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ASUKA III undertakes inaugural LNG bunkering in Singapore
The ASUKA III, currently the largest Japan-flagged cruise ship, has successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica ship scheduled for major drydock refurbishment and reconstruction in 2025
MSC Cruises has announced a comprehensive refurbishment plan for the MSC Magnifica, scheduled to commence later this year. This significant upgrade...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara's 3-ship meet in Barcelona marks strategic milestone
On May 26, 2025, Azamara Cruises achieved a significant milestone by orchestrating the simultaneous arrival of three of its vessels—Azamara...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC considers building a 4-ship fleet of the world's largest cruise vessels
MSC Cruises is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku (Finland) to construct a new class of ships, tentatively...
May 29, 2025 - Accidents
CDC links Royal Caribbean ship hot tubs with Legionnaires' illness outbreaks
In recent years, the general public has become more aware of the health risks inherent to cruise travel, particularly the spread of contagious...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent's new ship Seven Seas Prestige introduces new cabin categories and dining venues
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the forthcoming addition to its fleet: the Seven Seas Prestige, a vessel poised to redefine standards in...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises introduces revamped specialty dining structure fleetwide
MSC Cruises has undertaken a comprehensive revision of its specialty dining offerings, implementing a fleet-wide update to menus and dining packages...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruise Division and Formula 1 renew Global Partnership through 2030
MSC Group's Cruise Division, comprising MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, has confirmed the continuation of its Global Partnership with Formula 1...
May 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI enhances Danube River cruise offerings with new Birmingham-Budapest flight route for Summer 2026
In response to increasing demand for river cruise experiences in Central Europe, TUI Airways has announced the introduction of a new direct...
May 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica voyages
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2026–2027 itinerary, featuring the Majestic Princess ship navigating the diverse landscapes of South America...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) introduces community-led shore excursions in Arctic Canada
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) has announced the launch of a new shore excursion program in Arctic Canada, developed in collaboration with Inuit Elders...
May 26, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Apex embarkation delayed in Southampton following GI illness/Norovirus outbreak
On May 25, 2025, Celebrity Cruises postponed the embarkation of the Celebrity Apex in Southampton (England) due to a gastrointestinal illness...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Opera to operate year-round in the Southern Caribbean starting Winter 2026-2027
MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Opera will commence year-round operations in the Southern Caribbean beginning in the winter 2026–2027...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA opens bookings for 470+ cruises in Summer 2027
The Carnival Corporation-owned German shipping company AIDA Cruises has released its summer 2027 schedule, comprising more than 470 voyages with...
May 25, 2025