Viking’s newest ocean ship, Viking Mira, has been floated out at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, marking a key milestone ahead of her spring 2026 debut. The 54,300 GT vessel will feature 499 cabins and accommodate up to 998 guests.

The ship will sail itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe and continues Viking’s expansion in the small ship segment. The float-out ceremony was attended by Viking’s New Building Site Manager Gastone Lazzari and Ancona shipyard director Gilberto Tobaldi.

The FBI has launched an investigation into a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred aboard Carnival Breeze during a recent sailing from Galveston, Texas. The incident was reported on a 4-day itinerary that included a call in Cozumel and returned to Galveston on July 28, 2025.

A protest by Extinction Rebellion activists briefly delayed the docking of Celebrity Eclipse in Amsterdam on Sunday morning. Around 30 demonstrators in kayaks and inflatables blocked access to the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam at 6 a.m., displaying banners such as “Cruise is polluting our planet.” Authorities intervened after two hours, arresting at least five protesters. The ship eventually docked and continued its itinerary.

Yesterday, the crew of Icon of the Seas faced one of their hardest days at sea after a fellow crew member went overboard.

The Oscar alarm sounded just after 7 p.m., and everything stopped. The ship slowed, turned back, and a rescue boat was sent out right away. Everyone watched in silence as life rings were thrown into the water and the rescue team searched the sea to bring their colleague back.

Italian media reported an unusual story of a cruise passenger who was caught on a public bus in Livorno without a ticket, pushed the conductor, fled the scene, and was later tracked down and arrested on the cruise ship.

Cunard has launched its new ‘Crew Behind the Voyage’ series with a spotlight on one of its rising stars: Barnaly, whose remarkable journey from ballroom dance instructor to onboard leadership is inspiring colleagues across the fleet.

The feature, introduced on the Cunard Careers social media, is part of a broader initiative to recognize the diverse talents and stories of crew members who bring Cunard voyages to life behind the scenes.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has recognized three exceptional crew members aboard Borealis as Employees of the Month for June, highlighting their dedication, hard work, and positive contributions across key departments.

Coleen Valle – Seating Hostess

The construction of Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship built for the Asian market, is progressing steadily at the Meyer shipyard in Wismar. As the largest cruise ship ever constructed in Germany, Disney Adventure is now entering its final critical phase ahead of delivery.

A new cruise passenger fee officially came into effect Monday across all Greek ports, including popular destinations like Mykonos and Santorini. The surcharge, which varies by season and location, could add up significantly for families and cruise passengers disembarking in Greek ports.

The stories emerging from Norfolk, Virginia are heartbreaking and enraging. At least 18 Filipino crew members aboard Carnival Sunshine, were forcibly removed from the ship, handcuffed, detained, stripped of their dignity, and deported back to the Philippines. These crew who held valid C1/D crew visas have now been banned from reentering the United States for 10 years.