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Emerald Cruises sets 2027 European river cruises on course
Emerald Cruises has commenced pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection, unlocking access earlier than ever before—a response...
September 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises introduces Themed Voyages for 2025-2026
Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its Themed Voyages Collection, a series of sailings designed to integrate specialized interests with the...
September 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands Galveston homeporting with 4-ship deployment in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that its 2027-2028 deployment will expand the company’s operations from Galveston, Texas, with four...
September 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises adjusts 2026 Itineraries for AIDAcosma ship due to drydocking
AIDA Cruises has confirmed adjustments to two of its planned sailings in late 2026 on the AIDAcosma. The changes are the result of the vessel&rsquo...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel's ship Riviera Rose begins Douro River cruises
The UK-based company Riviera Travel (fleet) has introduced the Riviera Rose ship to service on Portugal’s Douro River. The boat’s...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NYK Cruises announces early 2026 voyages for Asuka III
NYK Cruises/fleet has released the early 2026 schedule for Asuka III, its first new passenger vessel in more than three decades. The Japan-flagged...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Keel laid for Royal Caribbean’s 4th Icon Class ship at Meyer Turku
On Monday, September 8th, 2025, a significant stage in ship construction was reached at the Meyer Turku yard in Turku, Finland with the laying of the...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hamburg Cruise Days to mark 10th edition in September 2025
The 10th Hamburg Cruise Days will take place from 12 to 14 September 2025, bringing a series of maritime festivities to the Port of Hamburg (Germany...
September 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line secures long-term contract at Port Gdynia (Poland)
The Port of Gdynia Authority (Poland) has completed its tender process for operators at the Public Ferry Terminal, first launched in June 2025. Stena...
September 8, 2025 - Accidents
PONANT ship charter canceled amid payment dispute linked to crypto arrest
The French luxury cruise travel company PONANT has cancelled a Le Commandant Charcot ship charter that had been arranged for a group of 150 Russian...
September 8, 2025 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean extends suspension of calls to Labadee (Haiti) through 2026
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that its private resort at Labadee, Haiti, will remain closed until at least April 2026. RCI cited...
September 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Firenze redeployed to the Caribbean (homeported in Miami and NYC)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced that beginning with the 2026–2027 season, the Vista-class vessel Carnival Firenze will be redeployed...
September 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ground broken for Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock
On Thursday morning, September 4th, at Port Milwaukee (Wisconsin USA, Lake Michigan), officials assembled on newly reclaimed ground behind the Lake...
September 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
The Smurfs set sail aboard Genting Dream
From November 21st, 2025 to January 20th, 2026, the Genting Dream ship will host The Smurfs Dream at Sea, a themed voyage combining family...
September 7, 2025 - Accidents
Two passengers go overboard on BC Ferries (Canada) in consecutive days
A passenger went overboard from the Spirit of British Columbia ferry on Thursday evening, September 4th, during the 5 p.m. crossing between Swartz...
September 7, 2025