Just days after MSC Cruises inaugurated what was billed as the world’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami, the crown has already changed hands, and the new titleholder is on the opposite side of the globe.
The arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris at the port of Heraklion on April 8, sparked a charged atmosphere as thousands of Israeli tourists disembarked for a day of sightseeing—only to be met by a small group of local demonstrators whose message went far beyond politics.
A Michigan teen was sentenced this week to eight months behind bars after triggering a bomb scare aboard Carnival Sunrise, forcing a mid-voyage diversion and a full-scale security sweep.
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's second Icon Class cruise ship have reached a major milestone. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the vessel successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
MSC Cruises faced an operational setback this weekend as a technical issue aboard the MSC Sinfonia forced the cruise line to cancel embarkation for over 1,000 guests scheduled to board in Bari for an 8-day Mediterranean itinerary. The cancellation came less than 12 hours before departure, with affected guests receiving a message from the cruise line.
Norwegian Cruise Line christened its newest Prima Plus-class vessel, Norwegian Aqua, at PortMiami, with Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet serving as the ship’s ceremonial godfather. The event showcased not only the brand’s latest hardware innovation but also signaled upcoming enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island destination in the Bahamas.
A burst pipe aboard Sky Princess, led to a dramatic scene Tuesday night when water from the upper deck flooded multiple public areas of the cruise ship, prompting emergency procedures and temporarily displacing passengers from central sections of the ship.
The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on April 8, as the ship sailed its 7-day roundtrip voyage from Southampton to Spain and France. Water reportedly poured from the burst pipe connected to the Sky Pool down through several decks, flooding the popular Piazza atrium on decks five and six.
Starboard Group has expanded its partnership with TUI Cruises by launching retail shops aboard the brand new cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax. This is the second ship in the Mein Schiff fleet that Starboard has its footprint, just a year after the partnership began.
MSC Cruises officially christened its newest flagship, MSC World America, last night at the brand new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal AA, the largest cruise terminal in the world.
Viking and Fincantieri have unveiled plans for the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Libra, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy. Scheduled for delivery in late 2026, this vessel will mark transition to cleaner energy and zero-emission operations.
