EXPLORA III, the new luxury ship of the prestigious cruise brand, will sail starting in August 2026 on special itineraries also in North America, with viewing a rare solar eclipse, extended overnight berths and new destinations
French authorities suspended disembarkation aboard the Ambition cruise ship after dozens of passengers developed gastrointestinal symptoms. No deaths linked to the outbreak have been officially confirmed by French authorities at this stage, despite earlier reports circulating online claiming a passenger had died
Crystal Serenity will receive upgraded suites, refreshed public spaces, and technical improvements during a three-week drydock in October 2026
The three New York City passengers aboard the MV Hondius are among the travelers being closely monitored following the hantavirus outbreak scare. NY Health Commissioner: "At this point, we do not know how long these individuals will stay in Nebraska and whether or when those individuals will return to New York. Currently, the risk to New Yorkers remains extremely low"
The US is airlifting 17 Americans from the MV Hondius after an Andes hantavirus outbreak, with two passengers placed in biocontainment units. One has tested mildly positive to PCR testing for the Andes hantavirus, and another is currently exhibiting mild symptoms
Evacuation under strict quarantine measures: The first passengers have disembarked from the MV Hondius as WHO teams coordinate rescue flights and epidemiological assessments in Spain. Here are the latest updates from the Spanish health ministry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 102 passengers and 13 crew fell ill with norovirus aboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship during its Southern Caribbean voyage. The incident follows a similar Norovirus outbreak on the cruise line's Star Princess ship in March
The unusual hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch expedition ship MV Hondius has raised difficult questions about disease preparedness at sea, human transmission risks, and how modern cruise ships respond when rare infections emerge far from land
The cruise company has launched the MSC Concierge service, an innovative AI service that will be integrated into the MSC for Me app, assisting vacationers in a variety of areas, from answering questions to ordering various services and choosing customized entertainment options on the ship
In a recent media briefing, the World Health Organization confirmed eight reported hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, while stressing the rare outbreak does not spread like COVID or influenza. Citizens from these 13 countries got off the cruise ship at St. Helena before they learned about the outbreak: the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, St Kitts
The cruise line has announced its 2026-2027 itinerary across 11 Asian countries. The Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises: "Our award-winning itineraries promise options for every type of traveler"
