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Galley/kitchen fire on P&O's ship Iona quickly contained during Norwegian Fjords cruise
On August 30th, a small oil fire ignited in the Galley/kitchen (on Deck 5) of P&O Cruises’ ship Iona. It was swiftly extinguished by the...
August 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's newest ship Legend OTS floated out at Meyer Turku
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel Legend of the Seas, the third in the ICON-class series, slipped into water for the first time late on...
August 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Adventure prepares for maiden passage into the Baltic Sea
MS Disney Adventure—the largest passenger ship ever constructed in Wismar (Germany)—has commenced her departure from the Meyer Wismar...
August 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn reveals entertainment program for World Cruise 2026 (ship Sojourn)
Seabourn has revealed the entertainment program for its 2026 “World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems,” departing aboard Seabourn...
August 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Aqua completes maiden Bermuda cruise from NYC
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has officially recorded the first passage of its latest vessel, Norwegian Aqua, sailing from its newly established seasonal...
August 29, 2025 - Accidents
Protest disrupts P&O UK's ship Ventura docking in Rotterdam
Environmental activists associated with Extinction Rebellion briefly intercepted the arrival of P&O Cruises’ vessel MS Ventura in...
August 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Regent's ship Seven Seas Splendor hosts an F1 Immersion in the Mediterranean
The essence of luxury cruising has traditionally been defined by access to remote destinations and singular experiences. This principle was elevated...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila and HAV Group forge agreement for climate-neutral Norwegian coastal fleet
Havila Voyages and HAV Group have formalized a strategic alliance to ensure that the Norwegian Coastal Route fleet — comprising four existing...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
63 cruise ships deployed in Australia in summer 2025-2026
Australia appears to be poised for a record-setting season, with 63 international cruise vessels scheduled to call between October and April...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Zadar’s SeaCras app recognized as Marine Conservation finalist
A Croatian maritime initiative has advanced to the final stage of one of the globe’s most esteemed sustainable tourism awards. The SeaCras App...
August 28, 2025 - Accidents
Two passengers medevaced from Ruby Princess ship off Washington
On August 24th, 2025, the cruise ship Ruby Princess, navigating approximately 145 nautical miles west of Cape Flattery, Washington, initiated two...
August 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lithuania's Klaipėda Port prepares new cruise terminal: quay construction underway
Klaipėda Port has advanced into a significant phase of its cruise terminal project, as the first construction materials have now arrived and quay...
August 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady starts her MerMaiden Voyage from NYC on Sep 5th
Virgin Voyages prepares to debut Brilliant Lady upon her “MerMaiden” voyage from New York City on September 5th, 2025, styled to evoke...
August 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Bilbao commits to 30 MW shore-power supply network for all vessels
Bilbao Port has embarked on a significant modernization of its infrastructure, with the onshore power supply (BilbOPS) project scheduled for...
August 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dubai to host Middle East’s inaugural Polar Expedition Forum
Dubai is slated to host the region’s first business-to-business forum dedicated entirely to polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025...
August 26, 2025