MSC Poesia will end passenger operations earlier than planned, concluding its current itinerary in Southampton, England, on February 13, 2026, instead of Valletta, Malta, where it was originally scheduled to finish passenger operations on February 23.

While the cruise line has not disclosed the exact reason behind the sudden change, the cancellation comes ahead of the vessel’s planned dry dock. Sources indicate that MSC Poesia is now expected to sail to Malta without guests for maintenance work at the Palumbo Shipyard.

A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship during a recent Caribbean voyage, affecting nearly 90 passengers and crew members, according to the CDC.

Italy’s journey toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a striking moment this week, as the Olympic flame passed alongside a cruise ship in the port city of Savona.

As part of a nationwide Olympic Torch Relay celebrating the countdown to the Winter Games, the flame moved through Savona just meters from the port where Costa Smeralda was docked. Flying the Italian flag, the LNG-powered cruise ship became an unexpected yet powerful symbol of national pride.

Two expedition cruise ships were involved in a minor docking incident at the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after severe weather conditions affected operations at the harbor.

The expedition vessels Viking Octantis and World Voyager made contact at the port of Ushuaia, as severe weather conditions impacted the harbor.

Sun, slides, swim-up bars,  Norwegian Cruise Line is turning up the fun at Great Stirrup Cay, and the first upgrades are officially here.

The headline feature? Great Life Lagoon, a massive 1.4-acre heated pool, bigger than two Olympic pools combined with a beach-style entrance, family splash zone, two swim-up bars, and sleek private cabanas with ocean views. Translation: plenty of space to float, sip, and chill.

A routine crew check at a cruise terminal took an unexpected turn when the German federal police arrested a man who was preparing to join a cruise ship to start his first contract.

According to reports from German media, police officers arrested a 26-year-old man on January 4, 2025, at the port of Bremerhaven.

Life at sea is full of surprises, but even the most seasoned expedition crews know that some moments come only once in a career.

That moment arrived aboard the expedition cruise ship National Geographic Resolution during a recent Antarctic voyage operated by Lindblad Expeditions, when the ship’s team helped make marine history by capturing what are believed to be the first-ever underwater photographs of a Ross seal.

Virgin Voyages has announced a change to the upcoming itinerary of its cruise ship Valiant Lady, due to regional conditions and coordination with government authorities.

The adjustment affects the current 7-night sailing departing San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 3, 2026, with the vessel scheduled to depart at 8:00 p.m. local time. The adult-only ship, will no longer call at Oranjestad, Aruba, on January 5 or Willemstad, Curaçao, on January 6.

A 76-year-old American woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of the Mexican state of Michoacán after suffering a leg injury, according to a statement from the Mexican Navy.

A 56-year-old Peruvian woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after suffering a stroke while the vessel was en route to Valencia.