Cruise news (Taranto Italy-tagged)
- Accidents
Italian prosecutors investigate alleged sexual assault attempt aboard athletes’ village ship
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into an alleged attempted sexual assault aboard one of the passenger ships being used as floating...
September 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Manara ship arrives in Taranto ahead of Mediterranean Games
The preparations for the Mediterranean Games have entered a new phase with the arrival of the cruise ship Aroya Manara in Taranto, Italy. The vessel...
August 18, 2026 - Accidents
Drug suspect arrested at Port of Naples before embarking on Mediterranean cruise
Italian police arrested a 34-year-old man from Taranto at the Port of Naples shortly before he was due to board a Mediterranean cruise with his...
August 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ ship Manara selected as floating hotel during Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games
The cruise ship Manara, operated by Aroya Cruises, has been selected to accommodate thousands of competitors during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Agreement signed for new cruise terminal at Taranto Port (Italy)
On February 20th, 2026, a framework agreement was formally concluded in Taranto (Italy) between representatives of the port authority and Global...
February 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar expands Mystery Cruise concept with Caribbean voyage on Star Seeker ship
Following the success of its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise in April 2025, Windstar has announced a second voyage under this concept...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Island Princess marks the start of Taranto’s 2025 cruise season
The maiden call of the Island Princess on April 13th officially marked the commencement of the 2025 cruise season in Port Taranto (Italy). From April...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Two large cruise ships docked simultaneously at Port Taranto's terminal San Cataldo
The cruise season at Port Taranto (Italy) is now in full swing, and on Monday (July 8) marked a significant milestone in the development of port call...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises starts inaugural homeporting in Taranto (Italy) with Costa Pacifica ship
Costa Cruises has begun its first season in Taranto, marking a new addition to the company's program in Italy. The inaugural call occurred on June...
June 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils Epic 116-day World Cruise 2025
Princess Cruises has announced its longest voyage to date for 2025, a 116-day World Cruise covering over 33,500 nautical miles and visiting 51...
April 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises celebrates 75th Anniversary with 75 voyages in the Mediterranean/Northern Europe
On March 31st, 2023, Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary. 75 years ago, on that day in 1948, the first passenger ship of the fleet &ldquo...
March 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New Costa Fortuna cruise program 2023 to feature 3 different 2-week itineraries
Costa Cruises is launching a new program with 3 new itineraries scheduled for Costa Fortuna in the Mediterranean and Spain's Canary Islands...
February 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2024 itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Costa Cruises announced its itineraries for 2024. The newest edition of the Around the World voyage (December 2024) will also be available in the...
February 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises to debut in Taranto (Italy) next year with Costa Pacifica
In the summer of 2023, Taranto (Italy) will become a new Costa Cruises' port of call. From June 3 until October 7, Costa Pacifica will be in Taranto...
October 31, 2022