Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona
Carnival Freedom has departed Port Canaveral for a 14-night transatlantic repositioning cruise that will take the ship to Barcelona, Spain.
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Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily
Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.
One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast
One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
CSCL Star Arrival Highlights Benefits of Elbe Deepening at Hamburg
Arrival of Cosco’s CSCL Star in Hamburg provides one of the strongest examples so far of advantages of Elbe River deepening project.
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports
Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.
Santorini Staircase Closure Disrupts Cruise Ship Excursions
Karavolades Stairs, the staircase connecting Santorini's old port with the town of Fira, is temporarily closed, according to local media reports.
Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River
Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.
Virgin Voyages to Debut Scandinavia and Baltic Cruises in 2028
Virgin Voyages to expand into Northern Europe in 2028 with sailings from Amsterdam for the line's first Scandinavia and Baltic season.
La Coruna Set for Busy Cruise Day During Total Solar Eclipse
La Coruna is gearing up for one of its busiest cruise days in recent years, with five cruise ships due to arrive on August 12 for the solar eclipse.
Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece
A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses
Romania Unveils 11 Black Sea Offshore Wind Concession Areas
Romanian government releases draft decision outlining 11 offshore wind concession areas in Black Sea with combined generation potential of 11.5 GW.
British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit
A 62-year-old British cruise passenger has been found dead in her cabin while her cruise ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini.
Seven Seas Navigator Begins Final Northern Europe Season in Dover
The Seven Seas Navigator has arrived in Dover to begin its farewell Northern Europe deployment with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
UK Supreme Court Backs Buyer Compensation in Ship Sale Case
UK Supreme Court rules buyers may claim loss-of-bargain damages under the Norwegian Saleform 2012 contract when seller's negligence delays delivery.
Disney Dream Crew Drink Tampering Claim Investigated in Spain
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member aboard the Disney Dream reported a suspected drink tampering incident.