Cruise ships embark on a new mission to house Ukrainian refugees
Holland America Line has decided to set aside one of its cruise ships to host people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Avoid cruise travel as Omicron cases surge, says US CDC
The CDC raised its COVID-19 travel health notice level for cruise ships to its highest warning level, citing reports of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Fri Dec 31 2021
All on Singapore cruise ship confined to cabins after suspected COVID-19 case
The passenger was identified as a close contact of a confirmed case on land, and was immediately isolated as part of onboard health protocols.
Wed Jul 14 2021
First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice
The numbers on board are limited by COVID-19 restrictions to a fraction of the ship's usual 3,000 capacity.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Cruise ship almost sinks in Langkawi, four crew members found safe
Four crew members of a cruise ship survived when the ship almost sank after hitting a rock at 0.3 nautical miles south of Pulau Lalang near Langkawi, last night.
Sun Feb 28 2021
Australian state premier apologises for cruise ship failures after COVID-19 spike
The inquiry found 914 infections could be traced back to the Ruby Princess, mostly among passengers. The outbreak led to 22 deaths.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan
Authorities are racing to complete tests on 623 crew after one of them was found infected this week.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Japan's Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs
Local authorities are appealing for help from the central government to tackle the incident.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Singapore mulls placing workers who recover from COVID-19 on cruise ships
The city-state has seen virus cases surge in sprawling housing complexes for foreign labourers, recording its biggest ever jump in cases on Thursday.
Fri Apr 17 2020
Australia coronavirus cases stable, cruise ships sent home
The country's daily new infection rate at about 5%, significantly below the 25-30% increases recorded around two weeks ago.
Sat Apr 04 2020
4 passengers dead aboard cruise ship anchored off Panama
Two people aboard the ship have tested positive for the coronavirus while more than 130 people had reported flu-like symptoms.
Sat Mar 28 2020
Cruise ship turned away by Malaysia, Thailand over coronavirus to dock in Singapore
Singapore will allow cruise ship Costa Fortuna to dock in the city-state on Tuesday, authorities said, after it was turned away from ports in Malaysia and Thailand over coronavirus fears.
Mon Mar 09 2020
First US-to-Cuba cruise ship in decades set to sail
The first US cruise ship bound for Cuba in 50 years was set to sail from Miami on Sunday.
Sun May 01 2016
Freak storm sank China ferry with loss of 450 lives
The Eastern Star capsized with mostly elderly holidaymakers on board in June, the country's worst shipping disaster for more than six decades.
Wed Dec 30 2015
More than 330 confirmed dead in China ship sinking
A total of 331 people have been confirmed dead from a cruise ship that capsized in central China after rescuers lifted the vessel out of the water, state-media said Saturday.
Sat Jun 06 2015