MSC Cruises
Storm Austen Brings Three Cruise Ships Back to Southampton Early
MSC Preziosa passengers have been told to arrive at Southampton’s City Cruise Terminal by 2 p.m. Friday, before the ship departs at 6 p.m., two hours early.
Mediterranean
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Seabourn Returns to Egypt in 2029 Summer Programme
Selected Mediterranean sailings will include Seabourn's complimentary Evening at Ephesus, with private after-hours access and classical music among the ancient city's illuminated ruins.
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Azamara Journey Set for November 2028 Refurbishment
Unlike Azamara Quest, Journey’s renovation will not add a Penthouse Deck or its 12 suites; it will include a redesigned Discoveries Restaurant and Chef’s Table.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Bookings for Norwegian Bella Cruises
Built by Fincantieri, Norwegian Bella will have nearly 2,000 staterooms, including 159 Haven suites with private elevators and a dedicated sundeck.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours at Sea
A flashing light attached to the woman’s lifebuoy helped cargo ship MSC Rossella III spot her in the darkness and alert the Hellenic Coast Guard.
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Costa Toscana Returns for Sanremo Music Festival Mini-Cruises
Costa Toscana will anchor off Sanremo on the Italian Riviera during the 77th annual song competition at Teatro Ariston, with guests able to visit the city and surrounding area.
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Costa Unveils Six Themed Itineraries for Winter 2026-27
Costa Fascinosa’s Caribbean Heart itinerary places the Dominican Republic at the center of the voyage, with Catalina Bay among four Sea Destinations where ships pause for experiences.
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Saga Cruises to Debut Eras Dance Show on Canary Islands Cruise
Eras will premiere in Spirit of Discovery’s Playhouse on the 14-night Best of the Canaries voyage from Portsmouth on December 6, 2026.
Royal Caribbean
Woman Rescued After 20 Hours Overboard From Odyssey of the Seas
Crew aboard the cargo vessel MSC Rossella III spotted a flashing light on the woman’s flotation device; she was taken to Katakolo and then a hospital in Pyrgos.
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Marseille Cruise Growth Pledge Needs Measurable Results
From January 2026, the strengthened Mediterranean Sustainable Cruise Charter will apply to signatory companies operating in Mediterranean waters under French jurisdiction.
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TUI Cruises’ Bio-LNG Savings Depend on Full Lifecycle Accounting
TUI’s newbuild contracts require ships to be five to 10 percent more efficient than their predecessors, with shipyards proving compliance in the first year of operation.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours in Ionian Sea
MSC Rossella III spotted a flashing light on the passenger’s flotation device, prompting a Coast Guard rescue that took her to Katakolo for hospital observation.