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The cruise industry is mourning the loss of Mike Inman, a respected maritime leader whose decades of service left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
Mike passed away peacefully in Seattle following a courageous ba…
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Bonheur ASA has reported NOK 307 million EBITDA for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to NOK 212 million for the same quarter last year.
The company attributed the increase to higher occupancy at 79 percent this year…
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Saga Magazine’s Editorial Director, Louise Robinson, christened the Spirit of the Moselle as godmother of the ship before it set sail on its maiden voyage.
“I was immensely proud to play the role of godmother and christen Saga’s elegant new r…
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Seabourn launched its exclusive “Sail Into Savings” event. For a limited time, guests can choose from two offers on select 2025-27 ocean and expedition voyages.
Guests can save up to 15 percent on select 2025-26 winter and spring cruises and expedi…
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StarDream Cruises announced that the internationally acclaimed Korean theatrical show “Cookin’ NANTA” will be featured aboard its ships this season. The show is said to be celebrated for its fusion of comedy, percussion and culinary chaos.
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A new survey from Hurtigruten revealed that older generations are leading the charge for adventurous eating, including seaweed.
The research found that 25 percent of Brits are reluctant to try new food, with Gen Z (16-24) being the pickiest eaters. Around half…
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Holland America Line announced its sparkling wine, crafted exclusively for the brand, earned a 90-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.
The blind-tasting process features a panel of expert reviewers that evaluate more than 25,000 wines annually based solely on ar…
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Aurora Expeditions has announced that it is waiving the solo supplement across all Antarctica voyages for the 2025-26 season, as well as all Arctic and Global Discovery expeditions, until September 2026.
Previously, the offer was available on select departures…
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Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is officially retiring from Carnival Corporation.
“Much like our ships at sea, I work every day. And I felt now was the time to take a break,” said Burke.
Burke joined Carnival Corporation in 2013 as Chief Maritime Offi…
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Bellissima has won the “Asia Best Cruise Ship Award” for the second consecutive year. The accolade was made at the 10th Asia Cruise Forum held in Jeju, South Korea.
MSC Cruises said in a press release that the ship’s de…
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The new Star of the Seas will no longer visit the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz following its delivery to Royal Caribbean International.
According to Spanish media, the new LNG-powered vessel was scheduled to arrive at the facility on July 18, 2025.
The Star of t…
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MXP has introduced new powerful functionality with its Port Cost Management software.
Using actual itinerary data, sophisticated calculations can compute accurate costs even for complex scenarios, the company said.
MXP said that this now takes maritime financi…
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas reached a new milestone with the successful installation of the 327-ton AquaDome at Meyer Turku in Finland.
Lifted on top of the third Icon-class ship, the glass-and-steel structure marks an engineering feat of iconic prop…
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The Brazilian government is building a new cruise terminal in the Amazon region ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30).
Expected to draw over 50,000 international visitors, the e…
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fischertechnik announced that its kits and sets will be available onboard AIDA’s fleet.
Six different fischertechnik products will now be available aboard the AIDA ships. This includes the excavator kits as well as classic games.
The new fischertechnik “…
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Coral Expeditions has announced a new series of four- and six-night adventure-style small ship experiences called Coastal Adventures, which will come online in January 2026.
The Coastal Adventures series will be shorter in duration to attract a new generation …
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Celebrity Cruises earned 21 honors at the 2025 Wine Spectator Awards. The company announced in a press release that its wine program has garnered 161 awards over 13 consecutive years.
Recognitions include eight “Best Of” Awards of Excellence for Ce…
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Everllence has announced the first order for its 175DF-M (Dual-Fuel Methanol) engine for a superyacht currently under construction by an undisclosed European shipyard.
Dr. Alexander Knafl, head of R&D, Four-Stroke, at Everllence, said: “We are happy …
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AIDA Cruises is cancelling its 2025-26 season in the Middle East due to security concerns in the region.
It impacts sailings set to take place on the AIDAprima between October 3, 2025, and March 25, 2026.
In a statement sent to booked guests, the company noted…
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The Aroya docked at the port of Souda Bay for the first time earlier this month. As part of its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean, the ship arrived at the destination on Greece’s Crete Island on July 2, 2025.
After departing from Istanbul in late June, the 3,…
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