Virgin Voyages is set to debut a reimagined entertainment experience aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady. The cruise line is introducing seven original productions, expanded comedy and live music, and an array of immersive experiences aimed at enhancing the onboard experience for both new and returning guests.
Norwegian Cruise Line officially welcomed its latest addition, Norwegian Aqua, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, as shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the vessel at Marghera shipyard near Venice. The 156,300-gross-ton ship is the first in NCL’s new Prima Plus class, an evolution of the Prima-class ships that is roughly 10% larger than its predecessors.
Marella Cruises, in partnership with Cleaner Seas Group, is set to roll out an industry-first initiative aimed at tackling microfibre pollution across its entire fleet by September 2025. The move follows a successful six-month trial on Marella Explorer, where 99% of microfibres were captured from the ship’s laundry wastewater.
Sydney witnessed the end of an era as P&O Cruises Australia marked its final departure in spectacular fashion. On March 10, 2025, Pacific Adventure the last ship to sail under the P&O Australia brand, left Sydney Harbour with a grand send-off. Fireworks lit up the night sky, and the ship’s foghorn echoed as a farewell salute.
Paramotoring pilots pulled off an insane stunt over Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami.
Video clips of the jaw-dropping moment are posted on social media, showing dozens of gliders buzzing right next to the mega-ship in an epic flyover. The viral footage, shared by @danielparajet, has passengers and viewers in total shock.
In just one month, MSC Cruises will officially welcome its new flagship, MSC World America, during a grand christening ceremony in Miami. Promising more than just a traditional cruise experience, the ship introduces new venues, cutting-edge entertainment, and a diverse selection of dining options across seven distinct areas tailored to guest preferences.
New Caledonian rescue services carried out a series of four medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas within a 24-hour period, an unusual and nearly unprecedented sequence of events.
MSC Cruises has announced that actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore will serve as the Godmother of its newest U.S. flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will take part in the ship’s official Naming Ceremony on April 9, 2025, at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal in Florida, where she will cut the ribbon and trigger the traditional champagne bottle-breaking ritual.
TUI Cruises has announced the promotion of Günter Batzner to Captain of Mein Schiff 4, marking a significant milestone in his maritime career. Having joined the Mein Schiff fleet as a Staff Captain in 2022, Batzner now takes full command of the ship for the first time.
Batzner’s career with TUI Cruises has seen him serve on Mein Schiff 3 and Mein Schiff 1, before playing one of the key roles in the launch team for the new Mein Schiff Relax. Now, as the newly appointed captain, he will be responsible for navigating the Mein Schiff 4 on a series of exciting itineraries.
A Filipino crew member who went missing from a cruise ship bound for Brazil has been found dead five days after his disappearance, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday, March 6.
