Cruise news (Kiel Germany-tagged)
- Accidents
MSC Euribia adjusts Norwegian Fjord itineraries due to safety considerations
MSC Cruises has announced modifications to the MSC Euribia's Norwegian fjord itineraries for May 2025, citing safety concerns associated with...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Germany's Kiel Port sets shore power record with AIDA Cruises at the forefront
The adoption of shore power is gaining momentum, particularly in Baltic Sea countries, where AIDA Cruises has taken a leading role in expanding the...
September 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Starboard enters German market with sustainable retail experience aboard TUI’s Mein Schiff 7
Starboard, a leader in maritime retail, has expanded into the German market through a new partnership with TUI Cruises, launching a comprehensive...
July 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oslo-Kiel ferry Color Fantasy plays crucial role in environmental surveillance
The Oslo-Kiel cruise ferry route is popular among Norwegians as a short getaway and for Germans as an intriguing route to Norway. However, there is...
July 19, 2024 - Accidents
Activists delay cruise ship departures in Kiel harbor with kayak blockade
Opponents of cruise tourism blocked the ships Mein Schiff 7 and AIDAbella at Kiel Ostseehafen Quay on Sunday, July 7th, using kayaks, causing a 2...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises unveils ~450 new voyages for Summer 2026
From Alesund (Norway) to Zakynthos (Greece), ~450 cruises from AIDA Cruises' Summer Program 2026 are now open for booking. Planning ahead is...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff 7 christened in Kiel (Germany)
Mein Schiff 7 was officially delivered by Meyer Turku to TUI Cruises on June 10, 2024, and was christened on June 22 in Kiel (Germany) by Fenia...
June 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku delivers Mein Schiff 7 to TUI Cruises
Turkish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered the Mein Schiff 7 to German cruise line TUI Cruises. This vessel is the 7th in the Mein Schiff series...
June 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia successfully connects to shore power at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal
MSC Euribia has successfully connected to the shore power facility at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal for the first time, marking a...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff 7 starts Baltic Sea trials ahead of June debut
TUI's newest vessel - Mein Schiff 7, reached a significant milestone this week as she started sea trials in the Baltic Sea (Bothnian Sea and...
May 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises introduces 'Lost Luggage Concierge' service for Fly & Cruise guests
Costa Cruises unveils a new offering for its guests in 2024 with the introduction of the 'Lost Luggage Concierge' service. In collaboration with...
May 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises appoints environmental officer as Godmother for Mein Schiff 7
As the construction of Mein Schiff 7 nears completion at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, TUI Cruises has disclosed insights into the vessel's...
April 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ferry operations in Kiel go partially battery-powered with Octopus High Energy Systems
Embarking on a new era of sustainable maritime transportation, ferries traversing the Kierler Förde in northern Germany are now equipped with...
February 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Dover for summer sailings
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to resume operations in Dover England, offering a series of summer cruises to various enticing...
January 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Kiel (Germany) reports strong cruise performance with 1+ million passengers
The port of Kiel (Germany) reported a total of 1,187,148 passengers across 214 calls in the previous year. The Baltic Sea port hosted various vessels...
January 22, 2024