Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours at Sea
MSC Rossella III's crew spotted a flashing light on the woman's life ring about 70 nautical miles southwest of Zakynthos before a Coast Guard vessel took her to Katakolo.
Mediterranean
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Launches First Year-Round Europe Cruise Programme
Rhapsody of the Seas will sail from Piraeus, Barcelona and Lisbon from May through October 2028, with seven-night itineraries including overnight calls in Istanbul and Alexandria.
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH Signs Shore Power Deal With Transport Malta
Transport Malta’s agreement with NCLH is its fourth shore power deal. The announcement did not name a first vessel or a date for electricity supply to begin.
Princess Cruises
Paul Manson Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days on Mediterranean Cruise
Manson’s route began in Rome past the Colosseum and ended in Sicily, where Mount Etna erupted during his run, leaving him covered in ash.
Royal Caribbean
Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours in Ionian Sea Near Zakynthos
After her recovery, Coast Guard personnel brought the woman to Katakolo, where she was transferred to a hospital in nearby Pyrgos for observation and tests.
News
Variety Cruises Launches Croatia and Montenegro Itinerary for 2027
The fare includes four guided excursions to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Mljet National Park, Hvar and Kotor, plus 14 onboard meals with drinks at lunch and dinner.
Royal Caribbean
Woman Rescued After 20 Hours in Ionian Sea Following Odyssey Search
A containership crew spotted her flashing lifebuoy light before a rescue vessel recovered her conscious and took her to Katakolo for hospital care in Pyrgos.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape Makes First Call at Spain’s Port of Motril
Motril arranged fourteen buses in five morning shifts to carry passengers between the quayside and town centre, about four kilometres from the terminal.
Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas Completes 44-Day Refit in Cadiz
Wind Star became the first of three Wind-class vessels to complete upgrades under Windstar Cruises’ Setting Sails programme, with work on Wind Surf due in December 2026.
News
Aroya Cruises Launches Eastern Mediterranean Winter Season
The Mediterranean programme begins October 10 with six-, seven- and eight-night cruises, including Marmaris and Kusadasi, plus selected overnight calls in Alexandria.
News
Windstar Adds Tablet Ordering to Star Explorer Before December Debut
Originally built in Portugal in 2019 as World Explorer, the 112-suite vessel is set for a December 28 nine-night New Year’s sailing roundtrip from Barcelona.
Holland America Line
Holland America Opens Bookings for Refitted Oosterdam Cruises
Delivered in 2003, the 1,964-passenger Oosterdam will undergo its refurbishment in Marseille, adding Solo Verandah accommodations and Grand Dutch Cafe.