Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of Star Seeker, its newest all-suite vessel, following a handover ceremony at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first newbuild in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a key milestone in the company’s fleet expansion program.
Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of Disney Adventure, the largest cruise ship in the company’s history.
The ship was formally handed over to Disney during a delivery ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, marking the vessel’s transition from construction to active status. With the delivery complete, Disney Cruise Line now has eight cruise ships.
Great news for guests and crew sailing on Holland America Line cruise ships during the FIFA World Cup. HAL has announced it will broadcast the entire FIFA World Cup 26™ live across the fleet of 11 ships, covering all 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, 2026. No matter where the ship is sailing, guests will be able to follow the tournament as it happens.
The Port of Brisbane has reached a major milestone, welcoming its 500th cruise ship to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) since the facility opened in 2022.
The historic call took place on Sunday, with Carnival Luminosa alongside the terminal, marking another chapter in Brisbane’s growing role as a key cruise gateway in Australia.
Guests aboard AIDAnova were treated to a festive surprise on Saturday, December 13, while the cruise ship was docked at Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. One of the most iconic symbols of the holiday season the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck, made a stop at the terminal, turning it into true winter highlight.
A crew member onboard the ferry Color Fantasy had to be rescued at sea on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after suffering serious injuries shortly after the ship left Kiel on its way to Oslo, reported schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten. The injured crew member is a 30-year-old woman in need of urgent medical care.
A crew member of the cruise ship MSC Euribia reached out to share something that’s been weighing heavily on them. The crew member said that since MSC introduced a new position in housekeeping, things onboard have reportedly gone downhill. Instead of teamwork, there’s tension, pressure, and a lot of frustration between housekeeping stewards and cabin stewards.
“This is my 7th,” the crew member said. “I’ve never felt this discouraged by a colleague in all my years at sea.” contract with MSC
A passenger aboard Holland America Line cruise ship ms Westerdam was medically evacuated for emergency treatment on December 11 after suffering a serious fall.
A passenger aboard Celebrity Apex was airlifted off the vessel after falling seriously ill while the cruise ship was sailing to Port Canaveral.
The medical emergency happened about 24 nautical miles north of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. According to officials, the 65-year-old man was dealing with several medical issues that required treatment at a hospital on land. At the time, Celebrity Apex was traveling from St. Kitts to Florida.
Norwegian Cruise Line is kicking off 2026 with a fresh face at the top. The company has officially named Marc Kazlauskas as its new President, taking over the helm on January 19, 2026.
Kazlauskas isn’t new to travel. In fact, he’s been in the industry for more than 30 years, holding big leadership roles at places like Avoya Travel, FROSCH, and Chase Travel Group. He knows the cruise world, the tour world and basically, he’s been everywhere guests book their vacations.
