Cruise news
- Accidents
Cook Strait ferry services (New Zealand) disrupted by rough seas
Heavy seas have led to the cancellation of some ferry services across New Zealand’s Cook Strait. As a southerly front moves through the region...
January 12, 2025 - Accidents
2 Legionella cases reported on Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International notified passengers sailing on Symphony of the Seas about 2 confirmed cases of Legionella involving previous...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Cruises UK season 2025-2026 (170+ departures/~130 itineraries in Europe)
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises is set to offer travelers an extensive array of options in 2025, with 170+ departures across ~130 itineraries...
January 11, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger dies on MSC Orchestra ship during corporate charter cruise in Brazil
A passenger aboard the MSC Orchestra tragically passed away on January 9th due to a sudden illness during a corporate charter cruise organized by MAG...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils Big Game ad featuring MSC World America
MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise shipping company, is set to showcase its unique blend of European sophistication and American...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Jason Momoa's MEILI Vodka joins Princess Cruises' Premium beverage collection
Princess Cruises has expanded its Love Line Premium Liquors collection with the addition of MEILI Vodka, a brand created by actor and environmental...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Asia Pacific cruise itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 cruise offerings for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, now available for booking. The...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CLIA to showcase 9 new cruise ships of 2025 in Virtual Education Series
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will host the Ocean Debut Virtual Showcase 2025, an online educational series aimed at Australasian...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Anne started first World Cruise from Southampton UK
Cunard Line’s newest ship - MS Queen Anne, commenced her inaugural world cruise. The 112-day voyage (roundtrip from Hamburg Germany) started...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara opens for booking World Cruise 2027 (ship Azamara Quest)
Azamara Cruises opened for booking its World Cruise 2027 scheduled for the Azamara Quest ship. This extensive 188-night voyage offers an...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Alaskan cruises with $70M investment
HAL-Holland America Line announced a US$70 million investment to enhance its Denali NP property and cruisetour (land and sea travel) experiences...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard opens for booking Alaska 2026 cruise schedule with extended itineraries
Cunard Line announced its 2026 Alaska program based on itineraries scheduled for MS Queen Elizabeth. From April to September 2026, the ship will...
January 9, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced from Crown Princess off Isle of Pines
On the evening of Tuesday, January 7th, the Crown Princess, en route from Fiji back to Australia, issued an urgent medical evacuation request. The...
January 8, 2025