Medevac Operations: Two Passengers Rescued from Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
During an Eastern Caribbean cruise, Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Icon of the Seas, conducted a medical evacuation for two passengers experiencing serious pulmonary i
MSC Poesia Set to Host ORCA Marine Mammal Observer in Alaska: A 2026 Expedition
MSC Cruises has partnered with the marine conservation organization ORCA to appoint a dedicated Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) aboard the MSC Poesia during its inaugural season in Al
37-Year-Old Passenger Medically Evacuated from AIDAperla Near Bonaire
While AIDAperla, a cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises, was navigating its 14-day Caribbean itinerary that started in Barbados on January 22, 2026, a medical emergency occurred. O
AROYA Cruises Launches Its Inaugural Arabian Gulf Season: What to Expect
Cruise Saudi’s travel branch, AROYA Cruises, has announced its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, set to operate from February 21 to May 8, 2026. This deployment signifies the la
Carnival Miracle: Baltimore’s Newest Homeporting Addition in 2027!
Carnival Cruise Line has announced significant changes to its fleet deployments for 2027 and 2028, including new homeport arrangements across various U.S. ports and expanded Caribb
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Docks Next to the Iconic RMS Queen Mary: A Historic Encounter Post-Panama Canal Transit
In an extraordinary maritime event, Cunard’s flagship, the RMS Queen Mary 2, made a historic stop on February 2, 2026, at Long Beach/LA, where it anchored alongside the perma
Alaskan Dream Cruises Shuts Down Operations After 15 Successful Years
Alaskan Dream Cruises, a small-ship tour operator based in Sitka, Alaska, has officially ceased operations as of early February 2026, ending 15 years of offering multi-night voyage
MV Ortelius Sets New Polar Cruise Record in the Weddell Sea
In early February 2026, the MV Ortelius, an ice-strengthened expedition vessel, achieved a remarkable milestone by establishing a new southernmost latitude record for non-icebreake
Carnival Corporation Secures Fleetwide Maintenance Agreement for Evac Systems
Carnival Corporation, the world’s leading cruise ship operator, has announced a global service agreement with Evac Group. This partnership will ensure preventive maintenance
Azamara Ashore: Expanding Exploration Beyond the Quays with a Revamped Experience
Azamara Cruises has announced the relaunch of its Azamara Ashore land program, aimed at extending the reach of its Destination Immersion® concept beyond just seafaring voyages. Th