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Fiji cruise ship grounds on reef near ‘Cast Away’ island
A small cruise vessel operating in Fiji’s Mamanuca archipelago ran aground after striking a coral reef near Monuriki Island, a location...
April 6, 2026 - Accidents
Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise ship fuel surcharges
Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...
April 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK expands Spring 2027 schedule with additional Britannia ship cruises
P&O Cruises has added 5 further sailings aboard MS Britannia for April 2027, broadening its spring schedule from Southampton with a mix of short...
April 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Helsinki Port strengthens Baltic Sea protection through partnership with John Nurminen Foundation
The Port of Helsinki (Finland) has entered into a 3-year partnership with the John Nurminen Foundation, an organisation dedicated to safeguarding the...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys schedules winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean itineraries for ship EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys has presented a new seasonal deployment titled A Mediterranean Winter, which will see the vessel EXPLORA II operating exclusively in...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines trials AI food waste monitoring on MS Bolette
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has begun testing artificial intelligence-driven food waste monitoring technology aboard its flagship Bolette...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises expands Nile fleet with new ships Ptah and Sekhmet
Viking River Cruises has reached a further construction milestone in the development of its Egypt fleet with the float out of two new boats, Viking...
April 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands North to Alaska program for 2026 season
In preparation for the 2026 Alaskan season, Princess Cruises announced the introduction of 4 additional experiences within its established North to...
April 4, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal delays Arabian Gulf repositioning as ships await clearance to return to Europe...
Celestyal Cruises continues to monitor conditions in the Arabian Gulf while preparing to reposition its vessels to Europe, indicating that sailings...
April 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Trondheim Port advances shore power and cruise quay expansion plans
Trondheim Port Authority has secured a grid connection for the installation of shore power at its principal cruise berth, marking a significant step...
April 4, 2026 - Accidents
Storm Dave threatens ferry services across Irish Sea and Channel
Ferry passengers travelling between Ireland, Britain and France were advised to expect potential disruption as Storm Dave approached the region...
April 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
StarDream Cruises sets course for expansion and entertainment in 2026
StarDream Cruises has outlined its strategy for 2026, presenting plans for wider regional deployment and enhanced shipboard programming during a...
April 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Cruises concludes Antarctic expedition season
Silversea has brought its 2025–2026 Antarctic expedition season to a close after operating a series of voyages to the southern continent...
April 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady starts West Coast USA deployment (California and Alaska cruises)
The Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady is now sailing toward Los Angeles with an expected arrival on April 6th. The deployment marks...
April 3, 2026 - Accidents
Crew member airlifted from SAGA UK's ship Spirit of Adventure off Spain
On April 1st, a medical evacuation was carried out from the cruise ship Spirit of Adventure while the vessel was sailing in waters off the northern...
April 3, 2026