The cruise industry is mourning the loss of Captain Geir-Arne Thue-Nilsen, a widely admired and deeply respected figure whose warmth, wisdom, and passion for the sea left an indelible mark on Seabourn and all who sailed with him.
MSC Cruises has revealed new details about its next flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the World Class series. Set to debut on December 11, 2026, the ship will offer Mediterranean cruises with immersive cultural design, thrilling attractions, and elevated dining and entertainment.
Belfast Harbour marked a major milestone this week with the 1,500th cruise call, marked by the arrival of the Regal Princess. The occasion was celebrated with a festive onboard ceremony, complete with traditional Irish music, dancing, and a cake-cutting event to honor the milestone.
Last week aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral, creativity took center stage as crew members rolled up their sleeves for a playful but impressive challenge: building boats entirely out of recyclable materials.
The expedition cruise ship Heritage Adventurer made its historic maiden call to Daram, Samar on June 16, marking the first time a cruise vessel has ever arrived in the picturesque island. The arrival was celebrated by local officials, residents, and tourism advocates as a powerful signal of Daram’s growing appeal as a cultural and eco-tourism destination.
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched the first global review of maritime search and rescue (SAR) systems. This groundbreaking initiative aims to assess the current effectiveness of SAR capabilities worldwide and provide long-term, evidence-based recommendations to enhance their resilience and reach.
A 31-year-old crew member was injured aboard a Bahamas-flagged cruise ship while in Santorini on Sunday, June 15, according to local media reports. The seafarer, working in the engine department sustained a leg injury while descending a stairway to the engine room.
Iceland's cruise sector is bracing for a significant downturn, with Cruise Iceland reporting a projected 14% drop in nationwide cruise bookings for 2026 and a steeper 30% decline anticipated for 2027, BB.IS reported. At the heart of the issue is the recently implemented infrastructure fee of USD 18 per cruise passenger for every 24-hour period spent in the country.
What began as a night of leisure turned violent for two cruise ship crew members during a stopover in the popular French port Ajaccio, Corsica. The crew members, part of the Mein Schiff 4 crew, were assaulted outside a local nightclub in the early hours of May 17, 2025.
Royal Caribbean crew member Nitin Kumar has been honored with the Hero Award for his brave actions that helped protect guests from serious harm.
