Cruise news
- Accidents
River cruise ship refloated after running aground on the Danube
A river cruise ship carrying 200+ people temporarily ran aground on the Danube River near the village of Garla Mare (Mehedinti County, Romania...
October 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises commences major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises has initiated an extensive modernization of MSC Magnifica, marking the beginning of a large-scale enhancement program across its fleet...
October 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean expands European shores with the Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has announced a significant development in its Mediterranean operations with the creation of its first private beach club in...
October 31, 2025 - Accidents
Heightened security in Greek ports amid protests targeting Israeli cruise passengers
Greek authorities have increased security at the ports of Patras and Katakolo in the Peloponnese following renewed protests directed at MS Crown Iris...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines confirms fleet expansion with 10 new ships through 2028
ACL-American Cruise Lines has confirmed plans for a significant fleet expansion, announcing the construction of ten new vessels for the USA market...
October 30, 2025 - Accidents
Coral Adventurer passenger found dead on Lizard Island (Australia)
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of an 80-year-old female passenger who was found deceased on Lizard Island...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara announces Winter 2027–2028 season with expanded port stays and new destinations
Azamara has unveiled its Winter 2027–2028 program, extending from October 16th, 2027 through April 28th, 2028, featuring 87 voyages designed to...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld's fleet expands with 4 new ships in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has detailed its most extensive fleet and itinerary expansion to date, confirming the launch of four ships and six...
October 29, 2025 - Accidents
A crew death on P&O Cruises’ ship Arvia
A crew member on P&O Cruises’ vessel Arvia died following a workplace accident on October 26th, 2025, two days after Arvia departed...
October 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Discovery Princess cruises from Singapore before repositioning to Sydney, Australia
Princess Cruises’ newest ROYAL class vessel, Discovery Princess, made her inaugural call at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on...
October 29, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Splendida ship rescued 19 migrants off Mallorca
A group of Samoan crew members serving on the MSC Splendida has been commended following a rescue operation off the coast of Mallorca on October 26th...
October 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Voyager ship homeported in Hong Kong in 2026
Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a 9-month deployment running from February 13th to November 13th, 2026. The vessel will operate from Ocean...
October 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Autonomous Dock2Dock voyage marks breakthrough in inland shipping
A significant development in autonomous inland navigation was achieved on October 24th, 2025, when the newbuild riverboat MS Lumière completed...
October 28, 2025 - Accidents
Search underway after crew goes overboard from Viking Star ship
A grave situation unfolded aboard the Viking Star on the morning of October 27th, when a crew member went overboard as the vessel transited between...
October 28, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025