Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry

Crystal introduces The Crystal Cup: a convergence of luxury cruising and competitive golf
Crystal Cruises has unveiled The Crystal Cup, an amateur golf tournament developed in partnership with Troon, a prominent golf management company...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback
In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax...
May 9, 2025 - 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

Cunard marks 185 years with Royal commemoration in Liverpool
On May 27, 2025, Cunard Line will commemorate its 185th anniversary in Liverpool (England UK), the city regarded as its spiritual home. The event...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Virgin Voyages expands music-themed cruises in 2025 (Celebration Voyages) and 2026 (Red Hot Sailing...
Virgin Voyages has announced enhancements to its music-themed cruise experiences, introducing the 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage and unveiling...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Hawaii implements 11% cruise passenger tax to fund environmental initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers, marking a significant policy...
May 5, 2025 - Accidents

Cruise ship maneuvering linked to power outage in Argostoli (Kefalonia, Greece)
On May 4th, a power outage affected the Greek island of Kefalonia, leaving the capital Argostoli temporarily without electricity. The disruption...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Celebrity Xcel to commence operations ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Celebrity Xcel, will begin service earlier than initially planned. A 4-night preview...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys integrates Monaco Grand Prix into 2025 itinerary
Explora Journeys has announced the inclusion of the 2025 Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco into its cruise itinerary, offering guests a unique...
May 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Azamara Cruises enhances onboard entertainment with expanded RWS Global partnership
Azamara Cruises has announced a significant enhancement to its onboard entertainment offerings through an expanded partnership with RWS Global, set...
May 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises expands family entertainment offerings for Summer 2025
In preparation for the 2025 summer season, MSC Cruises has announced a comprehensive enhancement of its family entertainment programs across its...
May 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Oceania introduces revamped entertainment fleetwide debuting with Allura ship (July 2025)
Oceania Cruises has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its onboard entertainment offerings, set to launch in July 2025 with the debut of its new...
May 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Port NOLA sets new monthly cruise passenger record in March 2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements in March 2025, surpassing its previous high of...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Aroya Cruises launches Mediterranean campaign featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez
Cruise Saudi's brand Aroya Cruises has initiated its inaugural Mediterranean marketing campaign featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model...
April 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry

MSC Foundation inaugurates Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay
On April 17, 2025, the MSC Foundation officially inaugurated its Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas, marking a...
April 19, 2025