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Burst Pipe Creates Stairwell Waterfall on Quantum
A burst pipe caused a significant water leak in a public stairwell on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas during a Mexico cruise.
Narvik expands cruise excursions and plans 2027 shore power
The Port of Narvik has unveiled new shore excursions, including a husky adventure and a shipwreck tour, and confirmed a major shore power investment...
TIP Travel Confirms 2027 Summer Cruise and Flight Packages
TIP Travel has presented its confirmed cruise and flight packages for the 2027 summer season, featuring Costa Cruises sailings from Buenos Aires and...
MSC opens 2027/2028 South America cruise
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its 2027/2028 South American summer season, deploying five ships including the returning MSC Splendida and the...
Carnival Cancels Platinum Perks on Two 2026 Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has revoked priority boarding and other Platinum benefits for two 8-night sailings departing September 5, 2026, citing a high...
Nor Cruises Signs Deal for Up to Five New Ships
Nor Cruises has signed a preliminary deal for up to five new 82,000-ton cruise ships to be built in China. The Norwegian startup company is seeking...
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026 Conference Set for Malaysia
The Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026 conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia, from November 16-20, 2026.
Three Cruise Lines Adopt d-flo Disruption Intelligence
AmaWaterways, HX Expeditions, and Windstar Cruises have become the first cruise lines to adopt d-flo's TravelComms Disruption Intelligence platform.
Seabourn Quest's 2029 world cruise spans 138
Seabourn's 2029 world cruise on Seabourn Quest, 'Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons,' is a 138-day voyage from Miami to Lisbon visiting 58 destinations
EST-Floattech to power 15 new river cruise
EST-Floattech will supply battery systems for 15 new river cruise vessels for operators including AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Carnival Dream Galveston Terminal Switch for September 5
Carnival Cruise Line warns guests of a terminal change and road closures at Port of Galveston for Carnival Dream's September 5, 2026 departure.
Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway
Norway seized the Russian cruise ship *Professor Molchanov* in Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award owed to Ukraine's Naftogaz.
Norwegian's Great Tides Waterpark Opens in 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its new Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay. The 6-acre park, opening to guests in September 2026, features...
Seabourn Quest 2029 World Cruise Opens for Booking
Seabourn has opened bookings for a 138-day world cruise aboard the Seabourn Quest, sailing from Miami to Lisbon in 2029.
Serenade of the Seas Alaska Cruise Canceled
Royal Caribbean canceled a boarded Serenade of the Seas Alaska sailing due to a technical fault, offering refunds and future cruise credit while...
Carnival Encounter Cancels Cairns Call Due
Carnival Cruise Line altered a September 2026 Great Barrier Reef sailing, replacing a Cairns stop with Townsville due to unsafe shallow waters.
Langkawi Ferry Guide for First-Time Cruisers
A guide to reaching Langkawi by sea, covering domestic and international ferry routes, booking tips, and seasonal advice for cruise travelers.
MMT and Foreship Partner on Air Lubrication
Manta Marine Technologies and Foreship by RINA have formed a partnership to deliver air lubrication systems to the maritime industry, aiming to boost
Nuuk Port Builds 350-Meter Cruise Dock
Greenland's Sikuki Nuuk Port is building a 350-meter dock extension to separate cruise ships from commercial vessels by 2028.
Carnival Breeze scrapes pier in Cozumel
The Carnival Breeze cruise ship scraped a pier while docking in Cozumel, Mexico, causing hull damage but no injuries. It continued its scheduled...
Cruise ship Wi-Fi fuels mobile slots at sea
Shipboard Wi-Fi lets passengers use sea days to play mobile casino games like online slots, which are now optimized for phones and tablets.
Cazcanes Tequila expands with Monarq
Monarq Group will distribute Cazcanes Tequila across over 40 Caribbean, Central and South American markets, plus duty-free and cruise channels.