MSC Lirica conducted a large‑scale emergency drill while docked in Ancona, putting its crew, systems and coordination with local authorities through a rigorous test.

A disturbing incident was reported aboard the cruise ship Costa Favolosa on Thursday, October 9, involving the alleged sexual assault of a female crew member in her cabin.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with entertainment giant RWS Global to enhance its onboard entertainment offerings across its fleet. The collaboration is set to bring a refreshed and dynamic shows and events to passengers beginning in 2026.

The cruise ship Costa Serena, operated by Costa Cruises, will be used as a floating hotel during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The ship will be docked at Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port and will provide accommodation for athletes and officials during the event.

P&O Cruises’ flagship Iona has entered the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam for her first scheduled drydock since entering service in 2021. The maintenance period, which began this month, has resulted in the cancellation of two planned cruises.

Originally, Iona’s drydock was planned for March 2025, but due to limited shipyard availability, the date was moved forward to October. According to P&O Cruises, the ship will return to service on October 23, 2025, following essential maintenance and technical upgrades.

Royal Caribbean has announced a change in itinerary for Liberty of the Seas as the ship avoids the path of Tropical Storm Jerry. Originally scheduled to sail from Cape Liberty on October 11, 2025, for a five-night voyage to Bermuda, the cruise will now head north to Canada, with an overnight stay in Saint John, New Brunswick.

On World Mental Health Day, Costa Cruises has highlighted its ongoing efforts to support the mental health of its crew, a vital commitment for those who spend months away from home.

Life at sea is both demanding and rewarding. Long hours, shared spaces, and distance from loved ones can take a toll on mental well-being. That’s why Costa’s #CrewExperience Welfare & Wellbeing program is designed to care for crew every day, not just on October 10.

Algerian naval forces carried out a medical evacuation of a British cruise passenger from the Sky Princess while the vessel was transiting international waters off Algeria’s northeastern coast.

The rescue happened on Wednesday morning, October 8, when the Sky Princess was sailing between Italy and Spain.

According to a report by German cruise news outlet Schiffe und Kreuzfahrten, rumors have surfaced that the future of TUI Cruises' fleet could see a significant shift by the early 2030. At the start of last week, TUI placed an order for two new cruise ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, slated for delivery in 2030 and 2032.

Norwegian Cruise Line is shaking up its beverage policies at Great Stirrup Cay. Starting March 1, 2026, guests will no longer be able to use their shipboard beverage packages on the island—a perk many cruisers have come to expect as part of their all-inclusive experience.