New Horizons Ahead: Agreement Signed for Taranto Port’s Future Cruise Terminal
On February 20, 2026, a significant agreement was finalized in Taranto, Italy, between the port authority and Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the operator for cruise facilities. Th
Fincantieri Unveils “Four Seasons I”: The World’s First Intelligent Ultra-Luxury Superyacht
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered the "Four Seasons I," the world’s first intelligent ultra-luxury superyacht, to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings
Scenic Group’s Stunning Superyacht Emerald Kaia Sets Sail for Europe in 2026 Season
The luxury superyacht Emerald Kaia has set sail from Halong Bay, Vietnam, beginning her journey to Europe for the 2026 season. She is expected to make her debut in April 2026, with
Costa Favolosa Faces Rough Seas: A Challenging Encounter with Winds and Swells off Southern Brazil
On the night of February 18, 2026, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa faced severe weather conditions while sailing off the southern coast of Brazil. An extratropical cyclone in the re
Vancouver’s 2026 Cruise Season Kicks Off at Canada Place Terminal
The cruise season for 2026 was officially inaugurated at Canada Place Terminal in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 26th, with the arrival of the Disney Wonder. Thi
MSC Poesia Undergoes Major Refurbishment Ahead of Alaskan Cruise Season
The MSC Poesia, a Musica-class cruise ship, has entered dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard for significant refurbishment ahead of its Alaskan cruise season, set to start in May 202
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Enhances Winter 2027-2028 Schedule with Exciting Indian Ocean Itineraries
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced plans to expand its winter 2027-2028 expedition program, introducing new routes in the western Indian Ocean to complement its traditional polar it
Oman Welcomes Over 137,000 Cruise Ship Tourists in 2025!
Oman has experienced a significant surge in cruise tourism, welcoming over 137,000 visitors in 2025, according to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. This growth stems from effor
Navigating Turbulence: How Regional Conflict Disrupts Cruise Operations in the Arabian Gulf
Cruise operations in the Arabian Gulf are facing significant disruptions due to escalating military tensions in the region. Major cruise lines have modified their itineraries and i
CCL-Carnival Drops Puerto Vallarta from Mexican Riviera Itinerary Due to Security Issues
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has decided to remove Puerto Vallarta from its Mexican Riviera itinerary due to recent security concerns connected to cartel violence in the region. Follow
Missile Strike Near Mein Schiff 4 in Abu Dhabi: Rising Tensions in the Gulf Region
On March 1, 2026, during an escalating military conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran, a missile struck the waters near the docked German-flagged cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 a
Norovirus Outbreak Confirmed on HAL’s MS Westerdam at Kai Tak Terminal
Epidemiological surveillance was launched by Hong Kong health authorities on March 1, 2026, after Holland America Line’s ship, MS Westerdam, docked at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal