Cruise news
- Accidents
A crew death on P&O Cruises’ ship Arvia
A crew member on P&O Cruises’ vessel Arvia died following a workplace accident on October 26th, 2025, two days after Arvia departed...
October 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Discovery Princess cruises from Singapore before repositioning to Sydney, Australia
Princess Cruises’ newest ROYAL class vessel, Discovery Princess, made her inaugural call at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on...
October 29, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Splendida ship rescued 19 migrants off Mallorca
A group of Samoan crew members serving on the MSC Splendida has been commended following a rescue operation off the coast of Mallorca on October 26th...
October 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Voyager ship homeported in Hong Kong in 2026
Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a 9-month deployment running from February 13th to November 13th, 2026. The vessel will operate from Ocean...
October 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Autonomous Dock2Dock voyage marks breakthrough in inland shipping
A significant development in autonomous inland navigation was achieved on October 24th, 2025, when the newbuild riverboat MS Lumière completed...
October 28, 2025 - Accidents
Search underway after crew goes overboard from Viking Star ship
A grave situation unfolded aboard the Viking Star on the morning of October 27th, when a crew member went overboard as the vessel transited between...
October 28, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Harbour Authority (BC Canada) halts cruise ship shore power project amid rising costs
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has withdrawn from plans to install shore power at Ogden Point, citing prohibitive costs despite...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia’s African re-routing opens Middle East season
The LNG-powered MSC Euribia is en route to the UAE and the Arabian Gulf after its planned Red Sea repositioning was cancelled due to security...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces exclusive preview cruise for EXPLORA III
MSC's Explora Journeys has unveiled an exclusive opportunity for select guests to experience EXPLORA III ahead of her official launch. The...
October 27, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries due to Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26th, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph, multiple...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse opens Uruguay’s 2025–2026 cruise season in Montevideo
Uruguay’s 2025–2026 cruise season commenced with the arrival of the Scenic Eclipse at the Port of Montevideo, marking the ultra-luxury...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with RWS Global to enhance onboard entertainment
The UK-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a strategic partnership with RWS Global to redesign and expand its onboard entertainment program...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Lares to launch 2026 Arctic & Scottish Isles expeditions
Ultra-luxury expedition line Aqua Expeditions has announced that its ice-class superyacht Aqua Lares will commence operations from May 30th, 2026...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions unveils 2027–2028 global itinerary
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions has announced its 2027–2028 global deployment, offering an extensive program of expeditions...
October 26, 2025