Kenya’s tourism industry is pushing back against what it calls "misleading and unnecessarily alarming" reports following an incident involving tourists who arrived in Mombasa on the cruise ship Crystal Symphony. Officials have reaffirmed the country's commitment to visitor safety while addressing concerns over the event.
Norwegian Aqua’s inaugural transatlantic voyage has been extended by three days due to severe weather conditions, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) confirmed. Originally scheduled to arrive in Boston on April 4, the ship will now reach U.S. shores on April 7, docking in New York City instead.
In a letter sent to guests onboard, NCL stated:
A 73-year-old tourist was arrested at Kobe Port Terminal in Japan after reporting a handgun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise ship. Authorities suspect he passed through security at two airports undetected with the firearm before arriving at the port.
The cruise ship Discovery Princess broke free from its mooring lines due to unexpectedly strong winds at the port of San Francisco, causing a gangway to fall into the water. Fortunately, all passengers and crew remained safe, with no reported injuries.
A group of over 50 youths armed with machetes attacked cruise passengers visiting Mombasa, Kenya, robbing them of money, jewelry, and valuables. The violent incident has raised serious security concerns, leading to the cancellation of planned shore excursions.
A cruise aboard the Hanseatic Spirit took an unexpected turn when the ship became trapped in thick sea ice off the coast of Kemi, Finland. With more than 200 passengers on board, the vessel operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises required assistance from icebreakers to continue its journey.
MSC Cruises Introduced the most extensive shopping offer on board its newest cruise ship MSC World America. Launching next month in Miami. The ship will feature over 1,000 square meters of retail space, offering nine high-end boutiques and shops with exclusive and innovative retail concepts.
Retail Highlights on MSC World America:
NEW! "Luxury at Sea" – MSC’s first pre-loved luxury accessories boutique, featuring high-end brands like Hermès, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
The Scottish company Zelim, specializing in maritime safety technology, has installed the first AI-driven man overboard (MOB) detection system on a cruise ship. The innovative system, known as ZOE, has been deployed aboard Ambition, a 48,123-gross-ton vessel operated by Ambassador Cruise Lines.
TUI has officially signed an agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for construction of two new cruise ships for its Marella Cruises brand. The deal, valued at over two billion euros, is a significant investment with the vessels set to be delivered in 2030 and 2032.
Brazilian Federal Police arrested two men attempting to smuggle 47 kilos of cocaine aboard a cruise ship in Angra dos Reis. The suspects, a 33-year-old Serbian and a 31-year-old Montenegrin, allegedly hid 43 bricks of cocaine in one of the ship's lifeboats, hoping to transport the cargo to Serbia.
