Disney Cruise Line has officially revealed the name of its newest ship, Disney Believe, marking another major step in the company’s expanding fleet. The announcement was made during The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in one of CEO Josh D’Amaro’s first major moves in his new role.
Hamburg is set to host its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8–10, 2026, one of Europe’s largest maritime festivals, with AIDA Cruises returning as a major sponsor for the 12th time.
The cruise line will make a strong showing throughout the weekend, highlighted by three ship visits:
A 64-year-old British passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Star of the Seas, required urgent medical evacuation while the ship was sailing a 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral.
According to a post from U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, the rescue took place approximately 200 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, after the ship reported that a passenger was experiencing a serious medical emergency.
Princess Cruises has issued a fleetwide reminder to crew members confirming that its updated tattoo policy will officially take effect on April 2, 2026, reinforcing rules that have already sparked discussion across the fleet.
In a recent internal communication sent to all shipboard teammates, the company reminded crew that multiple visible tattoos or full sleeve tattoos must be covered while on duty or in guest areas, using approved uniform options or tattoo sleeve coverings.
Marella Cruises has revealed a lineup of headline performers for its upcoming 30th Birthday sailings in May 2026, with British singers Pixie Lott and Lemar among the latest stars confirmed for the celebrations.
MSC Group is expanding its entertainment operations with the creation of a new production hub in Edinburgh.
China has reached another milestone in its growing cruise shipbuilding as the country’s second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, successfully floated out from dry dock, marking the transition from structural construction to final outfitting and testing.
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have announced major changes to their winter 2026/2027 cruise programs, canceling all planned itineraries to the Middle East as ongoing uncertainty in the region continues to affect cruise operations.
Both cruise lines say the decision was made to ensure a safe and worry-free experience for guests and crew while giving travel partners and passengers enough time to adjust their plans.
Accident investigation released by the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has shed light on the dramatic incident aboard the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery, where mor
Princess Cruises has announced a series of organizational changes affecting stage staff positions across its fleet, according to an internal message sent to shipboard and shoreside teammates by the Vice President of Entertainment.
The company plans to restructure several roles within the Stage Staff team, as they continue refining how its entertainment departments are organized to align with future operational needs.
