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HAL-Holland America’s ms Oosterdam emerges from dry dock with major upgrades
In a display of maritime renewal befitting her storied voyages, ms Oosterdam, one of HAL-Holland America Line’s VISTA-class vessels, has...
April 24, 2025 - Accidents
30-yo crew medevaced from the National Geographic Venture off Coos Bay, Oregon
In the early hours of Easter Sunday, April 20, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the National Geographic Venture, a cruise ship operated by...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Major drydock refurbishment of MS The World ship at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz)
The residential cruise vessel MS The World has entered drydock at the Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain), for a scheduled 6-week refit valued at over...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Inaugural sailing of Star Voyager ship marks new era for Thailand's cruise tourism
Building on more than three decades of regional maritime operations, Star Cruises commences a new chapter with the arrival of its Star Voyager ship...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Float-out of Viking Amun marks a milestone for Nile Cruises
On April 17th, Viking Group launched/floated out from drydock its newest Nile cruiser Viking Amun. The elegant boat hosts 82 guests in 41 staterooms...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas schedules major refits for Mariner and Voyager in 2025–2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced comprehensive refurbishment plans for two of its vessels, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, as...
April 23, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Cruises cancels Aurora's post-refit voyage due to maintenance delays
P&O Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Aurora's scheduled 3-night voyage from Southampton to Zeebrugge, originally set to depart on...
April 22, 2025 - Accidents
84-yo passenger medevaced from TUI's ship Mein Schiff 3
On April 20, 2025, an 84-year-old German passenger aboard the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 experienced a severe cardiac event while the vessel was...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mumbai Port unveils India's largest cruise terminal at Ballard Pier
On April 21, 2025, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) commenced operations, marking a significant advancement in India's maritime...
April 22, 2025 - Accidents
Gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus reported on Viking Polaris ship (32 cases)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard the Viking Polaris ship during the...
April 22, 2025 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line changes drydock schedule (ships Magic & Horizon), select 2026 cruises...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has revised its drydock maintenance schedule for 2026, leading to the cancellation of specific voyages for the ships...
April 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises launches Mediterranean campaign featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez
Cruise Saudi's brand Aroya Cruises has initiated its inaugural Mediterranean marketing campaign featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model...
April 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia to operate extended Caribbean itineraries from PortMiami in winter 2026–2027
MSC Cruises has announced the deployment of the MSC Poesia for the winter 2026–2027 season, offering a series of 10- and 11-night Caribbean...
April 21, 2025 - Accidents
506 passengers evacuated after ro-pax Lite Ferry 5 grounds near Jagna Port (Bohol, Philippines)
On Saturday, April 19th, the Ro-Pax (roll-on/roll-off passenger) vessel Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321, 2019-built, Philippines-flagged) ran aground...
April 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands Arabian Gulf voyages with dual-ship deployment for winter 2025–2026
Celestyal Cruises has formalized a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and AD Ports...
April 20, 2025