Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Disney Adventure, arrived near Freeport, Bahamas, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and marked the milestone with a rare at-sea meeting alongside Disney Destiny and Disney Fantasy, giving guests on the two in-service ships a front-row view.
TUI Cruises has named Kira Schikorr as the first female captain in the Mein Schiff fleet, placing her in command of the cruise ship Mein Schiff 6, a first for German cruise line. Schikorr’s promotion stands out in an industry where senior bridge roles have long been dominated by men. For TUI Cruises, the appointment signals both a major personal step for Schikorr and a visible shift in leadership across a large, established European cruise brand.
Meyer Turku marked another milestone in the construction of Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship, announcing that the vessel has entered a new stage of assembly as its first cabins were installed on board on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
The German cruise line AIDA Cruises is expanding its international sports footprint with a new partnership in professional basketball, teaming up with the NBA’s Orlando Magic as the cruise line pushes deeper into entertainment-driven brand exposure.
Tomorrow marks 14 years since the cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off Giglio Island, claiming 32 lives in one of the most tragic maritime disasters in modern cruise history.
MSC Poesia will end passenger operations earlier than planned, concluding its current itinerary in Southampton, England, on February 13, 2026, instead of Valletta, Malta, where it was originally scheduled to finish passenger operations on February 23.
While the cruise line has not disclosed the exact reason behind the sudden change, the cancellation comes ahead of the vessel’s planned dry dock. Sources indicate that MSC Poesia is now expected to sail to Malta without guests for maintenance work at the Palumbo Shipyard.
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship during a recent Caribbean voyage, affecting nearly 90 passengers and crew members, according to the CDC.
Italy’s journey toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a striking moment this week, as the Olympic flame passed alongside a cruise ship in the port city of Savona.
As part of a nationwide Olympic Torch Relay celebrating the countdown to the Winter Games, the flame moved through Savona just meters from the port where Costa Smeralda was docked. Flying the Italian flag, the LNG-powered cruise ship became an unexpected yet powerful symbol of national pride.
Two expedition cruise ships were involved in a minor docking incident at the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after severe weather conditions affected operations at the harbor.
The expedition vessels Viking Octantis and World Voyager made contact at the port of Ushuaia, as severe weather conditions impacted the harbor.
Sun, slides, swim-up bars, Norwegian Cruise Line is turning up the fun at Great Stirrup Cay, and the first upgrades are officially here.
The headline feature? Great Life Lagoon, a massive 1.4-acre heated pool, bigger than two Olympic pools combined with a beach-style entrance, family splash zone, two swim-up bars, and sleek private cabanas with ocean views. Translation: plenty of space to float, sip, and chill.
