Norwegian Sets Date for Great Stirrup Cay Waterpark Opening
Norwegian Cruise Line revealed that the Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, will open on September 4, 2026. The grand opening will take place during the Norwegian Luna’s seven-day Caribbean sailing departing from Miami on August 29, 2026, according to a statement. Starting May 28, all guests…
Celestyal Cancels Gulf, Doubles Down on Med for Winter 2026-27
Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-27, replacing it with a Mediterranean deployment, which will include the brand’s debut in the Western Med. In a press release, the cruise line said it would extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season in 2026-27, adding new sailings for two vessels in its fleet, the Celestyal…
Royal Caribbean Moves Second Ship to Cyprus Registry
A second ship in the Royal Caribbean International fleet is now flying the Cyprus flag: the Navigator of the Seas. According to Cyprus Business News, the 2002-built vessel joined the Cyprus Registry of Ships in April. The move was reportedly announced by the country’s government as a further strengthening of its partnership with the Royal…
Nicko Cancels Additional Cruise as Vasco da Gama Returns to Shipyard
Nicko Cruises cancelled an additional cruise onboard the Vasco da Gama to allow for a further unscheduled drydock visit. The 1993-built vessel was set to welcome passengers back for a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords on May 26, 2026, having been out of service since late April for repairs. The 14-night voyage had to be…
Corazul and R11 Travel Open Booking for Buenavista’s 2026-27 Season in Brazil
Corazul Cruceros opened bookings for its maiden season in Brazil on May 19, according to a press release issued by R11 Travel. The Brazilian tour operator will serve as the startup’s exclusive sales partner for the market, which will welcome the Buenavista for the 2026-27 winter season. After debuting in the Mediterranean for the summer,…
Adora Flora City Begins Sea Trials
The Adora Flora City has embarked on its maiden set of sea trials, marking the final phase before its delivery later this year. The vessel departed from the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) berth on May 16, commencing a comprehensive 12-day testing program in the East China Sea. The sea trials will test the ship’s propulsion,…
Norwegian Changes Departure Port of Aura’s First Crossing
Norwegian Cruise Line recently changed the departure port of the first trans-Atlantic crossing of the new Norwegian Aura. The 3,880-passenger ship is scheduled to kick off the repositioning voyage on May 28, 2026. Originally set to depart from the Port of Barcelona, the 13-night itinerary will now sail from another Spanish port: Tarragona. In a…
AIDAprima: Ten Years of Service for AIDA Cruises
The AIDAprima recently completed its tenth year of service for AIDA Cruises after originally debuting in early 2016. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, Japan, the vessel was delivered to the company following on March 14, 2016. With its repositioning voyage to Europe cancelled due to the construction delays, the AIDAprima sailed to Germany…
Carnival Adjusts Panorama’s Itineraries for 2026 and 2027
Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests of adjustments for selected itineraries of the Carnival Panorama in 2026 and 2027. According to a statement, 14 cruises to the Mexican Riviera underwent minor changes to their itineraries. Modified cruises include the Sep. 6, 2026, departure, which will now depart from Long Beach at 3:30 PM instead of…
Seattle Approves New Long-term Lease Amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
The Port of Seattle Commission today approved a new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), according to a press release. This extends a long-standing partnership that began in 2000, and strengthening shared commitments to environmental progress, community benefit and economic opportunity, the port said. The agreement secures NCLH’s homeport presence in Seattle…
Hondius Cleaning Delayed in Rotterdam; Captain Escorted to Poland
The departure of the Hondius from Rotterdam to Vlissingen has been delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures, according to Oceanwide Expeditions. The delay also allows for smoother logistics for resupply in Rotterdam before the vessel departs ahead of her Arctic season, the company said. The remaining crew members from the original…
Seven Seas Voyager Emerges from Drydock with Upgrades
The Seven Seas Voyager returned to service on May 21, 2026, after 25 days in drydock in Marseille, France. The multi-million-dollar renovation tackled suites, public spaces, dining venues and culinary experiences, Regent Seven Seas Cruises said in a statement. “The transformation of Seven Seas Voyager marks another exciting milestone for Regent, as we further elevate the standard of all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruising across the…
Aros Marine Expands with Three New Divisions
Aros Marine has announced its expansion through three focused divisions: Refurb, Newbuilds and Technical. The company said that the expansion will see it grow into something broader, stronger and more specialized, and that it will be “navigating increasingly complex maritime projects across the world.” “This transformation is not about changing who we are. It is…
Wartsila Planning New Capacity Expansion at Vaasa Hub
Wärtsilä plans to additionally expand the technical production capacity at its Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland, and across its associated global supply chain. In a press release, the company said it would spend around €90 million to increase the hub’s capacity by 30 percent, with the start of operations scheduled for the first…
Viking Mira Delivered at Ancona
Fincantieri and Viking have celebrated the delivery of the Viking Mira at the Ancona shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Jeff Dash, executive vice president and head of business development at Viking, as well as Giorgio Gomiero, senior vice president of operations at Fincantieri and Gilberto Tobaldi, director of the Ancona Shipyard. With a gross…