TUI has officially signed an agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for construction of two new cruise ships for its Marella Cruises brand. The deal, valued at over two billion euros, is a significant investment with the vessels set to be delivered in 2030 and 2032.
Brazilian Federal Police arrested two men attempting to smuggle 47 kilos of cocaine aboard a cruise ship in Angra dos Reis. The suspects, a 33-year-old Serbian and a 31-year-old Montenegrin, allegedly hid 43 bricks of cocaine in one of the ship's lifeboats, hoping to transport the cargo to Serbia.
The 630-foot-long cruise ship Amadea, operated by the German travel company Phoenix Reisen, encountered extreme weather conditions in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. The ship faced an intense storm with powerful winds and high waves, making docking maneuvers nearly impossible.
A medical emergency has prompted the cruise ship Sun Princess, to head at full speed towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The ship’s captain made an announcement informing guests and crew that a passenger required urgent medical attention on land. Given the ship’s current location in the mid-Atlantic, air rescue operations are not feasible, making it necessary for the vessel to expedite its journey.
Malta has taken a major step toward sustainable maritime operations by signing the Mediterranean's first Power Purchase Agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises on behalf of Carnival Corporation brands. The agreement enables cruise ships to connect to Malta’s Shore-to-Ship power system, reducing emissions while docked.
MSC Cruises has officially announced the name of its fourth World Class vessel: MSC World Atlantic. The reveal came as the first steel was cut at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, marking the start of production for the highly anticipated ship. The event also coincided with the delivery of MSC World America and the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, which is set to debut in late 2026.
Spain maritime rescue services evacuated a British passenger who fell ill aboard the cruise ship Sky Princess as it sailed off the country’s northern coast.
The passenger, suffering from a heart condition, was airlifted Wednesday evening by a rescue helicopter as the vessel traveled five nautical miles southwest of Cape Silleiro in the Galicia region.
Authorities confirmed the woman was transported to Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for urgent medical care. No further details were released about her condition.
The MSC World America, the latest addition to MSC Cruises' fleet, will be officially delivered on March 27, 2025, at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
This highly anticipated event will feature a full day of ceremonies, including celebrations for two additional MSC cruise ships under construction. Following the official handover in the morning, the MSC World America will depart the shipyard around 4:15 p.m., setting course for Miami, Florida, where it will be christened on April 9, 2025.
The cruise industry is reaffirming its commitment to global humanitarian efforts through a renewed partnership with Mercy Ships, a nonprofit organization that provides free medical care aboard hospital ships. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mercy Ships and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), this collaboration is set to continue making a positive impact worldwide.
A cruise company is launching the first-ever all-female Antarctic cruise, scheduled to set sail in 2027. This pioneering voyage by Australian expedition cruise line Aurora Expeditions promises adventure and exploration in one of the most remote places on Earth.
