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MSC Group advances shore power integration in Valletta Harbour
The MSC Group’s Cruise Division marked a significant advancement in its decarbonization strategy as MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II...
October 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2027–2028 West Coast season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027–2028 West Coast programme, featuring a range of warm-weather itineraries designed for the cooler months...
October 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season nears completion as final ships arrive from Alaska
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season is drawing to a close with the arrival of its final vessels this weekend. More than 300 ships have called at...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces Asia 2027–2028 schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has released details of its 2027–2028 Asian season. The program introduces three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line to operate entirely adult-only no-fly programme for 2027-2028 season
In June 2025, Ambassador Cruise Line UK confirmed that its 2027-2028 programme would mark the first season in which all no-fly sailings are reserved...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's ship Mardi Gras restarted cruises after refurbishment in Europe
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, the first vessel of the Excel class, has re-entered service following an extensive dry dock at...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises unveils Winter 2027–Spring 2028 programme
P&O Cruises announced its forthcoming cruise programme for the winter 2027 through spring 2028, introducing new itineraries, ports of call, and...
October 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Disney Destiny delivered by MEYER WERFT
On October 15th, MEYER WERFT completed the delivery of its newest cruise vessel, the Disney Destiny, to DCL-Disney Cruise Line. Measuring 340 metres...
October 16, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Lirica ship executes emergency fire drill in Ancona Port
While docked in Ancona, MSC Lirica undertook a comprehensive emergency exercise, subjecting its crew, onboard systems, and coordination with local...
October 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Travelmarvel Sirius ship starts Nile River cruises in 2026
APT Travel Group’s Travelmarvel announced the forthcoming debut of Travelmarvel Sirius, a 2000-launched/2025-refurbished riverboat for Nile...
October 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Sapphire Princess returns to service with new culinary offerings
After a 2-week drydock in Portland, Oregon USA, the ship Sapphire Princess has resumed service featuring several upgrades and the introduction of two...
October 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Las Palmas Port opens Europe’s largest cruise terminal
The new terminal at Las Palmas Port, now recognized as the largest cruise facility in Europe, commenced operations on October 2nd, 2025, with the...
October 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O's ship Britannia homeported in Southampton for Winter 2027-2028
P&O Cruises has announced that its flagship Britannia will be based in Southampton for the first time during the winter season of 2027–2028...
October 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Astra starts Danube and Rhine cruises in May 2026, with godmother Toni Day
Emerald Cruises has confirmed that Emerald Astra, the newest vessel in its Star Ship fleet, will commence service on the Danube and Rhine rivers in...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises confirms construction milestones for first newbuild ship
Crystal has confirmed two key milestones in the construction timeline for its first new ship in a quarter century, marking a significant step in the...
October 14, 2025