Fleet Upgrades and Upscale Cruising's Next Chapter
Holland America unveils 'Evolution' — a $500 million-plus renovation of six classic ships, the largest investment in the line's 153-year history, beginning with Oosterdam's drydock and adding new suit...
2 Kesä 18min
Health Scare and Great Lakes Growth
A suspected Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius leaves three dead after a months-long polar voyage, a sobering reminder of the human stakes in expedition cruising. And E...
30 Touko 15min
Overboard, Hormuz, and the Future of Lifeboats
The search is suspended for a passenger who went overboard from Carnival Splendor, a sober reminder of the human cost of cruise safety. Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, clearing the way for cruise s...
11 Touko 21min
Oil Spill Detour, Acapulco Upgrades, Cruise Demand Hits Record
Ambassador's Ambition returns to Antwerp after a Scheldt oil spill detour, showing how quickly an unexpected port disruption can rewrite an itinerary. Global Ports Holding wins a 24-year Acapulco crui...
2 Touko 17min
Cancelled Cruises, Crowded Ports, Electric Ships
MSC cancels Euribia's Arabian Gulf winter sailings amid Middle East tensions, keeping the ship in Dubai. Carnival Miracle drops Santorini for Crete on October 2027 cruises as overtourism reshapes itin...
28 Huhti 20min
Cruise Scams, Living at Sea, and Crystal's 2028 Bookings
A Miami couple is arrested in a $200,000 fake cruise booking scam, a cautionary tale for anyone shopping for deals. Avora launches its Continuum membership tier for the Lumina world cruise ship, advan...
28 Huhti 17min
Hidden Cameras at Sea, Brilliant Lady's LA Debut, Boston's 2026 Lineup
A Celebrity Beyond passenger is arrested after a hidden camera is found in a public restroom, raising onboard privacy concerns. Virgin Voyages launches a new Los Angeles homeport with Brilliant Lady, ...
26 Huhti 20min
Safety, Storm Diversions, and Charleston's Big-Ship Moment
A Celebrity Xcel crewman is arrested at Port Everglades on sexual battery allegations, putting a spotlight on shipboard accountability. Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady diverts to Saint John, New Brunswic...
24 Huhti 19min
