Mercedes-Maybach is best known for ultra-luxury cars, but now the iconic brand is setting its sights on the ocean. The company has revealed plans to enter the ultra-luxury yacht and cruising market with an ambitious new concept called the Maybach Ocean Club, designed for those who want the very best at sea.
Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have signed a partnership agreement that puts young football talent firmly in the spotlight. Under the new agreement, Viking becomes the main sponsor of the National Team Academy (Landslagsskolen) and Norway’s youth national teams.
Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of Star Seeker, its newest all-suite vessel, following a handover ceremony at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first newbuild in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a key milestone in the company’s fleet expansion program.
Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of Disney Adventure, the largest cruise ship in the company’s history.
The ship was formally handed over to Disney during a delivery ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, marking the vessel’s transition from construction to active status. With the delivery complete, Disney Cruise Line now has eight cruise ships.
Great news for guests and crew sailing on Holland America Line cruise ships during the FIFA World Cup. HAL has announced it will broadcast the entire FIFA World Cup 26™ live across the fleet of 11 ships, covering all 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, 2026. No matter where the ship is sailing, guests will be able to follow the tournament as it happens.
The Port of Brisbane has reached a major milestone, welcoming its 500th cruise ship to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) since the facility opened in 2022.
The historic call took place on Sunday, with Carnival Luminosa alongside the terminal, marking another chapter in Brisbane’s growing role as a key cruise gateway in Australia.
Guests aboard AIDAnova were treated to a festive surprise on Saturday, December 13, while the cruise ship was docked at Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. One of the most iconic symbols of the holiday season the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck, made a stop at the terminal, turning it into true winter highlight.
A crew member onboard the ferry Color Fantasy had to be rescued at sea on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after suffering serious injuries shortly after the ship left Kiel on its way to Oslo, reported schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten. The injured crew member is a 30-year-old woman in need of urgent medical care.
A crew member of the cruise ship MSC Euribia reached out to share something that’s been weighing heavily on them. The crew member said that since MSC introduced a new position in housekeeping, things onboard have reportedly gone downhill. Instead of teamwork, there’s tension, pressure, and a lot of frustration between housekeeping stewards and cabin stewards.
“This is my 7th,” the crew member said. “I’ve never felt this discouraged by a colleague in all my years at sea.” contract with MSC
A passenger aboard Holland America Line cruise ship ms Westerdam was medically evacuated for emergency treatment on December 11 after suffering a serious fall.
