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AIDA Cruises marks 30 years with focus on fleet renewal and sustainability
AIDA Cruises marked its 30th anniversary this week during a gathering in Berlin attended by representatives from government, the maritime sector, and...
May 9, 2026 - Accidents
Disney Adventure cruise from Singapore canceled due to propulsion issues
Due to technical difficulties, MS Disney Adventure's 4-night cruise-to-nowhere itinerary round-trip from Singapore's Marina Bay terminal was...
May 8, 2026 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak, 100+ GI illness cases on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
So far, 102 passengers and 13 crew members on Caribbean Princess have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness during the vessel’s current...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Expeditions cruise schedule 2028–2029 opened for booking
Viking Expeditions has opened reservations for its 2028–2029 voyages, releasing a new series of departures across the Arctic, Antarctica and...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises introduces AI Concierge fleetwide
MSC Cruises has launched a new artificial intelligence/AI-powered concierge service integrated into its MSC for Me mobile application, extending...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen's ship Amera undergoes extensive refit in Marseille
The cruise vessel Amera has entered dry dock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille for an extensive refurbishment programme valued at approximately EUR 15...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries еxpands hybrid fleet with advanced Furuno bridge systems
BC Ferries has concluded an agreement with Furuno (Japan) for the delivery of integrated navigation and communications systems for 4 new hybrid...
May 7, 2026 - Accidents
WHO says hantavirus outbreak at sea does not compare to COVID pandemic
The World Health Organization/WHO sought to reassure the public during its latest briefing on the hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition ship...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Aurelia ship to debut with dual 180-day World voyages
Oceania Aurelia is set to enter service in late 2027 as the newest long-range vessel in the Oceania Cruises fleet, with the company unveiling an...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DFDS moves to acquire ro-pax ferry Stena Vinga
The northern ferry trades continue their steady consolidation as DFDS confirmed its intention to acquire the 2005-built Ro-Pax vessel Stena Vinga...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises removes non-commissionable fares across new programmes
Oceania Cruises has confirmed the removal of non-commissionable cruise fares from all newly introduced itineraries, marking a structural adjustment...
May 6, 2026 - Accidents
83-yo American passenger dead after NCL snorkeling excursion at Great Stirrup Cay
A passenger aboard a vessel operated by NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line died during a snorkeling excursion at Great Stirrup Cay, a private destination in...
May 6, 2026 - Accidents
Canary Islands dispute emerges over hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius
A political disagreement has developed regarding the proposed arrival of the expedition ship Hondius in the Canary Islands following a hantavirus...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Dream Cruises integrates culinary experience into 10th anniversary programme
Dream Cruises continued its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a themed short voyage on Genting Dream. The 2-night itinerary, between Singapore...
May 5, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise terminal evacuation in Marseille following security alert
On Sunday morning, May 3rd, in Marseille Port (France), a cruise terminal was cleared after unattended baggage was discovered within the facility...
May 5, 2026