Orient Express Corinthian Achieves Record-Breaking Wind Propulsion
The Orient Express Corinthian, an ambitious sailing cruise vessel, is being constructed as one of the largest of its kind, measuring about 220 meters (721 feet) in length and boast
Cruise Lines Reaffirm Long-Term Commitment to the Arabian Gulf Amid Short-Term Adaptations
Despite recent changes in deployment affecting the winter 2026-2027 season, major cruise operators are showing long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter destination. Sev
Princess Cruises Expands Southern Caribbean Itinerary with New Barbados Homeport
Princess Cruises is set to enhance its Southern Caribbean operations by introducing Bridgetown, Barbados, as a new homeport for the 2027 and 2028 cruise seasons. This move compleme
British Passenger Medivaced from Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS: Details and Updates
A medical evacuation occurred on March 9, 2026, involving a 64-year-old British passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas. This incident took place during a seven-n
AmaWaterways Unveils AmaSofia: A Stunning New Ship Christened at ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam
AmaWaterways celebrated the christening of its newest riverboat, AmaSofia, on March 14th during the 2026 ASTA River Cruise Expo held in Amsterdam. The event attracted over a thousa
Hapag-Lloyd Extends Limited-Capacity Amazon Cruise Offerings Through 2028
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced the extension of its limited-capacity Amazon cruises through 2028, reflecting its commitment to navigating one of the world’s most challengi
Royal Caribbean Unveils ‘America’s Got Talent LIVE’ Experience on Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is set to premiere a new stage production, "America’s Got Talent LIVE," on board the Legend of the Seas in August 2026. This show wi
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Fourth Wish-Class Vessel: Introducing Disney Believe
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has officially announced the name of its fourth ship in the WISH-class series, titled Disney Believe. The ship is set to enter service in late 2027 as part o
Costa Serena to Float as a Hotel for Participants of the Nagoya Asian Games
A charter has been arranged for the Costa Serena to serve as a floating hotel during the upcoming 20th Asian Games, taking place in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, from September 19th to Oc
AmaWaterways’ AmaSofia Faces Propulsion Failure on Inaugural Voyage: What Happened?
During its inaugural voyage along the Rhine, the newly delivered AmaSofia faced a propulsion failure affecting two of its three engines. This incident led to an unscheduled service
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum OTS Set to Resume Homeporting in Singapore (2027-2028)
Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas is set to resume its homeporting in Singapore for the winter season from 2027 to 2028. This marks a continuation of the ship’
Celestyal Cruises Extends Cancellations Amid Ongoing Gulf Deployment Delays
Celestyal Cruises has announced the cancellation of more sailings in its Mediterranean schedule as both of its vessels remain in the Persian Gulf, where regional instability is imp