Great news for guests and crew sailing on Holland America Line cruise ships during the FIFA World Cup. HAL has announced it will broadcast the entire FIFA World Cup 26™ live across the fleet of 11 ships, covering all 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, 2026. No matter where the ship is sailing, guests will be able to follow the tournament as it happens.
The Port of Brisbane has reached a major milestone, welcoming its 500th cruise ship to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) since the facility opened in 2022.
The historic call took place on Sunday, with Carnival Luminosa alongside the terminal, marking another chapter in Brisbane’s growing role as a key cruise gateway in Australia.
Guests aboard AIDAnova were treated to a festive surprise on Saturday, December 13, while the cruise ship was docked at Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. One of the most iconic symbols of the holiday season the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck, made a stop at the terminal, turning it into true winter highlight.
A crew member onboard the ferry Color Fantasy had to be rescued at sea on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after suffering serious injuries shortly after the ship left Kiel on its way to Oslo, reported schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten. The injured crew member is a 30-year-old woman in need of urgent medical care.
A crew member of the cruise ship MSC Euribia reached out to share something that’s been weighing heavily on them. The crew member said that since MSC introduced a new position in housekeeping, things onboard have reportedly gone downhill. Instead of teamwork, there’s tension, pressure, and a lot of frustration between housekeeping stewards and cabin stewards.
“This is my 7th,” the crew member said. “I’ve never felt this discouraged by a colleague in all my years at sea.” contract with MSC
A passenger aboard Holland America Line cruise ship ms Westerdam was medically evacuated for emergency treatment on December 11 after suffering a serious fall.
A passenger aboard Celebrity Apex was airlifted off the vessel after falling seriously ill while the cruise ship was sailing to Port Canaveral.
The medical emergency happened about 24 nautical miles north of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. According to officials, the 65-year-old man was dealing with several medical issues that required treatment at a hospital on land. At the time, Celebrity Apex was traveling from St. Kitts to Florida.
Norwegian Cruise Line is kicking off 2026 with a fresh face at the top. The company has officially named Marc Kazlauskas as its new President, taking over the helm on January 19, 2026.
Kazlauskas isn’t new to travel. In fact, he’s been in the industry for more than 30 years, holding big leadership roles at places like Avoya Travel, FROSCH, and Chase Travel Group. He knows the cruise world, the tour world and basically, he’s been everywhere guests book their vacations.
Costa Cruises has taken a major step in its ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding the use of electric trucks in port logistics operations. In partnership with LC3 Trasporti the cruise line has launched a trial program using electric heavy-duty vehicles at the ports of Genoa and Savona for its cruise ships
The initiative began with an pilot battery electric vehicles (BEVs) capable of transporting more than 40 tons of cargo. These trucks were deployed to supply Costa's ships directly at dockside, marking a shift towards zero-emission logistics in maritime operations.
Fincantieri celebrated a big moment at the Marghera shipyard with the launch of Seven Seas Prestige, built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This is the first ship in a brand-new class, with delivery planned for 2026, and a sister ship coming in 2030.
The launch also highlights the strong relationship between Fincantieri and Regent. The two companies have been working together for years, and they recently took things a step further by signing a deal for another ultra-luxury ship set to arrive in 2033.
