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
AIDAdiva Kicks Off Busan’s 2026 Global Cruise Season in Style!
Busan Port recorded a significant milestone on January 12, 2026, with its first call of the year by a round-the-world cruise vessel. The AIDAdiva, a 69,000 GT vessel operated by Ge
Bahamian Government Supports New Cruise and Cargo Port Development in Mayaguana
Plans are in motion for a new cruise port on Mayaguana, one of the lesser-developed islands in the Bahamas, located about 350 miles (560 km) southeast of Nassau. Known for its pris
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty OTS to Set Sail from Southampton, UK in Summer 2026!
Royal Caribbean’s ship Liberty of the Seas is set to make a significant return to Southampton in the summer of 2026, marking its first visit to the port in 18 years since its
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes Three Exciting Maiden Calls!
Nassau Cruise Port recently celebrated the inaugural visits of three major cruise ships: the MSC Grandiosa, the Oceania Allura, and the Seven Seas Grandeur. These maiden calls took