Cruise operations across the Arabian Gulf were thrown into uncertainty today after rapidly escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered widespread airspace closures and security alerts across the region.

Several major cruise lines confirmed cancellations, suspended departures, and precautionary safety measures as missile and drone activity was reported over parts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Shanghai delivered a high-tech welcome on the evening of Feb. 25 as 2,000 drones lit up the sky to greet the visiting cruise ship Westerdam.

The synchronized light show unfolded over the Huangpu River, creating animated patterns and celebratory messages for nearly 2,000 passengers onboard. According to organizers, the display also sent Chinese Year of the Horse wishes to cruise travelers.

Fincantieri has officially delivered Four Seasons I, the first ultra-luxury cruise yacht built for Four Seasons Yachts. The ceremony was held at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy, where executives from both companies gathered to celebrate the completion of the project. Among those in attendance were Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero and Four Seasons Yachts CEO Ben Trodd. The handover represents the culmination of years of planning and construction aimed at redefining luxury at sea.

Passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa experienced an unexpectedly rough night at sea on February 18, when the cruise ship encountered strong winds and heavy swells off the coast of southern Brazil.

A former senior executive at Norwegian Cruise Line has been arrested following an international investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that cost the company more than $2 million.

MSC Cruises is taking cruise ship entertainment into the future with the introduction of AI-powered robot dogs and humanoid robots, offering guests an entirely new kind of onboard experience starting in 2026.

Disney Cruise Line has announced that Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godparent of its newest and largest cruise ship, Disney Adventure, ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10.

Passengers and crew aboard Princess Cruises Regal Princess are heading back to Galveston with more than just vacation memories, they’re returning as part of a brand-new Guinness World Record.

On February 17, while the ship was in Cozumel, Mexico, guests and crew came together to break the record for the most margaritas sold in an eight-hour period. By the end of the challenge, an impressive 3,410 margaritas had been served, easily surpassing the previous record of 2,728. That’s an average of more than 426 margaritas per hour.

Costa Cruises has released its new Costa Careers video, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make the company’s operations possible. Filmed between the company’s headquarters in Genoa, Italy, and onboard its flagship Costa Smeralda, the new careers spot focuses on the real individuals behind the brand. Instead of actors or scripted scenes, the video features actual Costa employees sharing their journeys and experiences within the company.

Real People, Real Stories

TUI Cruises has launched a special campaign inviting women to apply for the honor of becoming the godmother of its newest cruise ship, Mein Schiff Flow, set to join the fleet in 2026. The cruise line is calling on loyal Mein Schiff guests to share their personal stories for a chance to name and christen the highly anticipated vessel.