Cunard Line has confirmed a technical problem affecting one of the four Mermaid pod propulsion units on board the Queen Mary 2, currently sailing a 12-day “Norway and Northern Lights” itinerary. The voyage, which began in Southampton on November 7, 2025, and is due to end there on November 19, has been adjusted as engineers work to resolve the issue.
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.
A heartbreaking tragedy happened aboard the Carnival Horizon, where an 18-year-old passenger passed away during a recent voyage, prompting a full investigation by the FBI’s Miami Field Office. The ship returned to PortMiami on Friday, November 8, reportedly earlier than scheduled, to cooperate with authorities.
A heated altercation between two livestreamers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas turned a Caribbean vacation into viral drama. The fight broke out on November 4, while the ship was sailing from Galveston, toward Roatan, Honduras, during a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.
According to several social media posts, the fight broke out at the open-deck smoking area between streamer David Ryan, better known online as Chicken Andy, who primarily broadcasts on the platform Kick, and another streamer known as Dave Willis, or BlackAssDave.
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index Q3 2025 published by The Mission to Seafarers reveals a sharp downturn in global seafarer satisfaction, with the overall happiness score dropping from 7.54 to 7.05 (out of 10). Almost every area of seafarer welfare, from wages to rest hours and training. declined compared to the previous quarter.
A Filipino crew member who was scheduled to join a cruise ship has reportedly been denied entry to the United States after landing in Los Angeles on October 27. According to his family, the young seafarer was escorted by U.S. immigration officers shortly after disembarking his flight, questioned, and subjected to a full inspection of his luggage and personal phone. Within hours, he was informed that he would be deported to the Philippines, with authorities citing “moral turpitude” on the paperwork.
Following the destruction caused by the hurricane Melissa, Royal Caribbean International has stepped forward once again to support the people of the Caribbean in their time of need. The cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas will make a special relief call to the port of Falmouth this morning, bringing essential supplies to assist in ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
Tokyo has officially reopened the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal, the city’s dedicated gateway for cruise ships. After undergoing extensive reconstruction and the addition of a vehicle waiting zone, the terminal welcomed its first cruise call on 1 November 2025.
The celebrated Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru, operated by Mitsui Ocean Cruises, will retire on 10 May 2026 after more than three decades of service. Over its lifetime, the ship completed over 2,000 cruises, covered roughly 2.88 million nautical miles (approximately 133 times around the Earth), visited more than 400 ports, and welcomed over 600,000 guests.
As part of its farewell, Mitsui Ocean Cruises is inviting guests, crew, and fans to take part in the “Everyone’s ‘Nippon Maru’ Photo Exhibition” a celebration of memories made aboard this beloved vessel.
A spirit of unity and environmental care filled the shores of Celukan Bawang Harbor on Saturday, November 1, as the residents of MV The World, crew members, and local stakeholders took part in a beach clean-up activity.
