Wisdom is often said to come with age, but that was not the case for a Dutch couple who took their protest against cruises to an extreme by vandalizing a cruise ship in Amsterdam. The duo, a 67-year-old man from Oosterhout and a 56-year-old woman from Amsterdam, were arrested on the evening of their act of defiance.
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is finally getting that jaw-dropping, multimillion-dollar facelift we’ve all been waiting for—four years late, but hey, better late than never! Because of the pandemic, the revamp got pushed back, leaving the ship with just routine maintenance. But now, it's game on for a $100 million upgrade as part of Royal Caribbean’s “Royal Amplified” program.
TUI Cruises is reportedly in negotiations with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of two additional InTUItion class cruise ships, according to Schiffe und Kreuzfahrten. If confirmed, this expansion would bring the total number of ships in the class to four, joining the soon-to-be-launched Mein Schiff Relax and Mein Schiff Flow.
The MSC World America will leave Saint-Nazaire, France, on March 27, heading for Miami, Florida, MSC Cruises confirmed. The ship, capable of carrying 6,774 passengers across 22 decks, is part of MSC’s new LNG-powered World Class series.
Christine Duffy is hitting the big 1-0 as the powerhouse president of Carnival Cruise Line, and let’s just say – she’s been busy! Since stepping into the role in 2015, Duffy has led Carnival through massive growth, tons of ship additions, and even a skydiving stunt for hurricane relief.
Before taking the helm at Carnival, she was the CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – but Carnival’s former big boss Arnold Donald saw something special in her. And boy, was he right!
The Italian Coast Guard successfully carried out a medical evacuation on February 5, rescuing a 33-year-old female passenger who suffered a stroke while on board the cruise ship Costa Toscana. The emergency took place while the ship was sailing from Palma de Mallorca to Palermo, approximately 20 miles south of Cape Teulada.
Ship officers alerted the Operations Section of the Cagliari Coast Guard, which deployed AW139 Nemo 11-05 helicopter from the Decimomannu Air Section.
Having a fast and reliable internet connection has been a challenge onboard cruise ships. However, Elon Musk’s Starlink has revolutionized connectivity, offering high-speed internet access to cruise ships and making online communication more accessible than ever before.
A crew member aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess was airlifted after suffering a serious eye injury while the vessel was sailing off the coast of New Zealand. The emergency occurred on January 30, 2025, while the ship was en route from Brisbane, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand.
The Northland Rescue Helicopter successfully coordinated the medical evacuation in response to the severity of the crew member's condition. Authorities have not disclosed the nationality or position of the injured crew member.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has announced signing of an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct four new state-of-the-art cruise ships valued at approximately $9.34 billion.
The order is the largest ever signed by Fincantieri, marking a major expansion for NCL. The massive vessels—each weighing around 226,000 tons—will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard in northeastern Italy. The first ship is set for delivery in 2030, with the others following in 2032, 2034, and 2036.
A port bridge in Manaus, located in the heart of the Amazon, collapsed on January 28 while P&O Cruises’ ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time amid sudden strong winds and heavy rainfall, our source said.
Passengers and crew members who were outside at the time of the collapse were brought back aboard using local tender boats. As the ship remained in port for two days following the incident, local tenders continued operating to ensure all guests and crew could move safely between the vessel and the shore.
