Cruise news
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World’s largest fast ferry Express 5 strikes breakwater, temporarily withdrawn from service
The high-speed ferry Express 5 (IMO 9913286, Denmark-flagged), currently ranked as the world’s largest fast ferry/catamaran, allided with a...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure disrupts Antarctic cruise on Swan Hellenic's ship SH Diana
Passengers aboard Swan Hellenic’s expedition ship SH Diana have experienced significant disruptions during a 20-night repositioning voyage from...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Caribbean Princess ship starts winter 2024-2025 cruise season from Port Canaveral FL
Princess Cruises marked the arrival of Caribbean Princess at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida), inaugurating a new season of Caribbean voyages from...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Legend starts inaugural cruise from St Petersburg Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its newest vessel - American Legend, embarked on the maiden voyage on Monday, November 25th. The ship is...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne showcases largest curated art collection at sea
Cunard Line has unveiled a partnership with Talk Art podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, introducing an innovative, self-guided art tour on...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis returns to Portsmouth UK for winter cruise season
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations from Portsmouth England this November, launching a winter season of voyages on the...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton’s ship Ilma starts Caribbean cruises from San Juan
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest ship -the megayacht Ilma, arrived in the Caribbean, marking an inaugural call in San Juan (Puerto Rico...
November 27, 2024 - Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard airlifts 32-yo man from HAL's ship ms Zaandam off Oahu Hawaii
A medical evacuation was conducted early Tuesday morning, November 26th, from the HAL-Holland America Line ship ms Zaandam, ~50 miles (~80 km) off...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands beverage offers with Kylie Minogue's wine No Alcohol Sparkling Rose
Princess Cruises has added Kylie Minogue's award-winning No Alcohol Sparkling Rosе wine to its "Love Line Premium Liquors" collection, expanding its...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alexandria Port enhances Egypt’s position as a Mediterranean cruise hub
The Alexandria Port Authority, under the leadership of Rear Admiral Ahmed Hawash, facilitated the arrival of the cruise ship Astoria Grande on the...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Final touches underway for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship MSC World America
With the April 2025 launch of MSC’s newest ship - MSC World America, approaching, the company provided an update on the vessel’s...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar's newest cruise ship Star Seeker floated out in Portugal
Windstar Cruises’ newest vessel, the Star Seeker, was successfully floated out on Monday, November 25th, at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Musica ship arrives in Durban (South Africa) starting 2024-2025 cruise season
MSC Musica ship started South Africa 2024-2025 season with its arrival in Durban on November 25th. The upcoming winter season features diverse...
November 25, 2024