Several cruise lines and industry professionals have been recognized at the F&B@Sea 2026 Awards. Among the top winners, Princess Cruises was awarded Best Restaurant for Makoto Ocean, a venue that continues to gain attention for its high-end culinary experience at sea.
A devastating tragedy unfolded aboard the cruise ship Carnival Splendor, where two separate incidents during the same voyage have left passengers shaken.
Movement is picking up again in the Gulf as more cruise ships prepare to pass through one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints.
After the successful transit of the Celestyal Discovery, two additional cruise ships are now heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential turning point after weeks of disruption in the region.
One of the cruise ships caught up in the ongoing disruption across the Persian Gulf is now on the move. Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises, appears to be heading toward the Strait of Hormuz after spending weeks affected by regional tensions.
Norwegian Jewel has marked a major moment for Philadelphia, becoming the first cruise ship to dock and depart from the city in years as sailings officially resume from the PhilaPort Cruise Port.
Norwegian Aura has reached a major construction milestone, touching water for the first time during her float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard on April 16.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced Paul Hancox as its newest Cruise Director, bringing decades of industry experience and a strong background in guest entertainment to the fleet.
Carnival Legend crew stepped into action this week after spotting a sailboat in distress while sailing from Galveston to Cozumel.
According to reports, the rescue at sea happened Tuesday night in the Gulf, when the ship’s crew noticed emergency flares coming from a nearby sailboat. Without hesitation, a rescue boat was launched to investigate.
Princess Cruises has announced an order for three new Voyager-class cruise ships, marking a major expansion of its future fleet. The agreement with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri was formalized during the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami.
Chef Wan is heading back to sea after a strong response from guests earlier this year, with StarCruises confirming his return for another themed sailing aboard the Star Voyager.
