Captain and crew detained after northern Cyprus ferry disaster
The captain and seven crew members of the Filo Jet ferry have been detained as investigators examine the fatal sinking off northern Cyprus.
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The captain and seven crew members of the Filo Jet ferry have been detained as investigators examine the fatal sinking off northern Cyprus.
Princess Cruises plans to double its New Zealand port-call programme from the 2028/29 season, extending its coverage to nine destinations across the country.
At least eight people have died and 18 remain missing after the passenger ferry Filo Jet capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia in northern Cyprus for Taşucu in Turkey.
An HM Coastguard helicopter airlifted an unwell passenger from Carnival Legend while the cruise ship was sailing through the English Channel towards Dover.
Royal Caribbean delayed and shortened a Spectrum of the Seas cruise from Shanghai after Typhoon Saudel closed the port and kept the preceding voyage at sea for an additional night.
Meyer Werft more than doubled revenue to €2.83 billion in 2025 and reduced its after-tax loss, helped by the deliveries of Asuka III and Disney Destiny.
Carnival Conquest diverted while sailing towards Grenada to rescue the sole occupant of a disabled sailing vessel after receiving a distress relay from rescue authorities.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has promoted Nikola Đurđić from Safety Officer to Staff Captain, marking the latest step in a career with the company that began aboard Braemar in 2018.
Phoenix Reisen is offering free rebooking for selected long Danube cruises departing through 6 September as persistent low water continues to create uncertainty across Central Europe.
UK ports have warned that long waits for additional electricity capacity and comparatively high power costs risk putting them at a disadvantage to European competitors as cruise lines expand their use of shore power.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened an expanded year-round programme from Long Beach for 2028–29, with three- to eight-day cruises aboard Carnival Radiance and Carnival Panorama.
The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards has extended its 2026 submission deadline until 11 September, ahead of the ceremony at Hamburg Messe + Congress on 3 December.