Cruise news (Limassol Cyprus-tagged)
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
Cyprus-Greece maritime season commences with enhanced Daleela ferry service
The 2025 maritime season between Cyprus and Greece commenced on May 31st, marked by the departure of the Daleela ferry from Limassol to Piraeus. This...
June 2, 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
Limassol Port (Cyprus) anticipates 30% increase in cruise shipping traffic in 2025
Cyprus is preparing for a substantial rise in cruise activity, with projections indicating a 30% increase in ship arrivals for 2025, as reported by...
February 4, 2025 - Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship to host Solar Eclipse cruise 2026 in the Mediterranean
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced a distinctive solar eclipse voyage scheduled for the summer of 2026. On August 12th, 2026...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK introduces second adult-only ship for 2026
Marella Cruises has announced that the Marella Discovery ship will transition to an adult-only vessel for the summer 2026 season, becoming the fleet...
October 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship to sail Solar Eclipse Cruise in August 2026
TUI's Marella Cruises UK has revealed plans for a special solar eclipse voyage aboard the Marella Discovery 2 ship in the summer of 2026. This...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK unveils Summer 2026 itineraries featuring Solar Eclipse voyage
Marella Cruises has unveiled its summer 2026 itineraries, featuring a notable solar eclipse sailing as part of its seasonal offerings. The new...
October 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises unveils new voyage to Egypt (Celestyal Journey ship)
Celestyal Cruises is set to embark on voyages to Egypt aboard its latest vessel - Celestyal Journey, which will assume the routes previously...
March 20, 2024 - Accidents
Marella (TUI UK) cancels Red Sea repositioning cruises due to safety concerns
Marella Cruises has made the decision to cancel a series of repositioning sailings on Discovery 2 ship due to concerns regarding the Red Sea area...
March 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveils Grand Voyage itinerary to Southwest Asia's idyllic islands
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a revised itinerary for its 82-night Grand Voyage to the islands of southwest Asia scheduled for MS...
December 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella UK unveils summer 2025 itineraries, incorporating 10 cruise-and-stay packages
Marella Cruises UK unveiled its summer 2025 itineraries, incorporating 10 cruise-and-stay packages into the offerings. Marella Discovery 2 ship is...
October 21, 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
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