Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton

Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.

Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community

The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.

Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept

Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.

French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case

A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant

Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition

The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.

AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde

AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround

Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port

A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area

Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.

Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany

A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.

Costa Cruises Wins Big at Talent Communication Summit

Costa Cruises achieved major success at the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard its vessel Costa Toscana, securing the top award.

Celestyal Cancels More Aegean Cruises Amid Delays

In a statement on Tuesday, Celestyal Cruises announces cancellation of another Aegean Sea sailing due to the ongoing situation in the Arabian Gulf.

AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time

A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.

EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan

The European Commission has given approval to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish support program aimed at expanding offshore wind capacity.

Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm

MSC Sinfonia Returns to Europe After South America Season

MSC Sinfonia is currently sailing back towards Europe without any passengers onboard after completing its winter deployment in South America.