Cruise news (Canada-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Federal alarm over BC Ferries’ Chinese shipyard contract
Chrystia Alexandra Freeland (Canada's Transport Minister) has expressed strong concern over BC Ferries’ decision to sign a contract for 4 new...
June 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) introduces community-led shore excursions in Arctic Canada
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) has announced the launch of a new shore excursion program in Arctic Canada, developed in collaboration with Inuit Elders...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Montreal commences 2025 cruise season with arrival of Victory I
The Port of Montreal (Canada) officially commenced its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of Victory I, operated by Victory Cruise Lines (now...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS Europa 2 ship initiates Nanaimo’s 2025 cruise season
Port Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (BC Canada) commenced its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of MS Europa 2, an ultra-luxury vessel operated by...
April 27, 2025 - Accidents
Gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus reported on Viking Polaris ship (32 cases)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard the Viking Polaris ship during the...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara expands Alaskan itineraries with 2026 cruisetour packages
Azamara Cruises is set to enhance its Alaska itineraries in summer 2026 by introducing 9 new Cruisetour packages. These are land programs, ranging...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL returns to Great Lakes and Canadian waters
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, a boutique operator specializing in small-ship voyages, is preparing to re-enter the U.S. market this April with a renewed...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Atlantic Canada prepares for record-breaking 2025 cruise season
Atlantic Canada is preparing for a record-breaking cruise season in 2025, extending from early March through late November, its longest to date. The...
March 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Initiative launched to study and mitigate underwater noise in Canadian Arctic
A new initiative is set to commence this year, aiming to enhance the understanding and mitigation of underwater noise impacts in the Canadian Arctic...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) moves toward shore power amid fiscal uncertainty
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) is set to join a growing network of ports incorporating shore power technology, allowing berthed vessels to connect...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines' 2026 season to feature new ports and itineraries
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines detailed its 2026 season, presenting 40 all-inclusive voyages that introduce new ports and itineraries, with a significant...
February 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara unveils 2026-2027 voyages: 66 iItineraries, 8 Grand Voyages
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 voyage lineup, introducing 66 itineraries and 8 Grand Voyages, each exceeding 35 nights. These...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines names Godmothers for ships Victory I and Victory II (2025-relaunched)
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL (operated by American Queen Steamboat Company), set to relaunch in April 2025, has named the godmothers for its vessels...
December 17, 2024