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Cunard unveils first phase of 2026 Event Voyages
Cunard Line has released the initial segment of its 2026 Event Voyages schedule, featuring 5 distinct itineraries aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the...
April 15, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Sinfonia ship's Mediterranean cruise canceled due to technical issues
In the early hours preceding an anticipated Mediterranean voyage, MSC Cruises canceled a scheduled voyage on MSC Sinfonia due to a technical...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS readies for sea trials following LNG bunkering
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s second ICON Class vessel, have advanced with the...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Singapore Port’s Marina Bay cruise terminal set for major infrastructure overhaul
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is scheduled for a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement valued at S$40 million (~US$759,500). The...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Cruises completes major refit of MS Paul Gauguin ship
Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant's fully-owned subsidiary) has concluded a comprehensive 7-week drydock refurbishment of the 330-guest ms Paul Gauguin in...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Island Princess marks the start of Taranto’s 2025 cruise season
The maiden call of the Island Princess on April 13th officially marked the commencement of the 2025 cruise season in Port Taranto (Italy). From April...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL christens Norwegian Aqua and announces enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay
On April 13, 2025, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line officially christened its newest vessel, the Norwegian Aqua, at PortMiami (Florida USA). Emmy Award...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieves record cruise passenger movements
In March 2025, Port NOLA (New Orleans) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000...
April 13, 2025 - Accidents
Flooding aboard Sky Princess due to burst pipe
On the evening of April 8, 2025, the cruise vessel Sky Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, encountered a significant flooding event resulting...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Commencement of the 2025 cruise season at the Port of Cork (Ireland)
On April 13, 2025, the Port of Cork Company officially inaugurated its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MS Ambition in Cobh. This...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys launches Explora Club loyalty program
Explora Journeys has launched its first formal loyalty program, the Explora Club, designed to acknowledge and reward guest loyalty through a...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line extends 2026 European cruise season
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed a 6-week extension to its 2026 European cruise schedule, accompanied by the release of 4 additional...
April 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess 2026–2027 Southeast Asia cruise season
Princess Cruises has detailed its 2026–2027 Southeast Asia program, featuring the Diamond Princess as the primary vessel. Operating from her...
April 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Deliziosa concludes 2025 World Cruise in Trieste
Costa Deliziosa is scheduled to conclude her 2025 World Cruise on April 16th in Trieste, Italy, after a 135-day voyage that encompassed 52...
April 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic unveils 2026 West Africa Grand Voyages
Swan Hellenic has announced two comprehensive West African Grand Voyages for 2026, offering in-depth exploration along the continent's Atlantic/East...
April 11, 2025