Cruise Industry

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview Bound for Brazil Event

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview are en route to Brazil where they'll operate as floating hotels during a United Nations conference in Belém do Pará.

The MSC Seaview docked alongside another smaller cruise ship in port

Mitsui’s Nippon Maru to Retire After 35 Years at Sea

Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru, operated by Mitsui Ocean Cruises, is to retire 10 May 2026, marking the end of more than 30 years of service.

A photo of the Nippon Maru cruise ship as seen on the screen of a camera

Fashion Icons Set Sail for Transatlantic Fashion Week

Cunard reveals several of the world’s most renowned figures in fashion are aboard the Queen Mary 2 this week for “Transatlantic Fashion Week.”

A model walking a fashion runway in a backless gown

MSC Meraviglia Uses Shore Power at Brooklyn Terminal

MSC Meraviglia successfully used shore power for the first time in New York, connecting to the grid at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on October 26

The MSC Meraviglia cruise ship sailing close t land at dusk

Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang

Celukan Bawang Harbor, Saturday, November 1, residents from The World, its crew and local stakeholders joined forces in a coastal clean-up event.

People o a tropical beach participating in a beach cleanup

BBC Studios Expands Maritime Line-Up with Three Channels

BBC Studios unveils three channels specifically for cruise ship audiences, available exclusively through its maritime entertainment partner Anuvu

British Broadcasting Corporation offices

The World Wins Best Ship Wine List for 11th Year

The World, Residences at Sea has taken home the title of Best Ship Wine List for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine magazine.

Two people clinking glasses of red wine together

New Infrastructure Tax Impacts Iceland’s Cruise Industry

A number of cruise ships are reportedly steering clear of Icelandic ports following the introduction of a new infrastructure tax in 2025.

A small rural town near the Icelandic coast

Scenic Group Launches New Wine Group Travel Program

Scenic Group has unveiled its new Wine Group Program, created especially for wine lovers and travel advisors to design tailor-made group journeys.

Three people clinking glasses of white wine

Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call in Singapore

The Discovery Princess made its first-ever visit to Singapore earlier this week, docking at Marina Bay Cruise Centre on October 28th, 2025.

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

Royal Clipper to Explore Adriatic Sea in Summer 2026

Star Clippers says Royal Clipper will sail new Adriatic itinerary in summer 2026, offering guests a journey through Croatia, Montenegro, Italy.

Part of the Croatian coastline on the Adriatic sea

MSC Poesia Becomes First Ship to Use Shore Power in Le Havre

The MSC Poesia has made history as the first vessel to connect to shore power at the Port of Le Havre, France according to an official statement.

The MSC Poesia cruise ship in a port

Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief

Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.

paper Jamaican flags on cocktails sticks

Royal Caribbean Unveils 2027 Europe and Med Cruises

Royal Caribbean International has revealed its lineup of itineraries for the 2027 cruise season across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas cruise ship in dock

MSC Magnifica Begins Major Upgrade and Enhancement

Renovation work is underway on MSC Magnifica, marking the beginning of a major enhancement aimed at elevating guest experience across the fleet.

The MSC Magnificia cruise ship sailing past a hilly landscape

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Crew With Beyond BOLD Week

Royal Caribbean launches Beyond BOLD Crew Week, a fleetwide celebration honoring the 70,000 dedicated crew members who bring every cruise to life

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Royal Caribbean To Open Santorini Beach Club In 2026

Royal Caribbean unveils plans for a private destination in Santorini, continuing its strategic expansion of vacation experiences across the globe

Blue domed churches in Santorini, Greece

Crew Member Dies In Tragic Accident Aboard P&O’s Arvia

A crew member has died following a workplace accident aboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia on October 26, just two days after the ship departed Southampton.

A close up of P&O's cruise ship Arvia's bridge

MSC Preziosa Launches 2025-26 Cruise Season In Santos

MSC's cruise ship, the Preziosa officially kicked off the 2025–2026 cruise season at the Port of Santos, Brazil, on Sunday, October 26th, 2025.

The MSC Preziosa cruise ship lit up at night and moored offshore

Crew Member Goes Overboard From Viking Star In Aegean

A tragic incident occurred aboard the Viking Star when a crew member went overboard while the ship was sailing between Crete and Sicily on Monday

Close up of a Viking cruise ship