A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged on Saturday after allegedly making a bomb threat against a cruise ship. The incident caused a disruption to both cruise operations and passengers.

Viking has been awarded the coveted #1 position in three distinct categories: Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This achievement marks the first time any cruise company has secured top position in all three categories simultaneously. Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.

A terrifying incident unfolded at the port of Salerno, Italy, on October 3rd, when an 8-year-old boy narrowly escaped a tragic fate. The boy had disembarked from a cruise ship with his family at the Salerno Maritime Station, when a simple and innocent moment turned into a terrifying ordeal when the young boy slipped and fell into the water in the small gap separating the dock from the ship.

The MSC Fantasia, one of MSC Cruises' vessels, is currently undergoing a drydock refurbishment at the Palumbo Shipyard in Malta.

The cruise ship Aida Blu aided a small yacht overcrowded with refugees off the coast of Sicily on Monday. The yacht, carrying approximately 40 refugees, approached the cruise ship and was secured alongside Aida Blu. A spokesperson for Aida Cruises addressed the situation, stating that the captain had previously been asked to provide emergency assistance by the Italian authorities.

The Port of San Diego officially started the cruise season by welcoming back longtime homeport partner Holland America Line. This year's launch was marked by a donation from the Holland America Line Foundation to the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, underscoring the strong commitment between the cruise line and the port. 

Iceland has taken a significant step toward preserving its natural beauty by welcoming cruise ships to connect to the shore power grid. This environmentally conscious initiative aims to reduce emissions and minimize the impact of cruise ships on the country's picturesque ports. The MS Maud, operated by Hurtigruten Expeditions, has led the way as the largest cruise ship to date to utilize shore power in Reykjavik.

Costa Cruises returns to the world of advertising with a new international campaign, marking the start of a new strategic and creative journey. The creative concept at the heart of this campaign, curated by Herezie, revolves around the belief that the most effective way to convey the experiences of a Costa cruise, where the sea and destinations harmoniously coexist, is through the emotions they evoke in their guests.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated a construction milestone as their upcoming superyacht, Ilma, was floated out at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This traditional maritime event gathered senior leaders and shipbuilders, marking the exciting moment when Ilma touched the water for the first time.

Holland America Line has completed shore power installation on its entire fleet, marking a significant milestone in sustainability efforts. This initiative began in 2006, and now all their ships, including the newest ones, can connect to shore power during port visits, reducing emissions and noise.