MV Ortelius Sets New Polar Cruise Record in the Weddell Sea
In February 2026, the ice-strengthened expedition vessel MV Ortelius made headlines by setting a new record for the southernmost latitude reached by a non-icebreaker passenger ship
Carnival Corporation Signs Fleetwide Maintenance Agreement for Evac System
Carnival Corporation, recognized as the world’s largest cruise ship owner, has recently finalized a global service agreement with Evac Group. This agreement is aimed at ensur
Azamara Ashore: Enhancing Your Journey with Extended Exploration Beyond the Quays
Azamara Cruises has relaunched its Azamara Ashore land program, expanding its Destination Immersion® concept to allow for greater exploration beyond traditional seafaring journeys
Seabourn Venture Sets New Southern Milestones on Antarctica Exploration Voyage
During a recent 12-day voyage exploring Antarctica from January 28 to February 9, 2026, the Seabourn Venture achieved noteworthy milestones for Seabourn and the Carnival Corporatio
Ferry Services Halted in the Strait of Gibraltar Amidst Storm Marta’s Impact on Maritime Travel
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Gibraltar experienced significant disruptions on February 7th due to Storm Marta, which brought strong winds and rough seas, making ferry operatio
Royal Caribbean Resumes Scheduled Cruise Ship Visits to Jamaica: What You Need to Know
The resumption of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) cruise sailings to Jamaica marks a significant turn in Caribbean cruise operations, following the delays caused by Hurricane M
MSC Cruises Unveils Exciting Winter 2027-2028 Itineraries for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has begun taking reservations for its winter 2027-2028 itineraries that include routes in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. To encourage early bookings, the cruise
HAL-Holland America Line Unveils Winter 2027–2028 Fleet Deployment Schedules
HAL-Holland America Line has unveiled its fleet deployment schedules for the winter 2027–2028 season, featuring nearly three dozen voyages across various destinations such as Haw
Mooring Incident at Ocean Cay: What Happened with MSC Seaside?
On February 5, 2026, the MSC Seaside encountered a mooring incident while docked at MSC Cruises’ private island, Ocean Cay. Strong winds severely impacted mooring conditions,
Adora Magic City Celebrates Historic 1 Millionth Embarkation in Shanghai’s Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises has recently celebrated a significant milestone with the embarkation of its one-millionth passenger aboard the Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship manufactu
Heroic Rescue at Sea: MV Isle of Islay’s Daring Delivery Passage to Scotland
During its delivery journey to Scotland, the MV Isle of Islay, a new ferry for CalMac, successfully rescued a man from the sea off the coast of Morocco. The Ro-Pax vessel was on it
Keel Laid for Oceania Sonata at Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera: A Milestone in Luxury Cruising
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the keel of Oceania Sonata has been laid, marking a significant milestone in its construction. This traditional ceremony highlights