The MSC Foundation, and the MSC Group in collaboration with Mercy Ships International, has announced a new initiative to construct a brand new hospital ship to expand healthcare services in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative represents a significant commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and surgical education in sub-Saharan Africa, addressing critical needs and building sustainable local healthcare infrastructures.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter medically evacuated a crew member from the P&O Australia cruise ship, Pacific Adventure, who was in urgent need of medical assistance on land. The rescue occurred approximately 20 nautical miles east of Newcastle, New South Wales.

This Sunday afternoon, while sailing from Tampa to Roatan, Honduras, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Paradise was involved in a rescue operation. The ship's bridge team noticed a small vessel carrying 27 Cuban nationals who were signaling for help, prompting them to turn the ship around to assist.

From the seas to the skies and now navigating the streets of London, Sir Richard Branson once again delighted the public with a giveaway of free cruise vacations. In true entrepreneurial fashion and adding his personal flair, Sir Richard Branson took to London's streets in a specially designed bus modeled after the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, offering 200 people free cruises in the Mediterranean.

The 'ship' was brimming with excitement, featuring special performances by 'The Happenings' cast – who are regulars on Virgin Voyages ships.

Seabourn has announced that the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners will serve as godparents to the Seabourn Pursuit, the cruise line's latest ultra-luxury expedition vessel. Representatives from the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation will join the inaugural dedication ceremony on Ngula Jar Island on the Uunguu Coast, welcoming guests aboard the Seabourn Pursuit on June 29, 2024.

Carnival Glory resumed operations yesterday in Barcelona after completing a 21-day refurbishment. The ship embarked on a 14-day transatlantic cruise and is heading to its new base in Port Canaveral, Florida. Before departure, Captain Luca Cherchi held a plaque exchange with Port of Barcelona representatives.

The cruise ship Celestyal Journey hit the pier at the port of Kusadasi, Turkey while the attempt to dock went wrong.
The incident took place around noon on Monday, April 15, when the vessel, measuring nearly 220 meters, approached the dock too quickly. 
Despite the crew's efforts to deploy the anchor, the ship was unable to slow down sufficiently, leading to a collision with the concrete structure with its bow bulb. Fortunately, no injuries were reported either onboard or onshore, and only caused minor damage to both the ship and the dock structure.

The construction of TUI Cruises newest ship the Mein Schiff 7, built at Meyer Turku in Finland is approaching completion. The cruise line released details of the ship's environmental innovations, and the events surrounding its maiden voyage, as well as the ship's godmother.

The Greek ferry company Seajets is stepping into the cruise market, with its acquired cruise ship, formerly known as Costa Magica. The ship is now being refitted at Çanakkale İCDAS Shipyard in Turkey. Initially renamed Mykonos Magic, it will soon take on the name "Goddess of Night" under the new start-up cruise line, Neonyx Cruises.

Carnival is looking to sell its long-standing headquarters in Doral, Florida, and relocate to a more modern and smaller office space within the Miami area. Carnival has operated from its headquarters on Northwest 87th Avenue in Doral for approximately 30 years, having acquired the site in late 1994 for $23 million which according to 2023 property county appraisal assessed the market value at $66.1 million. Carnival has enlisted Cushman & Wakefield to facilitate the sale of the property.