Cruise news
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2 Japanese passengers medevaced from Pacific World on Singapore–Taiwan cruise
Two passengers traveling aboard the cruise ship Pacific World, operated by the Japanese organization Peace Boat, were evacuated at sea on March 23rd...
March 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Europe’s largest cruise terminal opens in Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Port inaugurated Europe's largest by capacity cruise terminal. The new facility is operated by GPH/Global Ports Holding in...
March 22, 2026 - Accidents
RCI/Royal Caribbean cancels 20+ summer 2027 cruises scheduled for Freedom OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has withdrawn more than 20 scheduled voyages that had been planned for the summer of 2027 aboard the ship Freedom of the Seas...
March 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages plans a 4-ship rendezvous in the Caribbean
In February 2027 the adults-only cruise operator Virgin Voyages intends to bring together the entirety of its fleet for the first time in open waters...
March 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers’ 2026 voyages among the Greek Islands
For the 2026 season, Star Clippers is offering a series of sailings in Greek/Aegean Sea waters aboard the tall sailing ship Star Flyer, operating...
March 22, 2026 - Accidents
Shanghai (China)-based company Blue Dream Cruises in decline and its fleet at market
In the closing months of 2025, the Shanghai-based company Blue Dream Cruises entered troubled waters from which it has yet to recover. Reports from...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club concept to all MUSICA-Class ships
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for the introduction of its Yacht Club concept aboard the vessels MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, marking a further...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation advances shore power infrastructure at Whittier (Alaska)
Carnival Corporation & plc is progressing with the electrification of cruise port infrastructure in Whittier, Alaska, as part of a broader...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Libra launched at Fincantieri Ancona shipyard
The cruise vessel Viking Libra, under construction for Viking Group, has been floated out at the Fincantieri yard in Ancona, signifying the...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Encore repositions for Columbia and Snake river deployment
ACL-American Cruise Lines' newest riverboat American Encore concluded sea trials. It departed its construction yard for transfer to the Pacific...
March 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Australian programme with Lelepa Beach Club debut
RCI-Royal Caribbean has outlined its deployment for the 2027–2028 summer season in Australia, combining an expanded schedule of regional...
March 20, 2026 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America changes Alaskan itineraries, replacing Tracy Arm with Endicott Arm
HAL-Holland America Line has amended its Alaska deployment for the 2026 season, removing all scheduled scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord and...
March 20, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal Cruises extends cancellations as Gulf deployment remains delayed
Celestyal Cruises has withdrawn additional sailings from its early Mediterranean program as both of its vessels remain in the Persian Gulf, where...
March 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS to resume Singapore homeporting (2027–2028)
Quantum of the Seas is set to return to service from Singapore for the 2027–2028 winter season, marking a continuation of its deployment within...
March 19, 2026 - Accidents
AmaWaterways' ship AmaSofia encounters a propulsion failure during inaugural voyage
During her maiden voyage on the Rhine, the newly delivered AmaSofia encountered a propulsion failure affecting two of the boat's three engines. The...
March 19, 2026