Cruise news (Barcelona Spain-tagged)
Barcelona (Spain) to increase tourist tax for short-stay cruise passengers
Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12...
July 22, 2024- Cruise Industry
Carnival Mardi Gras ship offers two Transatlantic cruises (USA-Europe-USA) due to drydock...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Mardi Gras (Excel Class vessel) will return to Europe for a drydock refurbishment, offering travelers the opportunity...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn enhances African itineraries with extensive pre- and post-cruise journeys
The ultra-luxury travel company Seabourn introduces new "Seabourn Journeys" for guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. These pre-, mid-, and post...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils wellness-themed voyages for December 2024
The 2024-relaunched (under A&K/Abercrombie & Kent) ultra-luxury travel brand Crystal Cruises is set to offer 2 wellness-themed sailings in...
July 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC enhances Mediterranean itineraries with new fly-cruise routes
MSC Cruises has expanded its Fly & Cruise holiday programme by extending partnerships with two European airlines. MSC will continue...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral welcomes world's second-largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS
Port Canaveral (Florida, USA) has welcomed a significant new addition to its lineup. The world’s second-largest cruise ship, RCI-Royal...
July 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils 2024 adventures with renowned explorer Mike Horn
MSC Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand and sister company of MSC Cruises, has unveiled unique Destination Experiences...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises introduces tailored family experiences across the Mediterranean
Costa Cruises introduces a new feature designed to make Mediterranean Sea voyages more memorable for families, offering unique experiences tailored...
June 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New agreement reduces cruise ship visits at Port Amsterdam (Holland) from 2026
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has reached an agreement to begin limiting the number of cruise ship calls at its seaport starting in 2026. This is part of a...
June 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton launches Asia-Pacific cruises in 2025 with Luminara ship
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is deploying one luxury superyacht across the Pacific Ocean. The new ultra-luxury travel brand has announced that...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys partners with Louis Vuitton America’s Cup
On June 19th, MSC's luxury travel brand Explora Journeys successfully launched a partnership with Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup (sailing...
June 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises UK offers special OBC/onboard credit promo for Mediterranean itineraries
P&O Cruises UK is offering additional OBC/onboard credit (spending money) for bookings made within the next month. Up to GBP 520 per balcony...
June 17, 2024 - Accidents
Greece considers limiting cruise ship visitors amid overtourism concerns
Greece is reportedly considering restrictions on the number of cruise visitors to its popular destinations, following similar measures seen in other...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alaska's capital Juneau sets passenger limits to manage cruise tourism
Juneau (Alaska's capital) is set to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving at its port due to concerns over the impact of tourism. This...
June 15, 2024