The expedition cruise ship Heritage Adventurer made its historic maiden call to Daram, Samar on June 16, marking the first time a cruise vessel has ever arrived in the picturesque island. The arrival was celebrated by local officials, residents, and tourism advocates as a powerful signal of Daram’s growing appeal as a cultural and eco-tourism destination.
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched the first global review of maritime search and rescue (SAR) systems. This groundbreaking initiative aims to assess the current effectiveness of SAR capabilities worldwide and provide long-term, evidence-based recommendations to enhance their resilience and reach.
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.
Iceland's cruise sector is bracing for a significant downturn, with Cruise Iceland reporting a projected 14% drop in nationwide cruise bookings for 2026 and a steeper 30% decline anticipated for 2027, BB.IS reported. At the heart of the issue is the recently implemented infrastructure fee of USD 18 per cruise passenger for every 24-hour period spent in the country.
What began as a night of leisure turned violent for two cruise ship crew members during a stopover in the popular French port Ajaccio, Corsica. The crew members, part of the Mein Schiff 4 crew, were assaulted outside a local nightclub in the early hours of May 17, 2025.
Royal Caribbean crew member Nitin Kumar has been honored with the Hero Award for his brave actions that helped protect guests from serious harm.
A medical emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia prompted the ship to make an unscheduled arrival into the Cromarty Firth, Scotland, on the evening of Sunday, June 8, 2025. The vessel was originally been scheduled to arrive in the port of Invergordon on the morning of Monday, June 9.
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.
A cruise vacation turned chaotic on June 7, when a wild fight broke out on the Lido deck of Carnival Sunrise, shocking other passengers and security to break it up. The incident happened around 5:30 PM while the ship was on a four-day roundtrip cruise from Miami to The Bahamas.
AIDA Cruises has turned 29 and the countdown to the big 3-0 bash in 2026 is officially on! Since launching its very first ship in Rostock on June 7, 1996, AIDA has redefined cruising with a fresh, fun, and free-spirited vibe. Now a leader in the German cruise market, it’s planning a birthday blowout like no other.
