Ponant to Deploy Two Ships in French Polynesia in 2026
Ponant confirms plans to operate two vessels in French Polynesia during the winter 2026–27 season; Le Jacques Cartier and the Paul Gauguin.
Cruise Industry
Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview
A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.
Disney Adventure Meets Destiny and Fantasy at Sea
Disney’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, sailed near Freeport, Bahamas, on Tuesday marking the occasion with a meetup with Destiny and Fantasy.
Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port reports MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura and Seven Seas Grandeur all made their first-ever visits to the destination in December.
TUI Cruises Appoints First Female Captain in Mein Schiff Fleet
TUI Cruises has appointed Kira Schikorr as the first female captain in the Mein Schiff fleet, placing her at the helm of the Mein Schiff 6.
Ushuaia Sets Cruise Record With 19 Ship Calls in Three Days
The port of Ushuaia in Argentina, recorded a new milestone for them in late December after welcoming 19 cruise ships over a three-day period.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026
Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.
Norwegian Viva Launches First 14-Night Galveston Cruise
NCLH's cruise ship, the Norwegian Viva has begun the first of two 14-night sailings scheduled to depart from Galveston, Texas this season.
Luminara Makes Maiden Call to New Asia Homeport, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the luxury yacht Luminara made its first-ever visit to Hong Kong on January 13, 2026.
Costa Serena First Cruise Ship to Call at Vietnam in 2026
Costa Serena, with more than 2,960 passengers onboard, arrived in Nha Trang this month, marking the first cruise ship call to Vietnam in 2026.
AIDA Partners With Orlando Magic to Expand Sports Reach
AIDA is broadening its international sports presence through a new partnership with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Orlando Magic.
Zuiderdam Sets Out on 21-Night Ultimate Caribbean Voyage
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zuiderdam recently departed PortMiami to begin a 21-night cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
MSC Meraviglia to Debut in Southern Caribbean in 2027
The cruise ship, the MSC Meraviglia will be deployed to the Southern Caribbean for the first time during the 2027 to 2028 winter season.
Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy
Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.
Carnival Dream Sets Sail on Extended Journeys Cruises
Carnival Dream departed Galveston, Texas earlier this month to begin a special 14-night voyage to the Southern Caribbean and Central America.
MSC Poesia to End Passenger Sailings Early in Europe
MSC Poesia will conclude passenger service sooner than originally scheduled, with its current cruise set to end in Southampton on February 13th.
Queen Anne Departs Southampton on Cunard 2026 World Voyage
The Queen Anne sailed from Southampton yesterday, Sunday 11th of January, marking the start of one of Cunard’s world voyages for the 2026 season.
Norovirus Affects Nearly 90 Aboard Holland America Cruise
A norovirus outbreak was recorded on a Holland America Line cruise during a recent Caribbean sailing, impacting close to 90 passengers and crew.
AIDAperla to Return to Middle East for 2027-28 Winter
AIDA Cruises has opened reservations for AIDAperla's Middle East and Arabian Gulf cruises that are scheduled for the 2027-28 winter season.
Olympic Flame Passes Costa Smeralda During Savona Port Call
Italy’s countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics saw a memorable scene last week as the Olympic flame passed through Savona alongside a cruise ship.