Polar Latitudes' Fly & Cruise Antarctica Voyages Launch for 2028
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced a new series of its Fly and Cruise voyages to Antarctica beginning in the 2027–28 season on Ocean Nova.
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AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain
Two ships from AIDA Cruises, AIDAdiva & AIDAperla, were scheduled to meet yesterday, Monday, March 16th, in Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife.
Disney Launches “Midnight Magic” Cruise Ad Campaign
Disney Cruise Line introduced a new advertising campaign titled “Midnight Magic” on March 15, premiering at the Oscars - AKA the Academy Awards.
MSC Opens Edinburgh Creative Studio for Cruise Entertainment
MSC Group is expanding its entertainment capabilities with the development of a new production facility in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital city.
Fred. Olsen Funds Public Defibrillator in Liverpool, England
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has supported the installation of a public defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head in the Northwest of England, UK.
AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe
AIDAstella, the newest vessel in AIDA Cruises’ Selection class, is celebrating its 13th anniversary today, Monday, March 16th. Happy birthday!
P&O Cruises Updates Final Payment Deadline for Bookings
P&O Cruises has announced a change to the final payment deadline for new cruise bookings that are departing from the first of December 2026.
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean After Drydock
Costa Toscana is sailing in the Western Mediterranean following a scheduled drydock earlier this year at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.
China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship
China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
AIDAprima Hosts Winter Sports Cruise to Oslo
AIDAprima welcomed passengers for a short winter sports cruise to Oslo, running from March 12 to 17 with a two-day stop in the Norwegian capital.
Princess Cruises Plans Launch of New Onboard Initiative
Princess Cruises is to introduce a new onboard program called “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled on three ships in April 2026.
Fred. Olsen Wins MIDAS Award for Italian Menu
Fred. Olsen has been recognized with a MIDAS (Menu Innovation and Development Awards) award in the Travel & Leisure category for its Italian menu
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Royal Caribbean Debuts America’s Got Talent Show at Sea
Royal Caribbean to introduce new stage production inspired by the television series America’s Got Talent aboard Legend of the Seas in August 2026
Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons
Cruise lines have canceled the rest of their 2025–26 winter operations in the Arabian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
Dockworker Protest Blocks Access to Port of Maceió
Access to the Port of Maceió was disrupted Wednesday after dockworkers organized a protest that blocked traffic ahead of MSC Seaview's arrival.
Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings to Brooklyn
Virgin Voyages has announced that its cruises departing from New York City will begin sailing from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting April 6.
MarineXchange Adds AI Booking Feature to Cabin TVs
MXP launches new AI-powered feature for its in-cabin interactive TV system designed to help cruise lines boost onboard revenue, the company said.