Cruise news (Crown Iris-tagged)
- Accidents
Port of Volos (Greece) sees clashes as protests target Israeli cruise ship
Riot police intervened during demonstrations in the Greek port city of Volos, where pro-Palestinian activists gathered to protest the arrival of the...
August 15, 2025 - Accidents
Pro-Palestinian demonstration on Syros forces Crown Iris to skip port call
A group of around 150–300 pro-Palestinian residents on Syros Island (Greece) halted the arrival of the Israeli-operated cruise vessel Crown...
July 24, 2025 - Accidents
Mano Maritime's cruise ship Crown Iris evacuates 2000 Israelis from Cyprus to Ashdod
The cruise ship Crown Iris, operated by Mano Maritime (Israel), docked in Ashdod Port early this morning arriving from Limassol (Cyprus Island...
June 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mano Cruises (Israel) launched Eastern Mediterranean 2025 season (Crown Iris ship)
Mano Cruises has officially commenced its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean with the Crown Iris. After completing its winter layup, the 1500...
April 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mano Cruises' ship Crown Iris arrives in Larnaca (Cyprus) for inaugural 2024 visit
The cruise ship Crown Iris received a cordial reception on her inaugural 2024 visit to Larnaca (Cyprus), having sailed from Haifa, Israel. Local...
June 9, 2024 - Accidents
MSC charters Crown Iris cruise ship to bring Israeli passengers back to Haifa
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, maritime operations took a security-driven turn as cruise shipping companies temporarily halted their visits to...
October 16, 2023 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Crown Iris
A cruise passenger with serious health problems has been airlifted by Cyprus rescue services and transported to Paphos hospital early Monday, July 22...
July 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Crown Iris Begins Haifa-Larnaca Line
On Saturday, May 25, the Crown Iris cruise ship arrived in Larnaca from Haifa thus marking the beginning of a new line between the coastal cities...
May 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises Extends Cruise Season 2018
Celestyal Cruises announced that Thomson Majesty will conclude the successful charter with Thomson Cruises and contribute to the extension of 2018...
November 14, 2017 - Accidents
Thomson Majesty Loses Power After Engine Fire
The Thomson UK's ship Thomson Majesty has lost propulsion power following minor engine room fire off Livorno. The ship left the port in Italy en...
October 24, 2016