Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises plans 30th Anniversary fleet celebrations for 2026
AIDA Cruises has reached its 29th year at sea, and the countdown to its 30th anniversary celebration in 2026 is officially underway. Since the...
June 10, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's scheduled visits to Juneau (Alaska) canceled due to port fee conflict
A rupture in relations between RCI-Royal Caribbean International and the Alaskan port of Juneau has recently resulted in the cancellation of multiple...
June 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival celebrate 35 years of continuous partnership
Earlier today, June 9th, Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line observed a notable milestone—35 years of continuous partnership—with...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diana Ross to serve as Godmother for Royal Caribbean's newest ship Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has designated musical legend Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas, the fleet’s second ICON‑class...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norway authorizes municipalities to implement 3% tourist tax amidst rising visitor numbers
On June 5th, the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) approved legislation permitting municipalities experiencing significant tourism-related pressures to...
June 7, 2025 - 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