Virgin Voyages has revised a number of Brilliant Lady's 2027 Alaska itineraries, swapping ports and adjusting calls as the cruise line prepares for its second season in the region.
28 Sep 2026 · 2 min readFirefighting and salvage operations around the Greek ro-ro Blue Carrier 2 continued into a third day, with five tugs operating near Tinos as crews tackled remaining hotspots aboard the vessel.
28 Sep 2026 · 2 min readCarnival Sunshine's return to Norfolk has been delayed by a day after the ship slowed and altered course to avoid rough weather associated with a nor'easter, shortening its following Bahamas cruise.
28 Sep 2026 · 2 min readVirgin Voyages has delayed Valiant Lady's arrival and next departure from New York after a nor'easter closed the port, reducing the ship's forthcoming Bermuda stay to a single daytime call.
27 Sep 2026 · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean has contacted selected guests booked on Allure of the Seas' 27 September sailing to ask whether they would voluntarily move to a later departure or cancel their cruise in return for compensation.
27 Sep 2026 · 2 min readRoyal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas has remained overnight at PortMiami for required maintenance, delaying its departure by a day and forcing the cancellation of a scheduled call at Costa Maya.
27 Sep 2026 · 2 min readCarnival Cruise Line is temporarily requiring full in-person safety briefings on five ships sailing between September 26 and 28 as part of occasional safety-drill procedures.
26 Sep 2026 · 1 min readA new cruise passenger terminal at Ferrol in Galicia is expected to open in spring 2027 under Global Ports Holding's 30-year concession at the Spanish port.
26 Sep 2026 · 2 min readAll 29 people aboard the Greek-flagged ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2 were safely evacuated after a fire broke out while the ship was sailing north of Mykonos.
25 Sep 2026 · 2 min readMSC Group's Explora Journeys plans to enter European river cruising after signing a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard. Sales are expected to open in 2027.
24 Sep 2026 · 2 min readRoyal Caribbean has cancelled calls at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas on Navigator of the Seas' 25 September sailing as Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Pacific coast.
24 Sep 2026 · 2 min readTravelmarvel's first purpose-built ocean ship will sail Mediterranean seasons for Travelmarvel and polar expeditions for Quark Expeditions under an unusual shared operating arrangement.
23 Sep 2026 · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean Group has agreed to acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately $3 billion, taking the cruise group into the all-inclusive resort market.
23 Sep 2026 · 2 min readNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings has ended exploratory discussions over developing an 18-acre site at Daniel's Head in Bermuda as a day-tourism destination.
23 Sep 2026 · 3 min readGrammy Award-winning musician Zac Brown has been named godfather of Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber and will christen the ship at PortMiami in January 2027.
22 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCunard's Queen Elizabeth departed Seattle around 24 hours late because of essential maintenance, forcing the cancellation of Juneau and scenic cruising in Endicott Fjord.
22 Sep 2026 · 2 min readThe US Coast Guard has confirmed that the search remains active for a 56-year-old passenger who went overboard from Carnival Panorama off Mexico.
22 Sep 2026 · 2 min readAn Irish Coast Guard helicopter airlifted an unwell passenger from Queen Mary 2 after the ocean liner altered course towards Ireland during a Southampton-to-New York crossing.
21 Sep 2026 · 2 min readA male passenger is missing after Carnival Cruise Line said CCTV showed him jumping overboard from Carnival Panorama during a voyage from Puerto Vallarta to Long Beach.
21 Sep 2026 · 2 min readTwo guests were taken ashore for urgent medical care in Nassau, delaying Oasis of the Seas' return to Cape Liberty and forcing Royal Caribbean to cancel the following voyage's Port Canaveral call.
20 Sep 2026 · 2 min readDivers have recovered another victim from inside the capsized Virgo Transport 8 as Indonesian authorities extend the search and recovery operation for a further week.
20 Sep 2026 · 3 min readBelow Deck returns for Season 13 on October 12, with Captain Kerry Titheradge leading the crew of motor yacht Azul V around Phuket, Thailand.
20 Sep 2026 · 2 min readWhittier’s new $80 million Chugach Glacier Gateway cruise dock is considered a total loss after a 12-hour fire, while investigators work to establish the cause.
19 Sep 2026 · 3 min readStavanger, Skjolden Port and the Port of Dover are among the winners of the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Awards, presented during Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas.
19 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCosta Serena is serving as a floating accommodation base in Nagoya for up to 4,000 athletes and officials during the 2026 Asian Games.
19 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCelebrity Compass, the first vessel for Celebrity River Cruises, has floated out in Rotterdam and moved to TeamCo Shipyard for completion ahead of its planned 2027 debut.
18 Sep 2026 · 2 min readVanuatu has ended the search for 37 people missing after passenger ferry MV Matui sank between Santo and Ambae, with 39 people now believed to have died.
18 Sep 2026 · 3 min readPorts North has accelerated maintenance dredging in Cairns after abnormal siltation reduced parts of Trinity Inlet below nine metres and forced two Carnival cruise ships to change their calls.
18 Sep 2026 · 3 min readSilversea has reorganised its 17 accommodation types into Oceanview, Veranda, Residence and Villa categories, with new benefits for Residence and Villa guests from January 2027.
17 Sep 2026 · 3 min readIndonesian rescuers are assessing plans to turn the capsized Virgo Transport 8 upright so its interior can be searched, with 129 people still missing in the Java Sea.
17 Sep 2026 · 4 min readSydney's White Bay Cruise Terminal has installed the central power-supply structure for Australia's first cruise shore-power facility, with ship testing planned during the 2026–27 summer season.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readA fire in a linen-storage compartment aboard Phoenix Reisen's Amadea prompted 320 passengers to be moved between decks while the ship was berthed at Rønne in Denmark. Nobody was injured.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCompagnie Française de Croisières has become Ambassador Croisières as its integration with Ambassador Cruise Line continues, while retaining its French office, team, ship and French-language cruise product.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readA major fire has severely damaged Whittier’s new Glacier Creek cruise terminal, forcing Norwegian Jade away from the berth. No injuries were reported, the blaze has been extinguished and a full damage assessment is under way.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean has appointed retired US Air Force General Lori J. Robinson as godmother of Legend of the Seas ahead of its Veterans Day naming ceremony.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readNorwegian Aura will debut a 45-minute Whitney Houston production created with the singer's estate as the centrepiece of its entertainment programme in May 2027.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min readLindblad Expeditions has completed its largest acquisition to date, paying approximately $61 million for a 60% stake in White Desert and Echo Charlie.
15 Sep 2026 · 2 min readMSC World Asia has completed its final sea trials off western France ahead of delivery in November and its maiden Mediterranean cruise in December 2026.
15 Sep 2026 · 2 min readRoyal Caribbean and Meyer Turku have laid the keel for the cruise line’s unnamed fifth Icon-class ship, which is scheduled to debut in 2028.
15 Sep 2026 · 2 min readIndonesia has deployed the specialist survey vessel KRI Canopus-936 as the search continues for 129 people missing from the capsized ferry Virgo Transport 8.
15 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCelebrity Compass has completed its float-out in the Netherlands, moving Celebrity Cruises closer to launching its first European river cruises in August 2027.
15 Sep 2026 · 2 min readTravelmarvel and Quark Expeditions have agreed a ten-year charter partnership covering a new 99-suite, PC6 ice-class ship scheduled to enter service in 2029.
14 Sep 2026 · 3 min readAROYA Cruises is moving its flagship from the Arabian Gulf to an expanded Mediterranean programme for winter 2026–27, with Alexandria becoming a second embarkation port.
14 Sep 2026 · 2 min readIndonesian rescuers are searching the Java Sea after passenger vessel Virgo Transport 8 capsized in severe weather, leaving six people dead and about 130 missing.
13 Sep 2026 · 4 min readMSC Cruises has removed scenic cruising through Endicott Arm from MSC Poesia's final Alaska sailing of 2026 while extending the ship's scheduled visit to Juneau.
13 Sep 2026 · 4 min readPhoenix Reisen has said farewell to Deutschland after the traditional German cruise ship completed its final seasonal deployment for the operator.
13 Sep 2026 · 3 min readPhilippine authorities are trying to locate the captain of MV June Aster as investigators examine the alarm, evacuation and crew response to the Palawan ferry fire that killed at least 35 people.
12 Sep 2026 · 3 min readExplora Journeys has placed Explora I's replacement 2027-28 winter programme on sale, confirming a full South American season after withdrawing the ship from the Middle East.
11 Sep 2026 · 4 min readViking Astrea has touched water for the first time at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, moving the 998-guest, hydrogen-capable ocean ship into its final construction phase ahead of delivery in May 2027.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readShares in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Carnival Corporation fell to fresh 52-week lows on 10 September amid a wider market decline and investor concern over fuel costs and Caribbean pricing.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readFirefighters have boarded the burned-out passenger ferry MV June Aster off Palawan after smoke and extreme heat previously prevented access, as the search continues for 84 missing people.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readBookings have opened for Carnival Tropicale as Carnival Cruise Line reveals a six-slide waterpark, new family attractions and three dining concepts ahead of the ship’s 2028 Galveston debut.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readThe search following the MV June Aster ferry fire has resumed off Palawan, with authorities revising the missing-person total from 86 to 84 after confirming two listed passengers did not board.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readThe former Oceania Cruises ship Regatta has entered service for the new Explorations by Norwegian brand, beginning a 371-day world voyage from Civitavecchia under a two-year charter.
11 Sep 2026 · 3 min readAt least five people have died and 86 remain unaccounted for after fire swept through the passenger ferry MV June Aster near Coron in the Philippines, with 43 people rescued from a manifest of 134.
10 Sep 2026 · 3 min readHolland America Line has brought Oosterdam's major Evolution refurbishment forward by five weeks, cancelling previously published cruises and adding five new Mediterranean, transatlantic and Caribbean voyages.
10 Sep 2026 · 4 min readQueen Mary 2 will undergo a major 40-day refurbishment in France during spring 2027, adding 31 staterooms and upgrading its Grill accommodation, restaurants, kennels, spa, retail areas and planetarium.
10 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCosta Fortuna has begun its final voyage for Costa Cruises, bringing a 23-year career with the Italian line to a close before the ship is transformed into Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber.
10 Sep 2026 · 3 min readMSC Cruises has unveiled five new bar and lounge concepts for MSC World Asia, including a customisable soda bar, a Futurism-inspired cocktail venue and a Pan-Asian bar overlooking the World Promenade.
10 Sep 2026 · 3 min readOceania Cruises and Celiac Cruise will operate what they describe as the first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage, with every dining venue aboard Oceania Vista serving gluten-free menus during a 12-night British Isles sailing.
10 Sep 2026 · 4 min readNorwegian Sky's final voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line operated with its onboard shops closed and some spa services curtailed as preparations began for the ship's transfer to Cordelia Cruises.
9 Sep 2026 · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas has floated for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, moving the fourth Icon-class ship into its next phase of construction ahead of a planned August 2027 debut.
8 Sep 2026 · 3 min readOcean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is scheduled to welcome two cruise ships simultaneously for the first time in November 2027, providing the clearest operational indication yet of when the island's planned second berth could enter use.
8 Sep 2026 · 3 min readThe world's last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Southend Pier from 25 September for Thames, Tower Bridge, sea forts and Medway cruises.
7 Sep 2026 · 2 min readFour passengers were injured after the Sydney ferry Balmoral, carrying 149 people, struck a pylon while arriving at Circular Quay.
7 Sep 2026 · 2 min readUniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled its full 2028 programme, combining three new ships with eight new itineraries and an 11-day Mystery Journey through Europe.
7 Sep 2026 · 3 min readA passenger has died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager during the ship's visit to Lough Foyle, with the passenger brought ashore at Greencastle in County Donegal.
6 Sep 2026 · 2 min readTwenty-one people were injured after passenger ferry Teluk Bahang collided with MV Mekar Jaya inside Penang Port, with authorities launching an investigation into the vessels' navigation and radar systems.
5 Sep 2026 · 3 min readP&O Ferries has reported a personal data breach after a link containing customer information was inadvertently shared during a Calais-to-Dover sailing.
5 Sep 2026 · 3 min readAzamara Cruises chief administrative officer Captain Nico Corbijn is retiring after a 43-year career spanning shipboard operations and senior shoreside leadership.
4 Sep 2026 · 3 min readGalataport Istanbul is extending its cruise calendar across the full year as AROYA Cruises adds a major winter programme operating between October 2026 and April 2027.
4 Sep 2026 · 3 min readNorwegian authorities have seized the Russian state-owned expedition vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard under a court order obtained by Ukraine's Naftogaz.
3 Sep 2026 · 3 min readNorwegian Sky has begun its final voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line before transferring to Cordelia Cruises and entering service in India as Cordelia Sky.
3 Sep 2026 · 3 min readEST-Floattech will supply 9.7MWh of battery capacity for 15 new river cruise vessels serving operators including AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
3 Sep 2026 · 3 min readItajaí is investing R$20 million in a temporary cruise terminal capable of handling more than 4,500 passengers a day, with opening planned for November 2026.
3 Sep 2026 · 3 min readETIAS will introduce advance travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to 30 European countries. Here is what UK cruise passengers need to know, including the latest launch status, cost and application rules.
3 Sep 2026 · 6 min readRoyal Caribbean cancelled Serenade of the Seas' 30 August Alaska cruise after guests had boarded in Vancouver and repair teams were unable to resolve a technical issue.
2 Sep 2026 · 4 min readGlobal Ports Holding has introduced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme across its network of 35 cruise ports following a successful pilot at Nassau Cruise Port.
2 Sep 2026 · 3 min readThe Port of Riga recorded 55 cruise calls by the end of August, 15% more than at the same point in 2025, while three luxury ships made maiden visits during the month.
2 Sep 2026 · 3 min readPrincess Cruises is ending its direct-sales presence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and mainland China while retaining its offices in Japan and Singapore.
2 Sep 2026 · 3 min readNorwegian Cruise Line has inaugurated Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay ahead of its public opening during Norwegian Luna's call on 4 September.
2 Sep 2026 · 3 min readSeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled SeaDream III, its first new-build yacht in 25 years, with a July 2029 debut and voyages across six continents.
2 Sep 2026 · 3 min readThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reported $103 million in cruise revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 42% year on year. Adjusted EBITDA improved, but the parent company’s first-half net loss widened to $146 million amid significant finance costs.
1 Sep 2026 · 3 min readMatt DeWitte has returned to Hurtigruten as vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas after previously leading marketing for the company and, following its separation, HX Expeditions.
1 Sep 2026 · 3 min readFerry services from Taşucu to northern Cyprus have been cancelled following the fatal Filo Jet disaster, while nine people connected with the vessel’s operation have been remanded in custody.
1 Sep 2026 · 2 min readThe captain and seven crew members of the Filo Jet ferry have been detained as investigators examine the fatal sinking off northern Cyprus.
31 Aug 2026 · 4 min readPrincess Cruises plans to double its New Zealand port-call programme from the 2028/29 season, extending its coverage to nine destinations across the country.
31 Aug 2026 · 3 min readAt least eight people have died and 18 remain missing after the passenger ferry Filo Jet capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia in northern Cyprus for Taşucu in Turkey.
30 Aug 2026 · 3 min readAn HM Coastguard helicopter airlifted an unwell passenger from Carnival Legend while the cruise ship was sailing through the English Channel towards Dover.
30 Aug 2026 · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean delayed and shortened a Spectrum of the Seas cruise from Shanghai after Typhoon Saudel closed the port and kept the preceding voyage at sea for an additional night.
29 Aug 2026 · 2 min readMeyer Werft more than doubled revenue to €2.83 billion in 2025 and reduced its after-tax loss, helped by the deliveries of Asuka III and Disney Destiny.
29 Aug 2026 · 2 min readCarnival Conquest diverted while sailing towards Grenada to rescue the sole occupant of a disabled sailing vessel after receiving a distress relay from rescue authorities.
29 Aug 2026 · 3 min readFred. Olsen Cruise Lines has promoted Nikola Đurđić from Safety Officer to Staff Captain, marking the latest step in a career with the company that began aboard Braemar in 2018.
28 Aug 2026 · 2 min readPhoenix Reisen is offering free rebooking for selected long Danube cruises departing through 6 September as persistent low water continues to create uncertainty across Central Europe.
28 Aug 2026 · 3 min readUK ports have warned that long waits for additional electricity capacity and comparatively high power costs risk putting them at a disadvantage to European competitors as cruise lines expand their use of shore power.
28 Aug 2026 · 4 min readCarnival Cruise Line has opened an expanded year-round programme from Long Beach for 2028–29, with three- to eight-day cruises aboard Carnival Radiance and Carnival Panorama.
28 Aug 2026 · 3 min readThe Cruise Ship Interiors Awards has extended its 2026 submission deadline until 11 September, ahead of the ceremony at Hamburg Messe + Congress on 3 December.
28 Aug 2026 · 3 min readOceania Sonata has entered the water at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, beginning its fitting-out phase ahead of an August 2027 debut.
27 Aug 2026 · 3 min readPhiladelphia has formally opened its completed cruise terminal, cementing Norwegian Cruise Line's long-term return to the Pennsylvania homeport.
27 Aug 2026 · 3 min readGreenland’s government has asked cruise operators to avoid or limit navigation in sensitive fjord areas following local concerns about noise, wildlife and traditional activities.
27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readCarnival Cruise Line will take its reservations systems offline for 18 hours over the final weekend of August, affecting guests, travel advisors and contact-centre staff.
27 Aug 2026 · 3 min readDisney Cruise Line will return to New York in autumn 2027, with Disney Wish operating seven limited-season voyages to Bermuda, New England and Atlantic Canada.
27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readSouthampton is preparing for a particularly busy Bank Holiday weekend, with ten cruise ships scheduled to call at the port between Friday 28 and Sunday 30 August 2026.
27 Aug 2026 · 2 min readAzamara Quest will sail a 195-night World Cruise from San Diego to Copenhagen in 2029, visiting 126 ports across 40 countries and territories.
27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readOceania Cruises' Regatta is completing its farewell voyage after 23 years with the brand before beginning a year-round charter for Explorations by Norwegian.
26 Aug 2026 · 4 min readGalveston port trustees have deferred a proposed agreement with Royal Caribbean for a fifth cruise terminal at Pier 14 while further details are discussed.
26 Aug 2026 · 4 min readSwan Hellenic says July 2026 was its strongest operational month on record, with revenue up 170% year-on-year and Arctic revenue tripling.
26 Aug 2026 · 3 min readMargaritaville at Sea will begin weekly Friday cruises from Galveston in October 2027, becoming the growing Texas homeport's seventh cruise line.
26 Aug 2026 · 3 min readExplora Journeys has official Rolex boutiques aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA III, giving guests a rare opportunity to purchase a new Rolex while travelling at sea.
26 Aug 2026 · 5 min readHarland & Wolff's Belfast shipyard will transform Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber in a major refit expected to generate approximately £40 million for the region.
26 Aug 2026 · 3 min readRiviera Travel has temporarily paused new bookings for selected Rhine and Danube cruises departing through 13 September while low-water uncertainty continues.
26 Aug 2026 · 3 min readDisney Wish will operate seven cruises from New York in autumn 2027 as part of an extensive Disney Cruise Line deployment covering the Americas and Southeast Asia.
25 Aug 2026 · 3 min readAn extensive search of the Irish Sea has been stood down after authorities received a report that a man may have gone overboard from a passenger vessel travelling between Dublin and Holyhead.
25 Aug 2026 · 3 min readThe Bahamas Maritime Authority is leading the marine-safety investigation into the death of a passenger reported overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition near Scotland.
25 Aug 2026 · 3 min readViking has appointed seven travel-industry partners as godparents of seven new river ships ahead of a joint naming ceremony in Amsterdam on 15 October 2026.
25 Aug 2026 · 3 min readHolland America Line will introduce dedicated Lido Pool bandstands aboard Oosterdam and Zuiderdam as part of its $500 million Evolution programme.
25 Aug 2026 · 2 min readClive Palmer revived Titanic II in 2024 with a promised June 2027 maiden voyage, but no shipyard, construction contract or build programme has been announced.
24 Aug 2026 · 6 min readMSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia's 26-night voyage from Marghera to Durban because it says safe passage through the Suez Canal and Red Sea cannot be guaranteed.
24 Aug 2026 · 4 min readFrom Chianti Classico near Livorno to volcanic vineyards below Mount Vesuvius, these five wine experiences offer cruise passengers a memorable alternative to the usual Italian city tour.
24 Aug 2026 · 7 min readValiant Lady is scheduled to make Virgin Voyages’ inaugural call at Hamburg on 24 August 2026, remaining overnight at Cruise Center Altona.
24 Aug 2026 · 3 min readNorwegian Getaway will remain at PortMiami overnight on 24 August while the ship participates in commissioning work for the port’s shore-power system.
24 Aug 2026 · 3 min readUS authorities detained 11 foreign crew members from Volendam and Norwegian Breakaway during a Boston operation targeting suspected child sexual exploitation material.
23 Aug 2026 · 3 min readSilversea’s Silver Whisper has completed 25 years in service, with the intimate luxury ship continuing to operate worldwide voyages and scheduled to host the line’s 2029 World Cruise.
23 Aug 2026 · 4 min readHarland & Wolff built Titanic and once dominated Belfast, but later collapsed into administration twice. Its four shipyards are now owned and being modernised by Navantia UK.
23 Aug 2026 · 7 min readCelebrity Equinox will sail in Alaska for the first time during the 2028 season, operating seven-night one-way cruises between Vancouver and Seward.
23 Aug 2026 · 4 min readScenic has extended its notification window for European river cruises affected by low water to departures through 10 September, although recent rainfall has allowed some Upper Danube stretches to reopen.
23 Aug 2026 · 5 min readExplora Journeys has cancelled its planned 2027–28 Middle East cruises, with Explora V being redeployed to the Mediterranean and Explora I moving to South America.
22 Aug 2026 · 4 min readPolice Scotland has confirmed that a body was recovered during the search for a man reported overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition in the North Sea. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the missing man’s family has been informed.
22 Aug 2026 · 3 min readCalMac crew rescued a passenger reported overboard from MV Caledonian Isles before an alleged security threat led to the evacuation of 329 passengers at Ardrossan. Police later said the threat was not credible.
22 Aug 2026 · 3 min readHM Coastguard is coordinating a search for a man reported overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition during its passage from Lerwick to Dundee. Passengers have now disembarked following a ship-wide search.
21 Aug 2026 · 3 min readFrom passports and embarkation-day essentials to evening clothes, shore-excursion equipment and prohibited items, this comprehensive cruise packing list covers what to take—and what to leave at home.
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