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Palawan ferry captain sought as safety investigation widens

Philippine authorities are trying to locate the captain of MV June Aster as investigators examine the alarm, evacuation and crew response to the Palawan ferry fire that killed at least 35 people.

Deck7 Editorial • 12 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Explora I redeployed from the Middle East to South America

Explora Journeys has placed Explora I's replacement 2027-28 winter programme on sale, confirming a full South American season after withdrawing the ship from the Middle East.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Hydrogen-capable Viking Astrea launched at Fincantieri

Viking Astrea has touched water for the first time at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, moving the 998-guest, hydrogen-capable ocean ship into its final construction phase ahead of delivery in May 2027.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Norwegian and Carnival shares hit 52-week lows

Shares in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Carnival Corporation fell to fresh 52-week lows on 10 September amid a wider market decline and investor concern over fuel costs and Caribbean pricing.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Firefighters board burned-out Palawan ferry

Firefighters have boarded the burned-out passenger ferry MV June Aster off Palawan after smoke and extreme heat previously prevented access, as the search continues for 84 missing people.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Carnival reveals Tropicale’s onboard features as bookings open

Bookings have opened for Carnival Tropicale as Carnival Cruise Line reveals a six-slide waterpark, new family attractions and three dining concepts ahead of the ship’s 2028 Galveston debut.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Palawan ferry search resumes as missing total is revised to 84

The search following the MV June Aster ferry fire has resumed off Palawan, with authorities revising the missing-person total from 86 to 84 after confirming two listed passengers did not board.

Deck7 Editorial • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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