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Toulon (France) pioneers shore power for cruise ships
In Toulon (France), ships of Virgin Voyages and Oceania Cruises have become among the first to connect to the newly operational shore power system...
August 21, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Conquest dry dock delay triggers second round of cancellations
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted its maintenance schedule yet again, resulting in further cruise cancellations for one of its vessels. Carnival...
August 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS scheduled for a major refurbishment in 2026
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Ovation of the Seas will undergo a substantial enhancement under its Royal Amplified...
August 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn and Uniworld launch first-ever river-ocean luxury cruise combo
Uniworld and Seabourn have embarked on a joint venture to introduce a singular voyage blending the intimacy of river cruising with the grandeur of...
August 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking announces 2027–2028 World Cruise itineraries
On August 14th, 2025, Viking confirmed details of its 2027–2028 World Cruise program. The Viking Vesta will depart Fort Lauderdale on December...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Princess sets Southeast Asia course for October 2026
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Royal Princess will embark on her inaugural Southeast Asia deployment in October 2026, establishing Singapore as...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MOL Cruises’ next ship named MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA (Seabourn Sojourn)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has confirmed that its subsidiary, MOL Cruises Ltd, will introduce a new cruise vessel in late 2026 under the name MITSUI...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady completes Virgin Voyages fleet circle at Portsmouth
On Monday, August 18th, Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her maiden call in the United Kingdom by arriving at...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Adventure returns to revitalize Port Vila after earthquake
Vanuatu has received a long-awaited resumption of cruise tourism as Carnival Adventure called at Port Vila on August 8th, 2025. This marked the...
August 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn unveils 2027–2028 itineraries, including Eclipse Voyage in the Mediterranean
Seabourn has released details of its 2027–2028 deployment, highlighted by a 14-day Mediterranean sailing aboard Seabourn Ovation that will...
August 18, 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
Princess Cruises lowers price for refined Spellbound experience on Star Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed the latest iteration of Spellbound by Magic Castle, a speakeasy-style illusion venue (Deck 8) conceived in partnership...
August 18, 2025 - Accidents
Two Carnival cruise ship tourists died in separate drownings at Celebration Key (Bahamas)
Less than a month following its grand unveiling, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s private Bahamian resort, Celebration Key, became the site of two...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dover sees aerial farewell to Carnival Miracle from WWII Mustang
A concluding aerial salute marked the final cruise of Carnival Miracle from Dover (England) on August 10th. A single-seat 1944 Mustang fighter...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Festivale ship's construction/assembly started with the keel laying at Meyer Werft
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, hosted the keel laying ceremony for CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale...
August 17, 2025