Cruise news (Canada-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Atlantic Canada cruise season breaks records with 1+ million passengers in 2024
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) reported a record-breaking 2024 cruise season, with 1+ million passengers welcomed through 675 vessel...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (BC Canada) concludes 2024 season with record statistics
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (PRCP), managed by Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, concluded its 2024 season after...
November 21, 2024