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Costa appoints Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales as Americas Region Director

Costa Cruises has appointed Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales as its incoming Americas Region Director, with the executive due to take up the Brazil-based role in January 2027.

Edward Marsh • 16 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Uniworld changes five river cruises as low water disrupts August 16 departures

Uniworld has changed ships, embarkation ports or opening arrangements for five Rhine and Danube departures beginning on August 16 as unusually low water continues across Europe.

Edward Marsh • 16 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Disney unveils new cruise ship class and reveals Disney Believe designs

Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at an entirely new three-ship class arriving from 2029 while revealing Moana, Toy Story and Peter Pan designs for Disney Believe.

Edward Marsh • 16 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

MS Botticelli returns to service weeks after Honfleur fire

CroisiEurope's MS Botticelli has resumed Seine cruises weeks after a fire in Honfleur prompted the safe evacuation of 163 people.

Laura Robertson • 15 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Mexico cruise passenger fee doubles to $10—with further increases ahead

Mexico's charge for foreign cruise passengers has doubled to $10 and is scheduled to rise to $15 in 2027 and $21 in 2028 under a federal decree.

Edward Marsh • 15 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Carnival booking system to go offline for planned maintenance on Sunday

Carnival Cruise Line's booking system will be unavailable for eight hours on Sunday, affecting new bookings and changes to existing reservations.

Edward Marsh • 15 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

All 115 people evacuated after excursion boat fire off Fethiye

All 115 people aboard the day-excursion vessel Emperor Attila were evacuated after a fire near Katrancı Bay off Fethiye, Türkiye. Eleven passengers treated for smoke exposure have been discharged from hospital.

Edward Marsh • 14 Aug 2026 • 2 min read