The search for a crew member who went overboard from the cruise ship AIDAperla in the English Channel has sadly been called off. This incident unfolded on Sunday, October 22, near the Kent coast, not far from Ramsgate. The search and rescue operations were coordinated by HM Coastguard, with a Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lydd, a Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft, and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) all-weather lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover.

MSC Cruises has achieved a significant environmental milestone by becoming the first major cruise line to be honored with the prestigious Green Marine Europe Certification. This voluntary certification program, designed to promote and recognize eco-friendly practices within the maritime industry, signifies a commitment to sustainability.

Costa Cruises has announced the evolution of its organizational structure through significant changes that will take effect on November 1, 2023. Roberto Alberti will assume the new role of Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer, reporting directly to Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises. In this new role, Alberti will oversee the functions of Finance, IT, Legal, Corporate Communication, and Government Relations.

The cruise ship, Silver Spirit, experienced engine problems on Wednesday, during the last leg of the 7 Night roundtrip voyage to Athens, reports Ekathimerini.

In a letter addressed to its crew members, Celebrity Cruises recognized the importance of keeping its shipboard employees connected with family and friends while onboard. The cruise line announced significant enhancements to their crew internet plans effective November 1, 2023.

TUI Cruises has unveiled the name of its eighth ship in the Mein Schiff fleet, the first of the InTUItion Class, which will be called "Mein Schiff Relax." According to the cruise company, this name is meant to reflect the program and amenities that guests can enjoy onboard.

This morning, a cruise ship arrived at the port of Haifa to carry out a humanitarian mission to evacuate U.S. citizens who wish to leave Israel due to the ongoing conflict.

The U.S. Embassy in Israel has informed residents that the voyage is subject to available space, and those permitted to depart will be allocated a place on the ship, which will set sail for Limassol, Cyprus.

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged on Saturday after allegedly making a bomb threat against a cruise ship. The incident caused a disruption to both cruise operations and passengers.

Viking has been awarded the coveted #1 position in three distinct categories: Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This achievement marks the first time any cruise company has secured top position in all three categories simultaneously. Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.

A terrifying incident unfolded at the port of Salerno, Italy, on October 3rd, when an 8-year-old boy narrowly escaped a tragic fate. The boy had disembarked from a cruise ship with his family at the Salerno Maritime Station, when a simple and innocent moment turned into a terrifying ordeal when the young boy slipped and fell into the water in the small gap separating the dock from the ship.