As a unique region, one of the many in need of preservation was chosen by the brothers' John and Patrick McEnroe , American tennis legends, to play tennis in the middle of Antarctica aboard a cruise ship. The aim is not chasing any record, but an initiative that came out in need of awareness on climate change. This event is scheduled with the themed Atlas Ocean Voyages  11-day cruise on the World Navigator, departing on the 22nd of February.

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed the debut with the new Panama Canal cruises in 2022, becoming the first cruise line to offer Panama City as a homeport for cruise ships. Norwegian Jewel and other ships are scheduled for a variety of voyages in 2022 and 2023. This opportunity is great for the adventurous tourist to discover Panama and the Canal, with everything they have to offer. 

Princess's fifth Royal-class ship was officially named in a special ceremony, which was a part of an original production called "Our World Enchanted" made in order to commemorate the ocasion.

After the first departure from Meyer Werft in Turku, Finland on December 3, Costa Toscana headed for the Mediterranean and finally arrived in Barcelona, as planned on December 13. Costa Toscana, the second Liquid Natural Gas cruise ship for Costa Cruises is expected to be completely refueled with the environmentally friendly LNG. 

The much-anticipated new and updated Carnival vessel was finally christened on December 12 in a naming ceremony in Long Beach, California by the ship’s godmother Dr. Lucille O’Neal.

At this year's annual competition, the 70th Miss Universe, which took place in Eliat, Israel, Chantel O'Brian, Miss Bahamas won the crown and the Spirit of Carnival Award. 

Today AIDAnova, the 10th cruise ship in the Aida fleet to restart cruises, arrived at the port of Hamburg for the first time. As the ship entered the port the crew onboard sent a lighting message “Moin ❤ HH” to the people of Hamburg along the Elbe River. Since the arrival in the Hanseatic city, the final preparations have been made to welcome the first guests tomorrow, December 14, 2021. AIDAnova is the first cruise ship in the world operated 100% with low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The first Azamara crew shop was officially open aboard the cruise ship Azamara Pursuit. The onboard management together with Captain Antonio Francisco Toledo and Hotel Director Heike Berdos welcomed crew members to the new and well stocked corner which is very important especially during these times when they have limited access in ports.

France is the first country in Europe to require a booster shot against Covid-19 for cruise ship passengers who wish to disembark in French ports. Starting next year, shore leave in French ports will be allowed only with booster vaccination for all guests age 18 and above. Cruise ship passengers will need to take the third booster dose 14 days before the start of the voyage if they want to take shore leave in France.

MSC Cruises announced voluntary suspension of all sailings aboard the cruise ship MSC Orchestra in South Africa with immediate effect until 8 January, 2022. The reason behind this decision is “the most recent and sudden evolution, particularly in the past week of the pandemic ashore in the country, that puts the health and safety of its guests and crew as its utmost priority.” MSC Cruises said in a press release.