The Holland America Line cruise ship ms Zaandam has canceled the remainder of its Alaska cruise itinerary after experiencing propulsion problems that limited the vessel's operating speed.
The 1,432-passenger cruise ship made an unusual overnight stay in Juneau, Alaska, on Friday after the technical problem was identified. Zaandam had been scheduled to depart the port at 10 p.m., but remained docked while repair efforts continued.
Greek authorities have arrested a Palestinian man suspected of links to Hamas and involvement in an alleged plot that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship operating in the Mediterranean.
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line have been recognized by the Port of Seattle with two Sustainable Century Awards, highlighting their efforts to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable operations.
Disney Cruise Line has been recognized by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the 2025 Blue Circle Award, marking the 13th time the cruise line has received the honor for its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable operations.
The award is presented to shipping and cruise operators that demonstrate leadership in reducing emissions and minimizing their environmental impact through participation in the Port of Vancouver's EcoAction Program.
Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with maritime software provider Maranics for a third consecutive year, continuing a collaboration that has grown significantly since it first began.
Maranics provides digital tools that help crews and shoreside teams manage workflows, compliance, safety tasks, and daily operations more efficiently. What started as a smaller digitalization project has expanded across Carnival's fleet of 29 ships, with new uses for the platform being added each year.
The Former Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO, Frank Del Rio, has filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and several former board members, alleging he was denied millions of dollars in consulting compensation promised as part of his retirement agreement.
According to the complaint filed in Miami-Dade County, Del Rio claims he agreed to step down early in 2023 after receiving assurances that he would be paid $1 million per quarter for 4.5 years as a consultant through the end of 2027.
Marella Cruises has announced the return of its popular "Make it on Marella 2027" trade incentive, giving 23 travel agents the chance to win a Caribbean cruise aboard Marella Discovery.
Running from June 4 through December 31, 2026, the competition will reward the top 20 agents who make the most Marella Cruises bookings, along with three additional "Wild Card" winners selected by the cruise line's trade team.
MSC Cruises has announced that Captain Paolo Benini will take command of the new MSC World Asia when the ship enters service later this year.
The announcement comes as MSC Cruises marks six months until the vessel's debut, while also sharing new details about the highly anticipated addition to its World Class fleet.
Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, confirmed the appointment, praising Captain Benini's leadership and experience.
A days-long search on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts ended in tragedy after authorities located the body of Wang Zyuan, a 33-year-old Chinese national who went missing while hiking Mount Liamuiga.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) confirmed that Wang was found deceased on June 1, by one of the search teams after disappearing on a hiking trail on May 27. According to ship tracking websites the only Royal Caibbean vessel on May 25 was Rhapsody of the Seas.
Princess Cruises is expanding its partnership with onboard retail operator Starboard, which will take over retail operations on eight additional ships over the next year. The expansion will significantly increase Starboard's presence across the fleet.
