A 54-year-old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. was arrested by Philippine authorities after arriving on a cruise ship traveling from Kaohsiung to northern Philippines. The arrest took place on November 22, when the cruise ship MV Star Navigator operated by Star Cruises entered Philippine territory.
Authorities at Port Canaveral have continued a series of deportations involving cruise ship crew members, this time following a targeted Child Sexually Exploitative Material (CSEM) enforcement operation.
A routine lifeboat test aboard the Carnival Dream turned into a wild scene in Cozumel on Monday when a lifeboat suddenly snapped loose and crashed into the water.
The incident happened shortly after noon while the cruise ship was docked in Mexico. Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that no one was injured, as the lifeboat was being lowered unmanned for a scheduled inspection.
Federal police in Germany arrested a 37-year-old passenger aboard the Queen Mary 2 on Monday after discovering an outstanding arrest warrant during an exit check at the Bremerhaven container terminal.
The woman, who was preparing to embark on a cruise to Southampton, was flagged by officers when her information matched a warrant issued by the Wiesbaden public prosecutor’s office, authorities said Tuesday. She was wanted for an unpaid fine related to a theft case.
The AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s most prestigious bartending competition, made history this year by taking place for the first time ever aboard a cruise ship. The cruise ship Costa Favolosa became a floating stage for elite mixology as finalists competed at sea while sailing from Genoa to Barcelona and Marseille.
The long-stranded cruise ship Goddess of the Night better known as the former Costa Magica finally has a new home. After years of lay-up, filed start, and abandoned brand dreams, the 105,000-GT ship has been sold by Seajets to China’s Tianjin Orient International Cruises.
A man was pulled from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port. The incident was captured in videos circulating on social media and quickly drew the attention of onlookers.
The incident happened after the ship arrived in Nassau on November 16, during its current 7-day Caribbean itinerary out of Miami.
MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have launched a relief effort to support the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
The cruise ship MSC Divina delivered 12,700 liters of bottled water and 264 waterproof tarps to Jamaica. The supplies arrived in Ocho Rios on November 11 to meet immediate needs identified by local relief agencies, ensuring safe drinking water and materials for temporary shelters.
Celebrity Cruises has officially christened its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, in a vibrant ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, led by world-renowned chef Janaina Torres. Named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Torres blessed the ship before triggering the traditional Champagne bottle break across the hull, marking Xcel’s official entry into the fleet.
Oceania Cruises officially welcomed its newest ship, Oceania Allura, during a christening event at the Port of Miami. The ceremony marked a historic moment for the cruise line with a first-of-its-kind godparent collaboration that placed acclaimed chefs at center stage.
