HAL Reintroduces Behind-the-Scenes Ship Tours for an Inside Look at Holland America Line Cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has reintroduced its exclusive behind-the-scenes ship tours, granting guests access to various operational areas typically restricted from public view. The
MSC World Asia: Elevating Onboard Entertainment with Pan-Asian Inspiration
MSC Cruises is set to enhance the standard of onboard entertainment with the launch of its new flagship, MSC World Asia, in December 2026. As the third vessel in the World Class se
Crown Iris Skips Port Call as Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Erupts on Syros
A group of 150 to 300 pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Syros Island, Greece, disrupted the arrival of the Israeli-operated cruise ship Crown Iris on July 22, 2025. The cruise, with
Smithsonian Journeys Revives Mississippi River Cruises with Enriching Historic Commentary
Smithsonian Journeys is set to resume its Mississippi River cruises, marking its first foray into U.S. inland waterways since 2019 following a pandemic-induced hiatus. This new iti
Greece Introduces Seasonal Cruise Passenger Fee to Combat Overtourism
Greece has unveiled a new disembarkation fee for cruise passengers arriving at its ports and islands, commencing on July 21, 2025. This initiative seeks to address the issues of ov
Tragic Incident: Crew Member Dies After Jumping Overboard from Icon OTS Near the Bahamas
On the evening of July 24, a tragic incident occurred aboard the Icon of the Seas while it was approximately 200 miles east of Nassau in the eastern Caribbean. At around 7:00 p.m.,
Carnival Panorama Expands Mexican Riviera Cruises Through Spring 2028 with CCL
Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has announced an extension of its Carnival Panorama ship’s deployment from Long Beach, California, through spring 2028. This expansion introduces o
Catania Port Unveils Pier 25: A New Cruise Berth for Mega Ships
Catania Port in Sicily, under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH), has recently completed modernization works at Pier 25, significantly enhancing its capacity to accommoda
SeaDream Unveils Exciting Caribbean Superyacht Itineraries for Spring 2028
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced its spring 2028 Caribbean season, featuring 32 new voyages aboard the newly refurbished SeaDream I and SeaDream II. Set to run from January to Apr
Celebrity Cruises Announces Phased Rollout of 2027–2028 Fleet Deployments
Celebrity Cruises has revealed its structured launch plan for the 2027–2028 fleet deployment schedule, which will cover over 280 ports across all seven continents in 70 countries