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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 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship to serve as floating hotel for Nagoya Asian Games
A charter arrangement has been concluded for the deployment of Costa Serena as a ship hotel during the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya...
March 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line names 4th Wish-class vessel Disney Believe
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has confirmed that its fourth vessel in the WISH-class (fka TRITON) series will carry the name Disney Believe, with entry into...
March 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces ‘America’s Got Talent LIVE’ aboard Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean is preparing to introduce a new stage production aboard Legend of the Seas, with the debut of America’s Got Talent LIVE...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd continues limited-capacity Amazon cruises through 2028
The Amazon River remains one of the few waterways where large sections of its basin continue to present limited accessibility, offering expedition...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways' newest ship AmaSofia christened during ASTA River Cruise Expo (Amsterdam)
AmaWaterways' riverboat AmaSofia was formally christened on March 14th during a ceremony conducted on the Rhine in conjunction with the 2026 ASTA...
March 18, 2026 - Accidents
British passenger medevaced from Royal Caribbean's ship Star OTS
A medical evacuation was carried out from RCI-Royal Caribbean's vessel Star of the Seas following a serious health emergency involving a 64-year-old...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands Southern Caribbean deployment with Barbados homeport
Princess Cruises is expanding its Southern Caribbean deployment for the 2027 and 2028 seasons with the introduction of Bridgetown as a new homeport...
March 17, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise lines maintain long-term commitment to Arabian Gulf despite short-term adjustments
Despite recent deployment changes affecting the winter 2026-2027 season, several major cruise operators continue to indicate sustained confidence in...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian sets record for wind propulsion
The sailing cruise vessel Orient Express Corinthian is being developed as one of the largest ships of its type, with a length of approximately 220...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld reveals first renderings of S.S.Audrey and S.S.Marlene ahead of 2027 debut
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released a new series of renderings providing an initial view of its forthcoming vessels, S.S. Audrey and S.S...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Disney Cruise Line launches “Midnight Magic” campaign
DCL-Disney Cruise Line introduced a new advertising campaign during the broadcast of the Academy Awards, presenting a commercial titled Midnight...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Oceania Cruises introduces “The Joy of Traveling Well” global brand campaign
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new global brand campaign titled The Joy of Traveling Well, reflecting the company’s emphasis on slower-paced...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises announces entertainment line-up for 30th Anniversary sailings
Marella Cruises has revealed part of the onboard entertainment program planned to mark the company’s 30th anniversary, with a series of special...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Second China-built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, floated out
China’s cruise shipbuilding sector has reached another development milestone with the float-out of Adora Flora City, the country’s second...
March 16, 2026