Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Nippon Maru to conclude service in May 2026 after 35 years with Mitsui Ocean Cruises
MOL Cruises Ltd., the operator of Mitsui Ocean Cruises, has announced that its flagship vessel Nippon Maru will be retired from service on May 10th...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises schedules 2026 culinary and culture themed voyages
Oceania Cruises has announced its lineup of 2026 Specialty Cruises, offering a series of itineraries that blend destination-rich voyages with curated...
June 1, 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 - Accidents
Legal dispute arises over Skagway's revised excursion tax policy
In December 2024, the Municipality of Skagway (Alaska USA) enacted Ordinance 24-12, amending its sales tax code to include commissions earned by...
May 31, 2025 - Accidents
Sea ice may alter Carnival Pride's Greenland itinerary
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has notified passengers aboard Carnival Pride of significant sea ice conditions along its planned route to Greenland...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara's 3-ship meet in Barcelona marks strategic milestone
On May 26, 2025, Azamara Cruises achieved a significant milestone by orchestrating the simultaneous arrival of three of its vessels—Azamara...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC considers building a 4-ship fleet of the world's largest cruise vessels
MSC Cruises is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku (Finland) to construct a new class of ships, tentatively...
May 29, 2025 - Accidents
CDC links Royal Caribbean ship hot tubs with Legionnaires' illness outbreaks
In recent years, the general public has become more aware of the health risks inherent to cruise travel, particularly the spread of contagious...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruise Division and Formula 1 renew Global Partnership through 2030
MSC Group's Cruise Division, comprising MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, has confirmed the continuation of its Global Partnership with Formula 1...
May 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
EXPLORA II to serve as maritime venue during Monaco Grand Prix 2025
MSC Explora Journeys has confirmed its onboard programme for EXPLORA II during the 2025 FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO. The vessel...
May 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises schedules President’s Cruise 2026 on Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that the 2026 edition of its annual President’s Cruise will be held aboard its upcoming flagship vessel...
May 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line prepares for record-breaking summer operations
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is entering the 2025 summer season with its most extensive deployment to date. With a fleet of 29 large vessels in...
May 22, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Splendor responds to distress call, rescues sailors and dogs in South Pacific
On Thursday, May 22nd, CCL's ship Carnival Splendor executed a maritime rescue operation approximately 7 nautical miles (~13 km) south of New...
May 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Enchanted Princess ship to host Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise 2026
Princess Cruises has announced a third voyage in its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse series: a 14-day Mediterranean & Adriatic cruise aboard the...
May 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA marks 2 decades of Rhone River cruises with enhanced itineraries and shipboard celebrations
In May 2025, A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH commemorates the 20th anniversary of its vessels A-ROSA LUNA and A-ROSA STELLA operating on the Rhone River in...
May 12, 2025