Cruise news (Rotterdam Netherlands-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
World’s oldest cruise ship MS Astoria arrives in Ghent for scrapping
MS Astoria, recognized as the oldest ocean-going passenger ship in the world, has been towed into Ghent, Belgium, to begin dismantling after 77 years...
July 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic cruise ship Astoria sold for recycling after decades of service
The 1948-built Astoria, widely recognized as the world’s oldest cruise ship still afloat, has been sold at auction for recycling. Belgian firm...
June 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam Port curtails cruise ship presence amid overtourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has recorded annual visits from approximately 300,000 cruise passengers, contributing to a staggering 20 million total...
June 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Northern European cruises in 2027
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed plans to increase its Northern Europe deployment in 2027 by assigning a third vessel to the region. The...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 2027 voyages for celestial phenomena
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a series of cruises for 2027, offering passengers the opportunity to witness notable celestial events...
June 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line extends 2026 European cruise season
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed a 6-week extension to its 2026 European cruise schedule, accompanied by the release of 4 additional...
April 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDAnova becomes first ship to use Rotterdam’s shore power
On March 31, 2025, the Netherlands inaugurated its first shore power facility for cruise ships, marking a significant step in port electrification...
March 31, 2025 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels two transatlantic cruises on ms Nieuw Statendam ship
HAL-Holland America Line canceled two Transatlantic voyages on ms Nieuw Statendam, originally scheduled for October 2026. Affected are the 29-day...
March 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA opens bookings for 2026 river cruise season
On March 3rd, the UK-based A-ROSA Cruises opened bookings for its 2026 season. AROSA's fleet of 15 boats will operate 60+ distinct itineraries...
March 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ALMACO Group completes extensive refurbishment of AROYA Cruises' ship
ALMACO Group has successfully completed a comprehensive drydock refurbishment of Aroya Manara ship, owned by AROYA Cruises (Saudi Arabia). Following...
February 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Damen delivers Germany’s first fully-electric catamaran ferry (E-KAT) to Reederei Norden-Frisia
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group delivered Germany’s first fully electric catamaran ferry (E-Kat) to the shipowner - the German...
January 28, 2025 - Accidents
Regal Princess to undergo drydock maintenance, affecting April 2025 itineraries
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced that its vessel Regal Princess will enter drydock in Rotterdam (Holland) for regular...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ flagship sets sail after major refurbishment by MJM Marine
MJM Marine has announced the completion of a groundbreaking project for Aroya Cruises, marked by the official launch of the vessel from its homeport...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announced 2026-H2 itineraries across 5 continents
The ultra-premium travel brand Crystal Cruises unveiled its 2026 sailing schedule, with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony set to explore diverse...
December 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises prepares for Red Sea debut with transformed Manara
Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises is set to launch its inaugural vessel Manara following extensive preparations since 2023. Originally delivered in...
November 25, 2024