Mooring Incident at Ocean Cay: MSC Seaside’s Brief Disruption Explained
During operations at MSC Cruises’ private island, Ocean Cay, on February 5, 2026, the ship MSC Seaside encountered strong winds that compromised its mooring conditions. This
Adora Magic City Celebrates Milestone: 1-Millionth Embarkation in Shanghai Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises has reached a significant milestone by recording its one-millionth passenger embarkation aboard the Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship built in China. This
Heroic Rescue at Sea: MV Isle of Islay Saves Lives During Delivery Passage to Scotland
During its delivery journey to Scotland, the newly constructed CalMac ferry, MV Isle of Islay, was involved in a maritime rescue operation off the coast of Morocco. The Ro-Pax vess
Keel of Oceania Sonata Laid at Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera: A New Era in Luxury Cruising Begins
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the keel for Oceania Sonata has been successfully laid, signifying a significant milestone in the ship’s construction. The kee
Summer 2026: StarDream Cruises’ Star Voyager Schedule from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
StarDream Cruises’ ship Star Voyager will resume its operations in Southeast Asia during the summer of 2026, with roundtrips scheduled from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur between
Maritime Safety Investigation Launched into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour
Investigators from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted an inspection of the cruise ship Carnival Encounter on February 9, 2026, while it was docked in Darwin
Fred Olsen’s Bolette Resumes Service Following Refurbishment in Falmouth, UK
The cruise ship Bolette, which is the flagship of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, has officially resumed service following a 16-day drydock refurbishment at the APCL A&P shipyard in
Tragic Incident: Passenger Falls Overboard from Costa Smeralda in Civitavecchia
In the early afternoon of February 6, 2026, an incident occurred at Civitavecchia Port involving a passenger who fell overboard from the Costa Smeralda cruise ship. The vessel was
Upcoming DCL Deployments: Disney Wish in Europe and Disney Adventure in Asia
Disney Cruise Line is gearing up for significant expansions in 2026 and 2027 with the deployment of two of its ships, the Disney Wish and the Disney Adventure. The Disney Wish is s
Viking Cruises Launches Brand Experience Centre in Beijing, China
Viking Cruises has recently inaugurated a brand experience center in Beijing, which marks a strategic move in their expansion into the Chinese cruise market. This facility is desig
Unveiling the Future: Completion of Meyer Turku’s AVATAR Net-Zero Cruise Ship Concept
The Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku has successfully developed the AVATAR project, a pioneering net-zero cruise ship concept. This innovative design marks a significant advancement in
Emergency Incident: Harbour Pilot Falls Overboard During Emerald Princess Arrival in Kauai
As the cruise ship Emerald Princess approached Nawiliwili Harbour off Kauai on February 10, 2026, a routine pilot transfer turned into an incident. The local pilot, attempting to b