Emerald Rayia Makes Waves: Mediterranean Debut and Upcoming Red Sea Season
Emerald Cruises has announced the launch of its new luxury yacht, the Emerald Rayia, which is set to begin operations in 2026. The ship will embark on its inaugural 10-night voyage
SunStone: Pioneering a New Era of Excellence
SunStone Ships is advancing with plans for its next wave of vessels, as it transitions leadership to the next generation. Niels Erik-Lund has handed over daily operations to his so
Celebration Key: Welcoming Grand Bahama in Anticipation of Carnival Vista’s Arrival
On July 12, Grand Bahama welcomed local leaders and residents aboard the Carnival Vista for a preview of the much-anticipated Celebration Key, a private destination developed by Ca
Legal Ruling Puts the Brakes on Port Nice Cruise Caps: What You Need to Know
A court in Nice has ruled against Mayor Christian Estrosi’s decree aimed at limiting cruise passenger numbers at the ports of Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The decree, issue
Saudi Red Sea Authority Unveils First Maritime Regulations for Cruise Ships
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Authority has launched its first set of regulations governing cruise shipping operations, marking a significant move to position the Red Sea as a premier g
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Expands Galápagos Fleet with Delfina and Gemini
In the serene waters of Academy Bay on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos archipelago, National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions celebrated a momentous occasion as it officially
Federal Operation Leads to Crew Removal from Victory Cruise Lines in the Great Lakes
During routine operations at the Port of Detroit, crew members from Victory Cruise Lines’ ships, Victory I and Victory II, were taken off the vessels by U.S. Customs and Border P
Celebrating Collaborative Success: Explora Journeys and Fincantieri Mark Triple Milestone in Genoa
At Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Explora Journeys celebrated a significant milestone on July 14, 2025, with three major shipbuilding events occurring in a s
SAGA UK’s Newest Riverboat, Spirit of the Moselle, Officially Christened in Amsterdam
SAGA Cruises, a UK-based cruise line, celebrated the christening of its newest riverboat, the Spirit of the Moselle, in Amsterdam on June 30th. This event marked the introduction o
Dispute Erupts Over Allegations of Reef Damage by Silver Cloud near Alor Island, Indonesia
A diving operator from Bluewater Travel has accused Silversea’s expedition ship, Silver Cloud, of damaging coral reefs near Alor, Indonesia. The operator claimed in a Facebook po