A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, activating emergency protocols for cruise ships in Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. Among the vessels impacted was Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, which was forced to depart Hilo, Hawaii, ahead of schedule—leaving some passengers behind amid the chaos.
In a ceremonial handover at the Sestri Ponente shipyard, Fincantieri officially delivered Oceania Allura, the latest addition to the Oceania Cruises fleet. The 68,000-gross-ton vessel is the second in the Allura class, following the delivery of sister ship Oceania Vista in 2023, and further underscores Oceania’s position in the premium cruise segment.
Avolta presented its next-generation shopping experience aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua.
The new vessel features retail offering with eight duty-free boutiques alongside dedicated areas for fashion, eyewear, timepieces, and pre-owned luxury goods.
Crew members aboard the Norwegian Prima received seven days of free basic internet access following persistent complaints about extremely slow connection speeds. Despite the ship being equipped with high-speed Starlink, many crew reported being unable to access even basic messaging apps, raising frustrations among those who rely on internet access to stay connected with family. While the complimentary internet package was seen as a small step forward, crew members remain hopeful that the root of the issue will be addressed and resolved as soon as possible.
Recent drone footage captured in the port of Volos has sparked debate after the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Viva. The images, taken by Tasos Triantafyllou of Tasos T. Aerial Drone Photography and published by gegonota.news, show a stark trail of murky, brownish water left behind the massive vessel as it sailed through the clear blue sea.
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.
When the Norwegian Epic broke free from its moorings at the Port of Catania, Italy, on May 30, 2025, chaos swept through what was supposed to be a routine port call. Strong winds ripped the ship from the pier, tearing concrete bollards from their foundations and sending them crashing against the hull. With the vessel forced to perform emergency maneuvers offshore, over 3,000 guests were left stranded on land in a fast-developing situation.
The stoner icons of the '90s are back and this time, they’re cruising. Jay and Silent Bob, the foul-mouthed, fan-favorite duo from Kevin Smith’s cult classics like Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, are officially bringing their blunt-filled brand of comedy to a cruise ship.
Norwegian Epic broke free from its moorings while docked at the Port of Catania, Italy prompting emergency maneuvers at sea and leaving hundreds of passengers ashore with little information.
Just after 1 p.m. local time, loud bangs echoed across the port as mooring lines on the Epic gave way under pressure. Several guests witnessed concrete mooring bollards being ripped from the pier and crashing into the ship’s hull. The vessel began drifting away from the dock as high winds swept through the area, worsening the already unstable situation.
A weeklong Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was marked by a series of medical emergencies.
Among the most serious incidents was the U.S. Coast Guard emergency medevac of a 54-year-old male passenger experiencing stroke-like symptoms. The rescue took place offshore of Cape Flattery, Washington. The man was airlifted from the vessel and transported to Olympic Medical Center via local emergency medical services.
