Viking Ocean Cruises celebrated the christening of its newest ocean-going vessel, the Viking Vesta, in Split, Croatia. The ceremony comes as the cruise line marks its 10th anniversary in the cruise business, reinforcing its reputation for delivering elegant, small-ship experiences.
Passengers aboard Independence of the Seas were met with a surprise announcement this week as Royal Caribbean International confirmed a last-minute itinerary change due to ongoing propulsion system maintenance.
Carnival Cruise Line is cutting ties with Pepsi and cracking open a cold one with Coca-Cola. Starting later this summer, Carnival guests will once again be sipping the world’s most iconic soda brand as Coca-Cola becomes the cruise line’s preferred beverage partner across its North American fleet.
In preparation for hosting the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Brazilian government has announced plans to charter two large cruise ships Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview, to serve as floating hotels for international delegations attending the event.
On June 29, while returning to Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Dream crew responded to a man overboard alert after a child fell from the ship’s deck and her father jumped in after her. Deck 4 features a jogging track and plexiglass barriers, but the child somehow went overboard. Her father immediately followed in a heroic attempt to save her.
Ambassador Cruise Line is celebrating a big win—being named Best Cruise Line at the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Awards in London. This annual event honors the best destinations, attractions, and experiences in the group travel industry, and the win marks a major milestone for Ambassador.
Chosen by travel organizers who specialize in planning group trips, the award is especially meaningful. It reflects the trust and appreciation of the people who work closely with cruise lines and know exactly what makes a trip unforgettable for their clients.
Ten passengers and eight crew from Silversea’s expedition ship Silver Cloud were rescued after being stranded on a remote island off Australia’s northwest coast, reported 1News New Zealand. The unexpected situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon near Adele Island, approximately 100 km north of mainland Western Australia, during a guided zodiac excursion.
Royal Caribbean’s flagship Icon of the Seas made an unexpected return to the Port of Ponce Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement from the Municipality of Ponce, an 80-year-old female passenger from Trinidad & Tobago experienced a medical emergency aboard the world’s largest cruise ship.
Princess Cruises scored a major win for wine lovers at sea. The cruise line has received 16 Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine as part of its 2025 Restaurant Awards, more than any other cruise line in the world.
The awards recognize every ship in the Princess fleet, including 15 main dining rooms and the new Sanctuary Collection restaurant on the Sun Princess. It’s a clear sign that Princess takes its wine seriously and that guests can expect top-quality pairings with their meals, no matter which ship they sail on.
Viking has officially welcomed Viking Vesta into its growing fleet. The handover took place at the Ancona shipyard in Italy, with Viking’s Chairman and CEO, Torstein Hagen, and Fincantieri’s General Manager Luigi Matarazzo attending the ceremony.
Designed with Viking’s signature Scandinavian style and guest-first philosophy, Viking Vesta offers 499 staterooms and accommodates up to 998 passengers. Weighing in at around 54,300 gross tons, it’s the 14th ship Fincantieri has delivered to Viking, including two expedition vessels built by its Norwegian arm, Vard.
