Cruise Ships

From tiny cabins and seasickness to hidden ducks and early reservations, these are the cruise surprises experienced passengers wish they knew

Explore another side of Prague with a beer spa, magical cavern, hidden cave, vintage tram, river cruise, medieval dinner and more

MSC Cruises will sponsor three Formula 1 Grands Prix in 2027, covering races in Belgium, Turkey and Portugal as part of its partnership with F1

The new cruise ship Norwegian Aura will offer a tribute show to the American singer starting in May 2027, alongside original productions, live music and night shows

Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has floated out at Meyer Turku after its dry dock was filled with 90 million gallons of water ahead of its 2027 debut

Cutting-edge wellness facilities on a new elite cruise ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has previewed Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay ahead of its September 4 opening, featuring slides, pools and family attractions

Carnival Cruise Line launched a groundbreaking program in the industry: passengers earn points and status based on spending, and redeem them for cruises, restaurants, spas and excursions

Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Gary Anslow as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, replacing Kevin Bubolz in the regional role

Norwegian Aura will debut new wellness, dining and entertainment experiences, including NCL’s largest Thermal Suite and first dedicated Indian restaurant

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

One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"

After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship

WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"

Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates

Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"

Royal Caribbean has ordered two more Icon Class ships for delivery in 2029 and 2030, expanding its next-generation cruise fleet with advanced design and technology

German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT is planning to develop a fully electric cruise ship. Emissions will be reduced by 95%

Royal Caribbean's new ship will have approximately 20 decks, accommodate up to 7,600 passengers, and offer activity areas, pools, water parks, and extreme facilities

MSC Cruises' new ship offers a unique family-friendly attraction park, a new pool complex, and a variety of water activities, including virtual reality extreme slides. The cruises will begin with seven-night itineraries to major destinations in the Mediterranean