Power Outage in Argostoli Linked to Cruise Ship Maneuvering: What Happened in Kefalonia?
On May 4th, Kefalonia’s capital, Argostoli, experienced a significant power outage starting around 04:30 PM local time. The blackout impacted the central area for about an ho
Celebrity Beyond Sets Sail: Miami Homeport Operations Now Underway!
On May 4th, the Celebrity Beyond, an EDGE-class vessel operated by Celebrity Cruises, made its debut at PortMiami, officially beginning its homeport operations in the city. The shi
Tragic Incident: 60-Year-Old Passenger Dies After Altercation on MSC Virtuosa Ship
On May 3, 2025, the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa set sail from Southampton, UK at 6:00 p.m. for a two-day journey to Zeebrugge/Bruges, Belgium. About two and a half hours into the voya
Hawaii Introduces 11% Cruise Passenger Tax to Support Environmental Initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will introduce an 11% tax on cruise ship passengers as part of its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), a move that aims to enhance funding for env
Port Roenne on Bornholm Island Expands Infrastructure with New Cruise Pier
Port Roenne on Bornholm Island, Denmark, is set to enhance its cruise infrastructure with a new pier measuring 374 meters in length and 11 meters in depth, anticipated to be comple
Virgin Voyages Unveils Exciting Music-Themed Cruises for 2025 and 2026: Celebration Voyages and Red Hot Sailing Club!
Virgin Voyages has revealed exciting updates for its music-themed cruises, featuring the new 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage and announcing headline acts for the 2025 Celebration
Lindblad Expeditions to Launch European River Voyages in 2026 with Transcend Cruises’ Fleet
Lindblad Expeditions has recently finalized a multi-year charter agreement with Transcend Cruises, marking their debut in European river cruising. This collaboration, which will la
Carnival Corporation Announces Unified North American Headquarters in Miami
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise ship company, is making significant moves to enhance its operations. The company has announced plans to consolidate its North Ame
Lindblad Appoints Keith Taylor as Interim Chief Maritime Officer
Lindblad Expeditions has appointed Keith Taylor as the interim Chief Maritime Officer, effective immediately. In this capacity, Taylor will manage the company’s global mariti
Tragedy at Sea: Stag Do Turns Deadly After Man Killed on Luxury Cruise Ship
A tragic incident unfolded aboard the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship, which had set sail from Southampton for a two-night journey. During the cruise, an argument escalated into a fight r