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Riviera Travel UK expands to Asia with Riviera Alba on the Mekong in 2027
Riviera Travel UK (fleet) has confirmed its entry into the Asian market with the launch of Riviera Alba, a purpose-built river vessel scheduled to...
September 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines to launch domestic Great Lakes voyages in 2026
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the introduction of three new itineraries on the US Great Lakes for the 2026 season. The voyages, running...
September 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas enforces compulsory pilotage for all vessels, including cruise ships
The Bahamian government has begun strict enforcement of a pilotage requirement mandating the use of licensed maritime pilots for all vessels entering...
September 27, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise companies change Caribbean itineraries in response to Tropical Storm Humberto
Major cruise lines have modified several Caribbean itineraries as Tropical Storm Humberto, now upgraded to a hurricane northeast of the northern...
September 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Star Princess, second Sphere-Class vessel for Princess Cruises
Fincantieri has completed and delivered Star Princess, the second vessel in Princess Cruises’ Sphere-Class series. The ship is scheduled to...
September 27, 2025 - Accidents
Large-scale emergency exercise conducted on TUI's Mein Schiff 7 in Warnemünde
An extensive emergency preparedness drill was carried out on board TUI Cruises’ vessel Mein Schiff 7 while it was berthed at Warnemünde...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces new fare structure with tiered options
Virgin Voyages has announced the introduction of a revised fare model, scheduled to take effect on October 7th, 2025. The system, branded as...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global Ports Holding/GPH conducts Coastal Cleanup across its network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), recognized as the largest operator of cruise ports worldwide, has observed International Coastal Cleanup Day with a...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Valiant Lady and MSC World America make inaugural calls to Dominicana's Taino Bay
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has reported the inaugural arrivals of two large ships to Dominicana. Virgin Voyages’ ship Valiant Lady...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA advances fuel transition with 3,300 tons bio-LNG and shore power uptake
In the first half of 2025, AIDA Cruises burned over 3,300 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG aboard AIDAnova, with deliveries in Hamburg, Kiel, and...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises deploys two ships in the Red Sea/Persian Gulf (winter 2025-2026)
Celestyal has reaffirmed its commitment to the Persian/Arabian Gulf by dispatching both Celestyal Journey (1,260 guests) and Celestyal Discovery (1...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Storyland Studios to design new pavilion at MSC Ocean Cay's Marine Conservation Center
Storyland Studios has entered into a design partnership with MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation to create a new pavilion at the Marine Conservation...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia scheduled for major refurbishment ahead of Alaska 2026 season
MSC Cruises has announced a substantial drydock refurbishment of MSC Poesia in preparation for its inaugural Alaskan season in summer 2026. The...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara embarks on Celestial Voyages in partnership with Lowell Observatory
Azamara Cruises has forged an exclusive 3-year alliance with Lowell Observatory to augment its 2026 solar eclipse cruises with scientific programming...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea Holiday Cruises return for December season
Margaritaville at Sea has confirmed the return of its holiday-themed Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea sailings aboard Paradise and Islander during...
September 24, 2025