Oceania Cruises Unveils Exciting Holiday Itineraries for 2025–2027
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an impressive range of holiday itineraries for the upcoming 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 seasons. Featuring over 40 luxurious sailings, these voyages wi
Tragic Loss: Captain Michele Bartolomei Passes Away on Diamond Princess Ship
The maritime community is mourning the unexpected death of Captain Michele Bartolomei, Master of the Diamond Princess, who passed away on May 19, 2025, while the ship was docked in
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS: Newest Ship Begins Sea Trials Ahead of Its 2025 Debut
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Star of the Seas, has officially begun its sea trials in the Baltic Sea, a crucial step ahead of its anticipated launch in August 2025. Constru
Emergency Medevac Successfully Conducted Off Aceh Coast for Two Mein Schiff 6 Passengers
An emergency medical evacuation was carried out by Indonesian maritime authorities over the weekend for two passengers aboard the Mein Schiff 6, which was sailing off the coast of
Costa Favolosa Enhances Sanitation Measures in Response to Gastrointestinal Illness and Norovirus Outbreak
Costa Favolosa has implemented emergency health and safety measures in response to reports of gastrointestinal illness, specifically Norovirus, among passengers during its ongoing
Ocean Victory Detained in Malaga: Alma Cruceros Suspending Operations Raises Concerns
The MS Ocean Victory, operated by the newly established Spanish cruise line Alma Cruceros, was detained on May 20, 2025, at Port Málaga, Spain. The detention resulted from a legal
Carnival Splendor Rides to the Rescue: How a Cruise Ship Saved Sailors and Their Dogs in the South Pacific
On May 22, 2025, the Carnival Splendor was involved in a maritime rescue operation near New Caledonia, approximately 7 nautical miles from the coast. The vessel responded to a dist
Four Seasons Yachts Orders Second Vessel from Fincantieri: A New Era in Luxury Cruising
Four Seasons Yachts, in collaboration with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, has announced the financing for its second ultra-luxury vessel, named Four Seasons II. This ship will be
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line Gears Up for a Record-Breaking Summer Season
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for an extensive summer season in 2025 with its largest deployment yet, featuring 29 vessels. With the debut of Celebration Key in Grand Baha
Celebrity Cruises Announces 2026 President’s Cruise Aboard the Methanol-Ready Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has announced that the 2026 edition of its President’s Cruise will take place on its forthcoming flagship, the Celebrity Xcel. This special voyage is set to emb