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Hapag-Lloyd continues limited-capacity Amazon sailings through 2028
The Amazon River remains one of the few waterways where large sections of its basin continue to present limited accessibility, offering expedition...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaSofia christened on the Rhine during Amsterdam Expo gathering
AmaWaterways' river cruise vessel AmaSofia was formally christened on March 14th during a ceremony conducted on the Rhine in conjunction with the...
March 18, 2026 - Accidents
64-yo British passenger medevaced from Royal Caribbean's Star OTS in Caribbean waters
A medical evacuation was carried out from RCI-Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas following a serious health emergency involving a 64-year-old British...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands Southern Caribbean deployment with Barbados homeport
Princess Cruises is expanding its Southern Caribbean deployment for the 2027 and 2028 seasons with the introduction of Bridgetown as a new homeport...
March 17, 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 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian sets record for wind propulsion
The sailing cruise vessel Orient Express Corinthian is being developed as one of the largest ships of its type, with a length of approximately 220...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld reveals first renderings of S.S.Audrey and S.S.Marlene ahead of 2027 debut
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released a new series of renderings providing an initial view of its forthcoming vessels, S.S. Audrey and S.S...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Disney Cruise Line launches “Midnight Magic” campaign
DCL-Disney Cruise Line introduced a new advertising campaign during the broadcast of the Academy Awards, presenting a commercial titled Midnight...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Oceania Cruises introduces “The Joy of Traveling Well” global brand campaign
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new global brand campaign titled The Joy of Traveling Well, reflecting the company’s emphasis on slower-paced...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises announces entertainment line-up for 30th Anniversary sailings
Marella Cruises has revealed part of the onboard entertainment program planned to mark the company’s 30th anniversary, with a series of special...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Second China-built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, floated out
China’s cruise shipbuilding sector has reached another development milestone with the float-out of Adora Flora City, the country’s second...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Cork and Belfast Harbour establish strategic partnership for offshore wind and cruise...
Port of Cork Company and Belfast Harbour Commissioners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership intended to...
March 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Longship Viking Eldir joins Viking River Cruises' fleet
Viking River Cruises took delivery of the Longship Viking Eldir. The large riverboat was constructed at Neptun Werft (Rostock-Warnemünde) and...
March 15, 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
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL undertakes $5M refurbishment for ships Victory I and Victory II
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL has initiated a fleet enhancement program valued at approximately US$5 million for its vessels Victory I and Victory II...
March 15, 2026