Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Venezuela receives first European cruise ship in 15 years
Venezuela on Tuesday, January 3rd, received its first European cruise ship in 15 years. The country was long avoided by tourists due to high levels...
January 4, 2023 - Accidents
Cunard's cruise ship Queen Victoria enters drydock for repairs in Cadiz (Spain) with passengers...
Passengers boarding Cunard Line’s liner Queen Victoria had no idea they would be embarking on a unique voyage to be remembered with a once-in-a...
January 3, 2023 - Accidents
Virgin's cruise ship Scarlet Lady rescues 18 Cuban refugees at sea
A group of refugees was picked up in the ocean by Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady ship on New Year’s Eve. The liner was sailing from Costa Maya...
January 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Florida-based cruise lines to pay $400M for use of Havana Port (Cuba)
Beth Bloom (Miami District Judge) ruled on Friday, December 30th, that 4 Florida-based cruise shipping companies must pay US$400+ million in damages...
January 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Galveston (Texas USA) celebrates year’s 1-millionth cruise passenger
Port Galveston (Texas USA), North America's 4th largest (by annual passenger capacity) cruise homeport, celebrated the 1-millionth passenger of 2022...
December 29, 2022 - Accidents
Christmas Day disaster on P&O UK's newest cruise ship Arvia
P&O Cruises UK passengers left livid after their sea vacation was "ruined" by Christmas Day "disaster". Passengers on the maiden voyage of P&...
December 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line named Emeril Lagasse its Chief Culinary Officer
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced that renowned chef and restauranteur Emeril Lagasse will serve as the company's Chief Culinary Officer. Emeril's...
December 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America sailing special transatlantic cruises for its 150th anniversary
HAL-Holland America is celebrating the end of 2022 with a sale offering savings on fares, free stateroom upgrades, and other perks. The sale, which...
December 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival's President to light NYC’s Times Square's New Year’s Eve Ball
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expected to usher in 2023 on land/at sea as President Christine Duffy will light the New Year’s Eve Ball in New...
December 26, 2022 - Accidents
Coral Princess ship skips 2 port calls in NZ to remove snails from her hull
An infestation of snails interrupted a cruise from Australia to New Zealand. Travelers were left puzzled by an announcement that their ship...
December 24, 2022 - Accidents
World Voyager cruise ship rescues 4 distressed mariners in the Atlantic
MS World Voyager cruise ship rescued a small sailing boat in distress. The crew of the liner provided assistance to 4 distressed mariners on...
December 16, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity launches the first digital cruise ship experience in the Metaverse
Celebrity Cruises revealed it is sailing into the future with the launch of a brand new virtual experience named "Wonderverse". In a cruise industry...
December 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to celebrate 25 Years with summer voyages
When DCL-Disney Cruise Line turns 25 next year, the fleet's 5 ships will host specially-themed anniversary voyages over the summer months with...
December 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line reveals details for its Carnival Venezia ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line unveiled new details about what passengers can expect when they board the next vessel to join the fleet, Carnival Venezia...
December 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's newest and largest cruise ship Wonder OTS named in Port Canaveral (Florida USA)
RCI-Royal Caribbean officially welcomed Wonder of the Seas into its fleet of award-winning ships. The newbuild was christened by her Godmother Marie...
December 11, 2022