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AIDAluna assists in Arctic rescue operation off Spitsbergen (Svalbard Norway)
On the night of June 3rd, the Germany-flagged ship AIDAluna was involved in a coordinated rescue operation in the Arctic Circle following the...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises begins construction on largest ship to date with steel-cutting ceremony for Oceania...
Oceania Cruises has officially commenced construction on its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, with a ceremonial steel-cutting held at Fincantieri's...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nippon Maru to conclude service in May 2026 after 35 years with Mitsui Ocean Cruises
MOL Cruises Ltd., the operator of Mitsui Ocean Cruises, has announced that its flagship vessel Nippon Maru will be retired from service on May 10th...
June 5, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Orchestra itineraries suspended following engine room fire
MSC Cruises has suspended upcoming sailings of MSC Orchestra ship following an engine room fire accident. The event occurred during the early hours...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pearl Seas Cruises joins major companies for 2025 Great Lakes season
Pearl Seas Cruises has formally aligned with several prominent companies and travel brands—Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, VikingOCEAN, St Lawrence...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Northern European cruises in 2027
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed plans to increase its Northern Europe deployment in 2027 by assigning a third vessel to the region. The...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope announces 2027 Amazon voyages with Brasilian Dream ship
CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise company, has disclosed preliminary details of its forthcoming Amazon River cruises scheduled to...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Shore power commissioned at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
The Port of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has commissioned a shore power installation at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), marking a significant...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDAnova initiates shore power operations at Copenhagen's Oceankaj Terminal
On June 2nd, AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAnova became the inaugural vessel to connect to the newly established shore power facility at the Oceankaj...
June 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Strategic еxpansion of Southern Caribbean cruise operations by Royal Caribbean and MSC
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to enhance its presence in the Latin American market by introducing year-round itineraries from Colombia and...
June 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica ship's World Cruise 2027 will follow a major drydock refurbishment
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Magnifica will replace the MSC Musica as the vessel for its 2027 World Cruise. This decision follows plans for a...
June 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules expansive 2027 European itineraries
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027 European cruise schedule, comprising 200+ voyages and a 5-ship fleet: Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess...
June 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands investment in China's cruise market amidst growing demand
Viking Cruises has announced plans to increase its investment in China's cruise tourism sector, citing significant growth potential in both outbound...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cyprus-Greece maritime season commences with enhanced Daleela ferry service
The 2025 maritime season between Cyprus and Greece commenced on May 31st, marked by the departure of the Daleela ferry from Limassol to Piraeus. This...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's 2027-2028 schedule - 195 cruises, 115 ports/destinations, 32 countries
In a significant expansion of its global cruise offerings, Cunard has unveiled an extensive itinerary for the 2027–2028 season. The program...
June 2, 2025