Celebrity Infinity Passengers Safely Return To Port

On February 15, 2026, the Celebrity Infinity experienced a small fire and a total power outage while approaching the coast of Piraeus, Greece. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. during the final leg of a voyage from Barcelona to Athens. Read More …

Tragic Passenger Incident At Italian Cruise Port

Costa Cruises has confirmed the death of a 50-year-old German passenger following an incident at the Port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, on February 6, 2026. The individual reportedly fell from the Costa Smeralda while the vessel was docked at Pier Read More …

West Central Florida To Open New Cruise Port

SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC have announced plans to develop the Knott-Cowen Cruise Port in Manatee County, Florida. This project is strategically located adjacent to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to address a significant infrastructure limitation in West Central Florida. Read More …

Exciting Galveston Voyages Begin Despite Port Delays

Although the cause of the electrical failure was not immediately disclosed, terminal staff and maintenance professionals worked throughout the day to restore services and manage the flow of over 3,000 travelers. Despite the late start for the subsequent five-night itinerary Read More …

USA: Important New Rules For Global Travel

The United States State Department has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This directive, following a broader immigration strategy, aims to prevent the entry of individuals deemed likely to Read More …

NCL Safety First, Even During A Tsunami

In a remarkable display of safety protocol, cruise ships in Hawaii swiftly departed ports following powerful tsunami warnings on July 30, 2025. This rapid response, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast, initiated advisories across the Pacific, including Read More …

Navigating Global Air Travel Challenges

The ongoing Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global air travel, creating widespread disruptions for airlines and passengers alike. While carriers such as Delta, United, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific have experienced challenges, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Air France, British Read More …

Multiple Nations Issue Travel Crime Warnings

Important To Know: Jamaica has joined a coalition of seven other nations—Paraguay, El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, Chile, India, Colombia, and Mexico—in issuing urgent safety warnings for travelers. These advisories stem from escalating security threats across these countries, including rising violent Read More …

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …