Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS-class ship Utopia OTS floated out in France
Over the past weekend, RCI-Royal Caribbean International's last OASIS PLUS-Class vessel - Utopia of the Seas, was launched/floated out from drydock...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Preziosa cruise ship too big for Port Stornoway (Scotland) forced to anchor outside
A massive cruise vessel (longer than seven jumbo jets) found itself in a unique predicament when it couldn't fit into a Scottish port on Monday...
September 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS, taking early bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean's latest vessel, scheduled to depart from PortMiami Florida in 2024, is now open for bookings in response to significant demand...
September 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line removes libraries from its ships
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has been adapting its ship layouts to align with evolving passenger preferences, resulting in the removal of libraries from...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
56-yo fugitive sentenced for drug trafficking arrested on Costa Smeralda cruise ship
Matteo Romano, aged 56, who had managed to evade authorities since 2018 following his conviction for drug trafficking and evasion, was apprehended...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
Greek police arrested 3 criminals pickpocketing cruise ship tourists in Santorini
Greek law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled a criminal organization that had been systematically engaging in pickpocketing...
September 18, 2023 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival facing criticism after 26-year-old former US Army veteran disappears in PortMiami
A former US Army veteran, 26-year-old Kevin McGrath, was reported missing nearly two weeks ago (on September 4th), shortly after a CCL-Carnival...
September 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess introduces 3 themed "Hollywood Insider" cruises
Princess Cruises has unveiled a series of 3 themed cruises titled "Hollywood Insider," set to take place during California Coastal voyages in October...
September 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean introduces CocoCay's adults-only Hideaway Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, located on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This...
September 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Godmother announced for Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV's newest ship World Voyager
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages has chosen explorer Preet Chandi as the godmother for its upcoming vessel, World Voyager, scheduled to commence service in...
September 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC unveils data from the world's first Net Zero Emissions Cruise
MSC Cruises (world's 3rd-largest cruise shipowner) released data from the world's first net-zero greenhouse gas/GHG emissions ship cruise, completed...
September 14, 2023 - Accidents
TUI's cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 enters restricted area in the Baltic Sea
German authorities have initiated an investigation into an incident involving TUI Cruises' ship Mein Schiff 4, which reportedly entered a restricted...
September 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrating 50th Anniversary of The Bahamas’ Independence
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line recently commemorated The Bahamas' 50th anniversary of independence with a Junkanoo celebration aboard Carnival Mardi Gras...
September 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Epic becomes floating hotel at Port Marseille (France)
The NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Epic recently arrived at Port Marseille-Fos (France), marking the commencement of a warm reception for...
September 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL's upcoming island destination called "Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point"
On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, DCL-Disney Cruise Line unveiled the official name for its upcoming island destination during Destination D23. The...
September 10, 2023