Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed back a familiar face to its team, announcing the return of Nick Cosslett as Cruise Director aboard Borealis.
Nick’s journey with the company began in 2012, when he first joined as a young crew member. His very first cruise was on Balmoral, a ship he still considers his favorite, and it was there that he discovered his passion for life at sea.
Strong winds briefly disrupted operations at MSC Cruises private island Ocean Cay, on Thursday, when the cruise ship MSC Seaside was pushed away from the pier after several mooring lines snapped.
The incident happened while some guests were still ashore. With the front of the ship drifting away from the dock, passengers had to wait on the pier for a short time before they could return onboard. The back of the vessel remained securely tied.
The Portuguese Navy coordinated the emergency rescue of a cruise ship crew member on February 4, after the vessel was sailing around 180 nautical miles (approximately 290 kilometers) southwest of Madeira.
A passenger aboard the cruise ship AIDAperla was urgently evacuated on Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.
According to information from the Coast Guard, the Maritime Operations Center (MOC) received an emergency report from the passenger ship requesting immediate medical assistance. The patient was identified as a 37-year-old man from Germany who required urgent treatment.
Passengers aboard The Jazz Cruise were left heartbroken after learning that renowned jazz musician Ken Peplowski passed away during the final days of the voyage. Peplowski died on February 2, 2026, while the cruise ship Celebrity Summit was sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 66 years old.
A medical evacuation took place aboard Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean voyage, after two passengers experienced serious health issues at sea.
Passengers sailing with Carnival Cruise Line will soon see higher onboard costs, as the company prepares to increase gratuities and adjust select beverage package prices beginning April 2, 2026. The changes were communicated to guests in a recent email notification, confirming that both service charges and the popular Bottomless Bubbles package for adults will be updated later this year.
In message to passengers, Carnival explained:
China’s shipbuilding industry is entering a new era defined by speed, automation, and artificial intelligence. According to a recent report by CGTN, the country has maintained its position as one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, while accelerating its transition toward intelligent manufacturing.
The cruise ship MSC Orchestra was prevented from entering the port of Marseille today after protesting sailors blocked access to the harbor entrance as part of a labor action.
The former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 31, where it will be used as temporary housing for Danish and NATO troops taking part in Exercise Arctic Endurance.
