Fincantieri has announced a new contract to construct an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), further deepening its partnership with one of the cruise industry’s leading groups.

The new vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2033 and will be the third ship in Regent’s new Prestige Class, following the debut of Seven Seas Prestige in 2026 and her sister ship, slated for 2030.

Norwegian Cruise Line is shaking up its beverage policies at Great Stirrup Cay. Starting March 1, 2026, guests will no longer be able to use their shipboard beverage packages on the island—a perk many cruisers have come to expect as part of their all-inclusive experience.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced changes to both guest and crew Internet packages, introducing a new distinction between Basic Wi-Fi and Streaming Wi-Fi plans. The adjustment takes effect immediately across the fleet starting with the next embarkations.

Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced its monthly unlimited Starlink internet package for crew members with a new weekly plan capped at 24.5 GB.

The cost remains unchanged at $28 per week or $4 per day, but the switch allows crew to purchase access in seven-day increments rather than committing to a full month.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, activating emergency protocols for cruise ships in Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. Among the vessels impacted was Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, which was forced to depart Hilo, Hawaii, ahead of schedule—leaving some passengers behind amid the chaos.

In a ceremonial handover at the Sestri Ponente shipyard, Fincantieri officially delivered Oceania Allura, the latest addition to the Oceania Cruises fleet. The 68,000-gross-ton vessel is the second in the Allura class, following the delivery of sister ship Oceania Vista in 2023, and further underscores Oceania’s position in the premium cruise segment.

Avolta presented its next-generation shopping experience aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua.

The new vessel features retail offering with eight duty-free boutiques alongside dedicated areas for fashion, eyewear, timepieces, and pre-owned luxury goods.

Crew members aboard the Norwegian Prima received seven days of free basic internet access following persistent complaints about extremely slow connection speeds. Despite the ship being equipped with high-speed Starlink, many crew reported being unable to access even basic messaging apps, raising frustrations among those who rely on internet access to stay connected with family. While the complimentary internet package was seen as a small step forward, crew members remain hopeful that the root of the issue will be addressed and resolved as soon as possible.

Recent drone footage captured in the port of Volos has sparked debate after the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Viva. The images, taken by Tasos Triantafyllou of Tasos T. Aerial Drone Photography and published by gegonota.news, show a stark trail of murky, brownish water left behind the massive vessel as it sailed through the clear blue sea.

A 31-year-old crew member was injured aboard a Bahamas-flagged cruise ship while in Santorini on Sunday, June 15, according to local media reports. The seafarer, working in the engine department sustained a leg injury while descending a stairway to the engine room.