Cruise news (Celebrity Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' 5th Edge Series ship to be named Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has officially revealed the name of the 5th vessel in its celebrated Edge Series: Celebrity Xcel. The announcement took place at...
November 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Colombia's promising cruise season to conclude in June 2024
Colombia is set to unveil a promising cruise season that will conclude in June 2024, emphasizing the exploration of emerging destinations within the...
October 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils entertainment lineup for upcoming vessel, Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the entertainment lineup for their upcoming vessel, Celebrity Ascent, the 4th ship in the Edge class. The onboard...
October 26, 2023 - Accidents
Storm Babet delays Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship 12 hours
The return of Celebrity Silhouette to Southampton England on Sunday morning, October 22, has been postponed by ~12 hours due to the impact of Storm...
October 22, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean evacuating Americans from Israel via Rhapsody OTS ship
Shortly after RCI-Royal Caribbean's cancellation of cruises departing from Israel, the cruise line redirected a ship back to the country, albeit for...
October 16, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels the remaining cruises planned for Israel
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel the remaining cruises planned for...
October 13, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises to Israel changed due to Hamas attacks
Recent attacks by Gaza militants on Israel have prompted itinerary changes on voyages with scheduled visits in Israeli ports. Such incidents in the...
October 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Ascent cruise ship successfully completes sea trials
Celebrity Cruises' latest vessel, Celebrity Ascent, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction process by successfully completing her...
October 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New tax on RCG-Royal Caribbean Group cruise ship passengers in USVI
Port authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) approved a proposal to charge Royal Caribbean Group/RCG cruise ships with US$5 per passenger fee to...
September 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS is industry's first to use biofuel blend in Barcelona
This week, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group made significant strides in advancing the maritime industry's pursuit of alternative fuels by successfully...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Spain's Port Bilbao sets new record in terms of cruise ships visiting in a single month
Port Bilbao (Spain) has scheduled 20 cruise ship visits this September (booked berthings), which is a new record for the port in terms of vessels...
September 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises removes prepaid gratuities from inclusive packages
Celebrity Cruises, a distinguished premium cruise line under the umbrella of the Royal Caribbean Group, has unveiled a series of strategic...
August 31, 2023 - Accidents
Celebrity Beyond changes course to rescue 200+ migrants stranded in the Mediterranean
The 2022-built Celebrity Beyond cruise ship halted a luxury Mediterranean voyage to aid in a rescue operation. The liner changed course (skipping...
August 30, 2023 - Accidents
Major cruise lines changing itineraries due to Tropical Storm Idalia
Tropical Storm Idalia is prompting major cruise lines to make adjustments to their plans, including itinerary changes. Idalia is gaining strength in...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral commissioners to spend $67+ million for 2 new cruise terminal parking garages
In preparation for a surge in passenger numbers and the introduction of new cruise ships in 2024, Port Canaveral commissioners allocated US$67...
August 26, 2023