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AIDAmar undergoes drydock with passengers on board in unique Rotterdam operation
Damen Shiprepair has completed an unusual drydock project for AIDA Cruises' AIDAmar, carrying out the vessel's annual bottom survey while ~2,000...
July 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Lumi enters the water ahead of 2027 Seine River debut
Emerald Cruises has marked a key construction milestone for Emerald Lumi with the ceremonial launch of the vessel at its Romanian shipyard, where the...
July 9, 2026 - Accidents
Virgin Voyages crew member charged following alleged sexual assaults on Brilliant Lady ship
A hairstylist employed aboard Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady has been arrested and charged by U.S. federal authorities following allegations...
July 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises orders 2 methanol-ready ships to expand fleet by 2028
TUI River Cruises has confirmed plans to expand its fleet from 6 to 10 vessels by 2028 with the addition of two newbuild boats from Concordia Damen...
July 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build 3rd Four Seasons Yachts vessel for delivery in 2031
On July 7th, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America adds Norway fjord ports MS Rotterdam ship's 2027 itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has expanded its 2027 Northern Europe program by revising five 7-day voyages aboard MS Rotterdam to include calls at the...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Century Star ship completes shipyard phase ahead of European debut
China's travel brand Century River Cruises has confirmed that its first purpose-built European river vessel, Century Star, has departed the shipyard...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line expands partnership with St. Maarten following Disney Destiny maiden call
DCL-Disney Cruise Line and the Government of Sint Maarten have announced an expansion of their partnership following the inaugural visit of Disney...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Star Flyer completes Egyptian voyage with calls at Alexandria, Port Said and Safaga
The tall-sailing/clipper cruise ship Star Flyer of Star Clippers has completed its spring 2026 season with a voyage to Egyptian ports, calling at...
July 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises to celebrate 30th anniversary with 3-ship parade in Hamburg
AIDA Cruises is preparing to mark its 30th anniversary with a coordinated 3-ship parade on the River Elbe, transforming Hamburg's waterfront into the...
July 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silversea schedules 2028–2029 Voyage Collection itineraries (278 sailings)
Silversea has introduced its 2028–2029 Voyage Collection under the theme "Let the World Surprise You," featuring 278 voyages departing between...
July 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Italian court annuls Royal Caribbean Group's €600M cruise port plan
A regional administrative court in Lazio has annulled the environmental approval granted for the proposed Fiumicino-Isola Sacra tourist and cruise...
July 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Nicko Cruises highlights South Africa in 2027-2028 World Cruise
Nicko Cruises (fleet) has placed South Africa at the centre of its 2027-2028 World Cruise. Nicko's only ocean-going ship, Vasco da Gama, is scheduled...
July 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour acquired to support Greenland mining project
The expedition ship Ocean Endeavour has entered a new phase of its operational life after being acquired by USA-based mining and development company...
July 6, 2026 - Accidents
Turkye cancel two port calls for LGBTQ+ charter cruise on Virgin's ship Scarlet Lady
Turkish authorities have prevented an LGBTQ+ charter voyage aboard Virgin Voyages’ adults-only ship Scarlet Lady from making its scheduled...
July 6, 2026