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Fatal overboard incident involving MSC Poesia crew under investigation
A 32-year-old Filipino crew member assigned to MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Poesia was confirmed deceased 5 days after being reported missing during...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Torshavn (Faroes) advances dual-purpose terminal
The Port of Torshavn (Faroe Islands) is constructing a DKK 70 million (EUR 9.4M) passenger terminal, scheduled for completion in June 2026. The new...
March 6, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum OTS conducts 4 medevacs off New Caledonia
New Caledonia’s maritime rescue services executed 4 consecutive medical evacuations from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas...
March 6, 2025 - Accidents
Tropical Cyclone Alfred disrupts Brisbane Port's cruise shipping operations
Due to a rare Category 2 tropical cyclone (named Alfred), Port Brisbane closed and suspended cruise shipping operations. With landfall anticipated...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America ship to be christened at PortMiami’s new cruise terminal
MSC Cruises has appointed actor and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore as godmother of its flagship MSC World America, with a naming ceremony scheduled for...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Cruises acquires Seabourn Sojourn ship
Mitsui Ocean Cruises continues to strengthen its presence in the high-end cruise market with the acquisition of Seabourn Sojourn from Carnival...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic Transatlantic liner SS United States to become an artificial reef
The 1951-built Transatlantic liner SS United States (IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in NYC), once celebrated as the world's fastest ocean liner...
March 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity: Residents return amid ongoing cruise ship ban
In recent weeks, Santorini Island has experienced a significant reduction in seismic activity following an earthquake swarm that began in late...
March 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean adjusts itineraries amid ongoing San Juan Pier 3 repairs
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced modifications to several itineraries due to the continued unavailability of San Juan Puerto Rico's...
March 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to introduce 3 new Super Ships in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced plans to expand its fleet with 3 new Super Ships (SS-named), scheduled to debut in 2027. These boats...
March 3, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger detained in Aruba for attempted firearm boarding on Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis OTS
On February 26th, 2025, during a port call in Oranjestad (Aruba), the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas reported a security incident...
March 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils Summer 2025 program
MSC Cruises unveiled its summer 2025 program, featuring various itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Baltic/Northern Europe. The...
March 3, 2025