Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal
Ten cruise ships were scheduled to arrive in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s well known and now traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration.
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Former Costa Magica Prepares for China Service After Refit
The former Costa Magica has arrived in a Chinese shipyard as it prepares to begin operations with Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line.
Marella Explorer Showcases Fruit Carving Art at Sea
Marella Cruises has introduced distinctive fruit carving presentations on board Marella Explorer, the company revealed in a recent press release.
Hong Kong Opens Tender for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Operator
A new tender has been issued looking for someone to operate and manage the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) in Hong Kong from June 2028 onward.
Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port
Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.
Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport
Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.
Piano Land Concludes First Malaysia Season, Returns to Hong Kong
Astro Ocean has completed its inaugural deployment from Malaysia, with Piano Land now sailing back to Hong Kong while carrying 1,700 guests.
P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service
P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.
Survey Finds Cruisers Favor Mid-Size Ships Over Mega-Ships
While ever-larger vessels continue to dominate new launches, recent research suggests many passengers prefer more moderately sized cruise ships.
Blue Dream Cruises Halts Sailings Citing Ship Maintenance
Blue Dream Cruises announces suspension of operations from Jan 4, attributing the decision to hardware upgrades, maintenance on Blue Dream Melody
MSC Seashore to Move to PortMiami for 2027-2028 Winter
With the introduction of the new MSC World Atlantic in Port Canaveral, MSC Cruises plans to reposition the MSC Seashore to PortMiami in late 2027.
Carnival Expands its Fun Italian Style Cruises in 2027
Carnival plans to extend its "Fun Italian Style" offering to additional ports and regions in 2027 as part of updated fleet deployment plans.
Fog Delays Carnival Spirit Arrival and Embarkation in Mobile
The Carnival Spirit cruise ship was forced to arrive late in Mobile on Sunday 28th December after heavy fog reduced visibility in the port area.
Allure of the Seas Marks 15 Years With Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas has recently reached 15 years of service with Royal Caribbean International, having been delivered on October 28th, 2010.
Fatal Fire Damages Passenger Vessel in Cox’s Bazar
A fire erupted on board the passenger vessel Atlantic Cruise on December 27th while it was berthed at Nuniachhara in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Coral Adventurer Grounds Off Papua New Guinea Coast
The Australian-flagged cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground along the Finschhafen Coast, east of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on December 27th.
Marella Cruises Launches Savings on Sailings Through 2027
Marella Cruises has introduced a new promotion offering savings on cruises booked between December 22nd and March 2nd, through summer 2027.
Norwegian Cruise Line Shares Holiday Thanks with Crew Members
With the holiday season underway, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings issues a message of gratitude to crew members and island teams across its fleet.
Carnival Expands Adults Only SEA Voyages for 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is adding more adults-only departures to its 2026 schedule, according to an update shared by Brand Ambassador John Heald.
Royal Caribbean Honors Crew with Year End Holiday Message
Royal Caribbean wrapped up 2025 by focusing on its workforce, sharing a holiday message that recognized the crew members who keep the company moving