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.
The 630-foot-long cruise ship Amadea, operated by the German travel company Phoenix Reisen, encountered extreme weather conditions in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. The ship faced an intense storm with powerful winds and high waves, making docking maneuvers nearly impossible.
A medical emergency has prompted the cruise ship Sun Princess, to head at full speed towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The ship’s captain made an announcement informing guests and crew that a passenger required urgent medical attention on land. Given the ship’s current location in the mid-Atlantic, air rescue operations are not feasible, making it necessary for the vessel to expedite its journey.
Malta has taken a major step toward sustainable maritime operations by signing the Mediterranean's first Power Purchase Agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises on behalf of Carnival Corporation brands. The agreement enables cruise ships to connect to Malta’s Shore-to-Ship power system, reducing emissions while docked.
MSC Cruises has officially announced the name of its fourth World Class vessel: MSC World Atlantic. The reveal came as the first steel was cut at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, marking the start of production for the highly anticipated ship. The event also coincided with the delivery of MSC World America and the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, which is set to debut in late 2026.
Spain maritime rescue services evacuated a British passenger who fell ill aboard the cruise ship Sky Princess as it sailed off the country’s northern coast.
The passenger, suffering from a heart condition, was airlifted Wednesday evening by a rescue helicopter as the vessel traveled five nautical miles southwest of Cape Silleiro in the Galicia region.
Authorities confirmed the woman was transported to Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for urgent medical care. No further details were released about her condition.
