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Death toll rises to 51 following Myanmar ferry disaster
Rescue teams have recovered 11 additional bodies from the Aung Soe Moe Kyaw ferry, raising the confirmed death toll to 51 after the vessel capsized...
August 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaNubia: AmaWaterways' newest Nile River ship debuts in September 2026
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first images of its newest Nile riverboat, AmaNubia, which is scheduled to enter service in November 2026, while also...
August 6, 2026 - Accidents
Low water levels disrupt river cruise shipping operations across Europe
Record-low water levels caused by prolonged drought and extreme summer temperatures are disrupting river navigation across Europe, forcing cruise...
August 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Tarragona Cruise Port records triple-ship call as 2026 season gains momentum
Tarragona Cruise Port (Spain) reached a significant operational milestone on Sunday, August 2nd by welcoming three cruise ships simultaneously for...
August 6, 2026 - Accidents
Drug suspect arrested at Port of Naples before embarking on Mediterranean cruise
Italian police arrested a 34-year-old man from Taranto at the Port of Naples shortly before he was due to board a Mediterranean cruise with his...
August 5, 2026 - Accidents
Gangway falls into water during Royal Caribbean Wonder OTS departure from CocoCay
Passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas witnessed an operational incident as the ship departed CocoCay (Bahamas) on...
August 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Acapulco Cruise Port unveils new brand identity as redevelopment moves forward
Acapulco Cruise Port has introduced a new brand identity, marking another step in the transformation of the Mexican port and its renewed positioning...
August 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Europe confirms Bergen as host of 2027 conference
Cruise Europe has announced that its 2027 conference will be held in Bergen, Norway, from May 3rd to 6th. The annual gathering is expected to bring...
August 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens for booking Europe 2028 cruise schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe programme, offering an expanded collection of voyages across Northern Europe, the...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL trials robotic hull cleaning system on Carnival Pride ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has begun testing a new underwater robotic hull-cleaning system aboard Carnival Pride, making the vessel the fleet's first...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN expands Northern Europe 2027 cruise schedule for Chinese tourists
Viking OCEAN will expand its Chinese-language cruise programme to Northern Europe in April 2027, following the completion of Viking Yidun's inaugural...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has revealed an expanded onboard retail programme for MSC World Asia, introducing a broader selection of luxury boutiques, family...
August 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Sitka and CLIA reach partial agreement on shipboard sales tax collection
The City and Borough of Sitka and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have reached agreement on several aspects of sales tax collection...
August 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises introduces limited-time group offer for 2026 and 2027 river voyages
VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time promotion for group bookings across its entire 2026 and 2027 river cruise programme, offering complimentary...
August 3, 2026