Four Seasons Confirms Order for Third Yacht Cruise Ship

Published Jul 7, 2026 3:00 PM by The Maritime Executive

The joint owner/operator of Four Seasons Yacht, the new luxury cruise line, has placed an order for a third ship to be built by Fi...

Authorities in Turkey Turn Away Gay Cruise, Citing "Moral Values"

Published Jul 5, 2026 11:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Local authorities in Turkey have decided to temporarily ban the cruise ship Scarlet Lady from calling in Istanbul and Kusadasi, fo...

Published Jul 3, 2026 3:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

A U.S. mining, exploration, and development company has become the latest owner of a former Soviet passenger ferry that was later...

Published Jul 2, 2026 12:19 PM by The Maritime Executive

Update: Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement saying that the captain of its cruise ship was only required to make a statement...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:30 AM by The Maritime Executive

Four Seasons Yachts entered service in March, and as the company moves forward with its expansion, it has announced changes that w...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:29 AM by The Maritime Executive

The contemporary segment of the cruise industry, which targets the broadest market, continues to focus on ultra-large ships as see...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:29 AM by The Maritime Executive

While Europe has long been a popular destination for cruises, it traditionally has been a three-season destination with few cruise...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:27 AM by The Maritime Executive

Carnival Corporation’s AIDA brand marked its 30th anniversary at the beginning of June, with management highlighting the impact of...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:27 AM by The Maritime Executive

The Port of Galveston, Texas, continues to be one of the fastest-growing cruise homeports. Taking advantage of its geographic loca...

Published Jun 22, 2026 9:26 AM by The Maritime Executive

The war in Ukraine, economic challenges, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic closed down Russia’s involvement with inter...