Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has reached an agreement to sell Oceania Sirena, continuing the gradual transition away from the classic R-class ships that helped define the Oceania Cruises brand for more than two decades. The company has not disclosed the buyer or financial details of the transaction.
Celebrity Cruises has increased its automatic daily gratuities for all guests, with the new rates taking effect immediately on July 29, 2026.
The cruise line informed booked guests of the change, explaining that the daily service charges help support the crew members who contribute to the onboard experience.
The updated gratuity rates are:
Carnival Cruise Line Cruise Director Todd Evans has announced that he is leaving the company after 16 years. Known to many guests for his high-energy personality and signature catchphrase, Evans shared the news on social media, saying it was time to begin a new chapter in his career.
Evans shared the news with fans on social media, reflecting on the experiences and friendships he built during his years with Carnival.
The race to expand into Europe's river cruise market could soon welcome another major player. After Celebrity Cruises officially launched Celebrity River Cruises, with inaugural sailings scheduled for 2027, a new report suggests MSC Group is also evaluating an entry into the river cruise sector through its Explora Journeys brand.
La Coruna is preparing for one of its busiest cruise days in recent memory as five cruise ships are scheduled to arrive on August 12, 2026, the day a total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain. The combination of the astronomical event and thousands of cruise visitors is expected to create an extraordinary atmosphere across the Galician port city.
A Filipino crew member was seriously injured after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred on Friday aboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship, where the 43-year-old crew member, serving as a helmsman, reportedly lost his balance and fell from a height of approximately three meters.
A 62-year-old British cruise passenger was found dead in her cabin while her ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini, according to Greek authorities.
The Hellenic Coast Guard said the Thira Port Authority was notified in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, by the local shipping agent representing a Marshall Islands-flagged cruise ship that the passenger had been discovered unresponsive in her cabin.
A Disney Dream crew member reported a suspected drink tampering incident while the cruise ship was docked in Vigo, Spain, prompting an investigation by Spanish authorities.
The alleged victim is Argentinian national who became ill while onboard and was initially treated by the ship's medical team before being transported to Fátima Hospital after the vessel arrived in Vigo.
A German couple has filed a lawsuit against AIDA Cruises, seeking approximately €15,400 in compensation after claiming that a major redesign of the cruise ship AIDAdiva significantly altered the onboard experience they expected during their four-month world cruise.
According to German media outlet Bild, the case is now being heard before the Rostock Regional Court.
