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Aurora Expeditions' ship Douglas Mawson enters service
The new expedition vessel Douglas Mawson, owned by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, made its inaugural arrival in Sydney Harbour, docking at the...
November 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises enters river cruise market with new hybrid boats
Celebrity Cruises has announced its entry into the river cruise sector with the launch of two new boats, the Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker...
November 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Knightsbridge Circle announce landmark partnership
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has entered a strategic partnership with Knightsbridge Circle, a luxury assistance provider, to enhance the pre- and...
November 23, 2025 - Accidents
73-yo passenger overboard from DCL's ship Disney Wonder
A 73-year-old male passenger from Moonee Ponds, Victoria, was reported overboard from MS Disney Wonder in the Tasman Sea. According to Victoria...
November 23, 2025 - Accidents
Investigation continues into passenger death on CCL's ship Carnival Horizon
An 18-year-old passenger, Anna Kepner of Titusville, Florida, was found deceased aboard Carnival Horizon on November 8th. According to a security...
November 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki Port Authority commences Pier 6 expansion project
Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A./ThPA has formally executed a construction works contract with the METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) Joint...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Construction/assembly started of second Orient Express cruise ship Olympian
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Orient Express Olympian, the second vessel in the Orient Express Sailing...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diplomatic tensions change Adora Mediterranea cruise itinerary in East Asia
The planned port call of the Chinese-operated cruise ship Mediterranea at Hirara Port on Miyakojima, Japan, was canceled abruptly on November 20th...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Artificial Intelligence and experience economy dominate International Cruise Summit
Industry leaders convened at the 15th International Cruise Summit in Madrid (Spain) to analyze operational challenges, with a predominant focus on...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port concludes record season with focus on sustainability
Bodrum Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded a notably successful cruise season, having received 116 vessel calls and a record...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery to enhance Iconic Arabia itineraries with expanded shore excursions
Celestyal (Greece) has expanded the shore excursion program for its new "Iconic Arabia" itineraries, which will commence in December 2025 aboard the...
November 21, 2025 - Accidents
Lifeboat incident during routine test on Carnival Dream
A routine, unmanned test of a lifeboat on the Carnival Cruise Line/CCL ship Carnival Dream resulted in significant damage to the watercraft while the...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line changes Caribbean fleet deployment for 2027-2028 season
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a revision to its 2027-2028 deployment strategy, involving a reassignment of two vessels. Carnival Sunshine...
November 20, 2025 - Accidents
Port Canaveral conducts crew deportation following CSEM enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Port Canaveral (Orlando FL) have conducted another enforcement action resulting in the deportation of...
November 20, 2025