Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a $2 million agreement with a coalition of 12 U.S. states after an investigation into how cruises were marketed during the early stages of COVID-19.

Holland America Line has announced a $500 million modernization program that will transform six of its ships over the coming years.

The search for a crew member who went overboard from the cruise ship Norwegian Viva has been officially suspended, Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed to Cruise Radio.

Meyer Werft has unveiled a groundbreaking concept for a fully battery-powered cruise ship, marking a major step toward zero-emission cruising. The project, named “Vision,” was introduced at the Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition, with potential delivery as early as 2031 if ordered in 2026.

The cruise ship Vasco da Gama, operated by Nicko Cruises, is facing technical problems that have disrupted its current Atlantic voyage and led to the cancellation of an upcoming cruise.

MSC Cruises is expanding its private island offering in The Bahamas with the introduction of Sandy Cay, a new luxury destination scheduled to open in 2028 next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

MSC Cruises has cancelled the May 2, 2026 sailing of MSC Euribia from Kiel after the vessel was unable to leave the Middle East as planned.

In a notice sent to guests, the company confirmed that the ship’s repositioning to Northern Europe has been delayed due to the ongoing situation in the region. As a result, MSC Euribia will not be ready in time to operate its first scheduled cruise of the season.

A major leadership transition has taken place at MSC, as founder Gianluigi Aponte has officially handed over ownership of the company to his children, Diego Aponte and Alexa Aponte Vago.

The cruise shipbuilding industry has long been one of Europe’s most protected and specialized sectors. For decades, construction of the world’s most complex cruise ships was concentrated in a small group of shipyards led by Fincantieri, alongside Meyer Werft and Chantiers de l’Atlantique. 

Celebrity Xcel crew member was taken into custody on April 5 when the cruise ship arrived at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), following a reported incident that happened earlier in the voyage.

The arrest was carried out by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, who identified the crew member as Wigawa Putu Janu, 36, from Jembrana, Indonesia. He is facing a charge of sexual battery.