Oceania Sonata Unveils Expanded Suites in Anticipation of 2027 Launch
Oceania Cruises has unveiled plans for enhanced suite accommodations on its upcoming ship, Oceania Sonata, which is set to join the fleet in August 2027. This vessel, marking the d
Astro Ocean Cruise’s Piano Land Sets Sail from Hong Kong After Successful Malaysia Season
Astro Ocean Cruise’s ship Piano Land has recently returned to Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone as it brought approximately 1,700 passengers—making it the largest grou
Greek Ferry Services Gradually Resume After Weather Disruptions
Ferry operations in Greece started to gradually resume on January 11th, 2026, as the strong winds that had previously grounded vessels diminished. Authorities, however, warned that
Ponant Expands Presence in French Polynesia with Deployment of Second Vessel
Ponant Explorations Group is set to increase its cruise offerings in French Polynesia by launching two ships in late 2026 and into 2027. This expansion follows over 25 years of ser
Chef Karime López Takes the Helm of Culinary Program on Aqua Lares
Aqua Expeditions has announced that Chef Karime López will spearhead the culinary program for Aqua Lares, their upcoming ultra-luxury superyacht set to launch in February 2026 in
Outbreak Alert: 89 Norovirus Cases Confirmed on Holland America’s ms Rotterdam
A recent voyage aboard Holland America’s ms Rotterdam has been marred by a norovirus outbreak, affecting nearly 90 individuals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
Connemara Mechanical Issues Cause Overcapacity on Bluebridge Ferries’ Livia Service
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries faced a challenging situation on January 11th, 2026, when an overbooking incident required up to 36 passengers to disembark from the ferry Livia just
Mein Schiff 5 Enters Dubai Drydock for Scheduled Maintenance: What to Expect
TUI’s Mein Schiff 5 has officially entered drydock in Dubai for scheduled maintenance and refurbishment, resulting in a temporary halt to her winter deployment in the Middle
MSC Poesia to Wrap Up Passenger Services Early for Upcoming Refurbishment
MSC Poesia will end its passenger operations ahead of schedule, concluding its current voyage in Southampton on February 13, 2026, instead of wrapping up in Valletta on February 23
AIDAdiva Launches Busan’s 2026 Global Cruise Season with a Splash
Busan welcomed the AIDAdiva on January 12, 2026, marking the city’s first cruise call of the year. The ship, operated by AIDA Cruises, arrived at Busan Port with about 2,000