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Crew member dead after fire breaks out aboard World Legacy off Singapore
A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, February 20th, aboard the Liberia-flagged vessel World Legacy (fka Moby Zaza ferry) as she was...
February 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking schedules new Mississippi and Ohio river cruise itineraries for 2027
In the planning for the 2027 season, Viking River Cruises has scheduled two new itineraries along North America’s principal inland waterways...
February 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silver Spirit scheduled for interior upgrade at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard
The luxury vessel Silver Spirit is scheduled for a comprehensive interior upgrade at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard, with work set to conclude...
February 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ports of Stockholm prepares for record cruise season in 2026
Ports of Stockholm is anticipating a significant expansion in cruise vessel arrivals and passenger traffic during the 2026 season, with published...
February 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises opens Winter 2027–2028 schedule with expanded itineraries
Windstar Cruises has released its Winter 2027–2028 season for advance booking, unveiling a comprehensive program. Windstar's small-ship...
February 19, 2026 - Accidents
Passenger arrested on Royal Caribbean's ship Freedom OTS at PortMiami on suspected child abuse
A 29-year-old Israeli national was taken into custody by law enforcement officials in Florida on February 17th, after a cross-agency response at...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Elliott seeks strategic reset at NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Elliott Investment Management L.P. (1977-founded activist investment firm) has disclosed a stake exceeding 10% in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Liverpool Cruise Port and Fred. Olsen advance community and maritime engagement for 2026
Liverpool Cruise Port and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have established a joint programme of maritime-focused community engagement and sustainability...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
P&O (UK) confirms TUI, Norse Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic as airline partners for Caribbean fly...
The UK-based P&O Cruises has confirmed that its winter Caribbean fly-cruise programme for October 2026 through March 2027 will be supported by a...
February 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line (UK) schedules 3 Portsmouth departures for Ambition ship
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has confirmed that it will operate three departures from Portsmouth during the forthcoming season, marking the...
February 17, 2026 - Accidents
Heavy berthing incident at Portsmouth disrupts Wightlink’s cross‑Solent operations
A Wightlink car ferry suffered a significant berthing mishap at the Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal on February 17th, which resulted in damage to both...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean updates prohibited items policy to restrict smart glasses usage
RCI-Royal Caribbean has amended its onboard prohibited‑items policy to address emerging technology capable of recording audio and video, adding...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCLH signed with Fincantieri a 3-ship building order (deliveries 2036–37)
The cruise shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has entered into a shipbuilding agreement with Italian yard Fincantieri to design and...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to broadcast 2026 soccer championship matches fleetwide
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its fleet will carry live broadcasts of every match from the 2026 global soccer tournament being hosted jointly by...
February 16, 2026 - Accidents
Power loss forces early end to Celebrity Infinity Mediterranean voyage
MS Celebrity Infinity was compelled to conclude its 13-night sailing several hours early after a significant technical failure occurred near the...
February 16, 2026