUR 100+ million (~USD 110 million) from Owens Corning...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam plans reduction in river cruise ship calls to address overtourism
The city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has announced its intention to limit annual river cruise calls to 1,150 vessels as part of a broader tourism...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes 2025 Celebration Voyages series
Virgin Voyages has completed its 2025 Celebration Voyages, a sequence of three consecutive, fully booked sailings that featured live performances by...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Terra Nova Expeditions to launch Antarctic voyages aboard refurbished RMS St Helena
Australian entrepreneur Greg Carter, known for co-founding Chimu Adventures and serving on the Mawson’s Huts Foundation board, has established...
August 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn schedules 2027 Arctic to Antarctic "Grand Expedition"
Seabourn has formally introduced its first expedition-format Grand Voyage, a 94-day itinerary named “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition,&rdquo...
August 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila Pollux ship transforms into floating concert hall for Blues Cruise 2026
Havila Voyages has confirmed the first wave of musicians set to perform aboard Havila Pollux for the 2026 Havila Blues Cruise. Sailing on the...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Great Stirrup Cay set for transformation as NCL adds Great Tides Waterpark
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled a sweeping transformation of its Bahamian retreat, Great Stirrup Cay. Scheduled for summer 2026, the nearly 6...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Live music expands fleetwide as Holland America rolls out new entertainment program
HAL-Holland America Line has begun implementing a major refresh of its onboard entertainment offerings, with changes underway on six ships and the...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Two CCL ships (Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride) docked simultaneously at Celebration Key
On July 25th, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line reached a significant operational benchmark at Celebration Key (Bahamas), as two of its vessels—Mardi...
July 28, 2025