French authorities have successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 95 kilograms of cocaine and apprehending four Brazilian nationals, consisting of one man and three women, who used a cruise ship for their illicit activities.
Seabourn has revealed its plan to equip two of its upscale expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, with cutting-edge Wi-Fi connectivity powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellite technology.
In a recent enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a crew member who deserted the cruise ship Viking Octantis was apprehended. The crew member disembarked the vessel at the port of Detroit on May 1, 2023, for a shore visit but failed to return, without authorization from CBP or the knowledge of the cruise line.
The General Administration of Ports (AGP) recently presented the governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, with an exciting project proposal for a new cruise terminal in Ushuaia. The state-of-the-art project will enhance the quality of infrastructure and services offered at the primary gateway to Antarctica and the most frequently used home port for Antarctic-bound cruises.
TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and the Royal Caribbean Group, celebrated a significant milestone marking 15 successful years at sea. Since it's beginnings in 2007, the Mein Schiff crew onboard and the employees ashore have prioritized environmental protection and resource conservation.
On Friday, May 5th, an exciting milestone was reached as Norwegian Viva, the second Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Class ship, departed from the Fincantieri shipyard in Maghera for the very first time. Its destination: the Adriatic Sea, where it would undergo rigorous sea trials. These trials involve comprehensive checks of navigation systems for maneuvering the Norwegian Viva. The maneuvers performed during these trials go beyond the routine operations encountered in regular cruise settings.
An unusual medical emergency occurred on the cruise ship Carnival Dream on May 6, 2023, which resulted in a recommended medical evacuation by the US Coast Guard. The incident involved an 86-year-old male guest who ingested a battery, causing gastrointestinal issues and other side effects.
Nicko Cruises announced temporarily withdraw from the expedition cruise market by handing over the World Voyager, its only expedition cruise ship, to its sister company Atlas Ocean Voyages. The handover is set to take place in September 2023. Nicko Cruises cites an inability to meet the minimum required number of participants for World Voyager's sailings as a reason for this decision.
A port pilot died while boarding the cruise ship Diamond Princess as the vessel was approaching the port of Nagasaki on May 5th. The tragedy happened at around 5:30 am local time when the 69-year-old pilot fell into the sea while climbing the ladder to board the Diamond Princess from a pilot boat, which is a standard procedure before cruise ship enters port and a local pilot takes control of the navigation.
MSC Cruises has extended its global partnership agreement with Formula 1® until the end of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The partnership has achieved significant results due to the growth of interest in Formula 1 around the world, particularly in key markets for MSC Cruises.
