Silver Muse Makes a Grand Return: Service Resumes After Major Refurbishment in Palermo
Silversea Cruises’ Silver Muse has officially returned to service following a significant refurbishment at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy. This extensive over
Oceania Sonata Unveils Expanded Suites Ahead of 2027 Launch
Oceania Cruises has unveiled new suite designs for its upcoming ship, Oceania Sonata, which will launch in August 2027 as part of the Sonata Class. This vessel emphasizes generous
Astro Ocean Cruise’s Piano Land Returns to Hong Kong After Successful Season in Malaysia
The cruise ship Piano Land recently returned to Hong Kong after completing its season in Malaysia, bringing approximately 1,700 passengers with it. This marks the largest group of
Greek Ferry Services Slowly Restart After Severe Weather Disruptions
Ferry operations in Greece slowly resumed on January 11th after a bout of severe weather temporarily kept vessels docked. As conditions improved, most ferry routes, particularly fr
Ponant Enhances French Polynesia Presence with Addition of Second Vessel
Ponant Explorations Group has announced plans to increase its footprint in French Polynesia by deploying a second ship, Le Jacques Cartier, alongside the m/s Paul Gauguin. This exp
Chef Karime López Takes the Helm of Aqua Lares’ Culinary Programme
Aqua Expeditions has announced that Chef Karime López will spearhead the culinary program aboard the Aqua Lares, an ultra-luxury superyacht set to launch in the Seychelles in Febr
Norovirus Outbreak: 89 Cases Confirmed on Holland America’s ms Rotterdam
A recent voyage on Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam resulted in an outbreak of norovirus, affecting nearly 90 individuals onboard. According to the Centers for Disease Con
Connemara Mechanical Issues Cause Overcapacity on Bluebridge Ferries’ Livia Service
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries recently experienced an overbooking situation on their ferry Livia, leading to the disembarkation of up to 36 passengers on January 11th. This incide
Mein Schiff 5 Enters Dubai Drydock for Scheduled Maintenance: What You Need to Know
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for scheduled maintenance and refurbishment, thus pausing its winter operations in the Middle East. The vessel, built
MSC Poesia to End Passenger Service Early in Preparation for Refitting
MSC Poesia is set to conclude its passenger operations earlier than initially scheduled. The current voyage will end on February 13, 2026, in Southampton instead of Valletta on Feb