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Norwegian Sky closes shops and limits spa services on final NCL cruise

Norwegian Sky's final voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line operated with its onboard shops closed and some spa services curtailed as preparations began for the ship's transfer to Cordelia Cruises.

Deck7 Editorial • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Royal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas floats out in Finland

Royal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas has floated for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, moving the fourth Icon-class ship into its next phase of construction ahead of a planned August 2027 debut.

Deck7 Editorial • 8 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

MSC plans first double cruise-ship calls at Ocean Cay

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is scheduled to welcome two cruise ships simultaneously for the first time in November 2027, providing the clearest operational indication yet of when the island's planned second berth could enter use.

Deck7 Editorial • 8 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Waverley cruises from Southend Pier return this month

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Southend Pier from 25 September for Thames, Tower Bridge, sea forts and Medway cruises.

Deck7 Editorial • 7 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Four injured after Sydney ferry strikes Circular Quay pylon

Four passengers were injured after the Sydney ferry Balmoral, carrying 149 people, struck a pylon while arriving at Circular Quay.

Deck7 Editorial • 7 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Uniworld unveils major 2028 expansion with three new Super Ships

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled its full 2028 programme, combining three new ships with eight new itineraries and an 11-day Mystery Journey through Europe.

Deck7 Editorial • 7 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Passenger dies aboard Seven Seas Voyager during Donegal visit

A passenger has died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager during the ship's visit to Lough Foyle, with the passenger brought ashore at Greencastle in County Donegal.

Deck7 Editorial • 6 Sep 2026 • 2 min read