The Greek Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy has prohibited cruise ships from approaching Santorini due to the continuing seismic activity, raising concerns over passenger safety and the island’s infrastructure.
“Scientists are now talking about an unprecedented phenomenon, with fluctuations in its dynamics, which does not yet allow a safe assessment of its evolution,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Pacific Explorer has arrived in Singapore for the final time, closing the chapter on her journey with P&O Cruises Australia. Soon, she will sail under a new name—Star Voyager—as part of the Resorts World Cruises fleet, departing from Singapore and other ports across Asia.
But for the crew who called her home, this transition is more than just a change of ownership. It is the quiet farewell to a place where friendships were forged, challenges were overcome, and lives were shaped by the rhythm of the sea.
MSC Cruises is shifting into high gear, expanding its presence in Formula One with a major new sponsorship deal. The cruise giant, who is already a Global Partner of Formula One, is now stepping up as a Premium Partner of the Renault-owned BWT Alpine F1 Team for the 2025 season.
Move over, food fights—this cruise ship spectacle is next-level condiment combat! A wild scene unfolded on what’s believed to be Norwegian Getaway when a female passenger absolutely lost it, turning a casual night into an all-out ketchup brawl.
In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman is seen furiously arguing with two men after allegedly being called the B word. But instead of just yelling back, she grabs a bottle of French’s ketchup and douses them in the red stuff, covering their faces and shirts.
MSC Cruises is set to launch operations at its brand-new terminal in the Port of Barcelona this Saturday. The new facility, located at Terminal H in Muelle Adosado, spans 12,580 square meters and represents a €50 million investment aimed at enhancing the company’s presence in the Catalan capital.
The MSC Fantasia will be the first ship to dock at the terminal, arriving from Tunis before continuing to Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, and La Goulette in Tunisia.
After a decade of dedication and hard work Giuliana Rizzo is getting the ultimate honor—being named Godmother of the brand-new Mein Schiff Relax!
TUI Cruises just announced that Rizzo, a Spa & Sport Manager who’s been grinding with the cruise line for 10 years, will officially christen the Mein Schiff Relax in a spectacular ceremony on April 9, 2025, in Malaga. And get this—Robbie Williams will be performing at the event!
Carnival Vista crew member sustained an injury on Thursday, forcing the cruise ship to make an unexpected return to St. Thomas shortly after departing.
The incident occurred after the cruise ship left Charlotte Amalie, where it had been docked since 7 a.m. Instead of continuing its scheduled itinerary, Carnival Vista turned back to the West Indian Company (WICO) dock to allow the injured crew member to receive medical attention on land.
A 37-year-old crew member from Bangladesh has died of a heart attack aboard a TUI Cruises ship while it was docked in Trieste, Italy, according to Italian media reports.
The incident occurred during the night of February 13, with emergency medical services responding after the ship’s onboard medical team initially provided first aid. However, despite their efforts, the crew member, who worked as a cleaner, could not be saved.
MSC World America, the latest cruise ship built by the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique is set to embark on its final sea trial this Thursday, February 13, before officially joining the MSC Cruises fleet. The vessel is expected to leave the Loire estuary for what is anticipated to be its last round of testing before delivery.
Bergen Harbor recently welcomed Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, to witness an innovative and environmentally friendly method of hull cleaning developed by ECOsubsea.
