Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival uses cruise ships to position for Solar Eclipses in 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its use of longer Carnival Journeys (repositioning) itineraries to incorporate astronomical events, with 3...
August 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to return to Rose Parade with global-destinations float
Princess Cruises will return to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1st, 2027, for the second consecutive year, participating in the...
August 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises to introduce Curated Conversations series in 2027
Oceania Cruises is expanding its onboard enrichment programme with the introduction of Curated Conversations, a new series of discussions featuring...
August 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN launched its first Chinese-language Mediterranean cruise season (ship Viking Yi Dun)
Viking OCEAN launched its 2026 Chinese-language European cruise programme with the departure of Viking Yi Dun (fka Viking Sun) from homeport...
August 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line unveils first look at Great Tides Waterpark
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first images of Great Tides Waterpark, which is scheduled to open on September 4th, at its private...
August 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL trials robotic hull cleaning system on Carnival Pride ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has begun testing a new underwater robotic hull-cleaning system aboard Carnival Pride, making the vessel the fleet's first...
August 4, 2026 
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has revealed an expanded onboard retail programme for MSC World Asia, introducing a broader selection of luxury boutiques, family...
August 3, 2026
Tallink charters Romantika ferry for Mediterranean Games accommodation in Italy
Tallink Grupp has signed a charter agreement with the Organising Committee of the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026 under which the cruise ferry...
August 3, 2026- Accidents
Douro River reaches capacity for river cruise ships
The Port Authority of the Douro informed river cruise companies in March that the Douro River has reached its maximum capacity for cruise ships...
August 2, 2026 - Accidents
6 Passengers reported after unauthorized PA announcements aboard MSC Divina
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after six passengers allegedly gained unauthorized access to the public address (PA) system aboard...
August 2, 2026 
Oceania Cruises to retire Sirena following sale in 2028
Oceania Cruises will retire Oceania Sirena from its fleet in the spring of 2028 following an agreement for the vessel's sale, parent company...
July 31, 2026- Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to introduce Curated Concert series on Europa and Europa 2 in 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will expand its cultural programme in 2027 with the introduction of Curated Concerts, a new series of music-themed voyages aboard...
July 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
La Coruna Port prepares for record cruise traffic during 2026 total solar eclipse
La Coruña is preparing for one of the busiest cruise days in its recent history as 5 ships are scheduled to call at the Spanish port on August...
July 28, 2026 - Accidents
Lindblad's National Geographic Sea Bird reported 4th Norovirus outbreak in Alaska
National Geographic Sea Bird, operated by Lindblad Expeditions, has experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on two consecutive Southeast...
July 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expands ART 2 SEA programme on EUROPA 2 for 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will further strengthen the cultural focus of EUROPA 2 in 2027 with three ART 2 SEA themed voyages, offering guests curated...
July 21, 2026