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The new Asuka III is making its way to Japan after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard earlier this month.Set to launch service for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise in July, the LNG-powered vessel left Northern Europe on April 18, 2025.The ship is currently sailing to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, where it is set to arrive later this month.From there, the Asuka III is expected to continue its journey to Asia via South Africa and the Indian Ocean.The 744-guest ship is scheduled to arrive in Yokohama ahead of its inaugural cruise, which starts on[...]

“We’re getting two new ships, so with our fleet growing by a third, we have looked at where we want to put additional capacity,” said Jess Peterson, director of destination experience and itinerary planning at Windstar. “With the Star Seeker and our other plans, we are shifting capacity to the Pacific.”After a debut in Miami and the Caribbean, the new Star Seeker spends summer 2026 in Alaska and then heads for Japan and Southeast Asia.“We wanted to return to the popular destinations which we had left, and those were Alaska and Japan, the latter of which has been[...]

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has revised its dry dock maintenance schedule for 2026, leading to the cancellation of specific voyages for the Carnival Magic and Carnival Horizon. These adjustments are part of the company's routine maintenance strategy to ensure vessel safety and compliance with maritime regulations.The Carnival Magic was initially slated for dry dock from October 6 to November 20, 2025. However, the maintenance period has been rescheduled to occur between April 18 and May 24, 2026. Consequently, all cruises planned during this interval have been canceled. The ship is expected to resume operations on May 30, 2026, with[...]

Port Milwaukee will begin its 2025 cruise season on Monday, April 28, by welcoming the Viking Octantis, marking the fourth consecutive season the ship has opened the city’s cruise schedule. The ship is scheduled to arrive at the City Heavy Lift Dock at 10 a.m This year, Port Milwaukee expects 22 cruise ship calls, with... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]

On Saturday, April 19, the roll-on/roll-off passenger vessel Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321) ran aground approximately 200 meters from Jagna Port (Bohol Island, Philippines) shortly after departing for Cagayan de Oro City.The grounding occurred during low tide while the vessel was maneuvering away from the port.The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in coordination with the Philippine Navy, the Jagna Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Bantay Dagat, and local fisherfolk, initiated a rescue operation following a distress call. All 506 passengers were safely evacuated and returned to Jagna Port by the morning of April 20. No injuries were[...]