Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Oceania schedules 5 Solar Eclipse Cruises for August 2026
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an expanded suite of itineraries for August 2026, strategically aligning 5 voyages with the path of the total solar...
April 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises unveils names and specifications for inaugural B2B riverboats
The new charter-only river cruise operator Transcend Cruises has announced the names of its first two purpose-built vessels designed specifically for...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China starts operations at world’s largest cruise terminal in Xiamen
Following the recent commissioning of MSC Cruises’ new facility at PortMiami—previously designated as the world’s largest cruise...
April 17, 2025