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Port of Volos (Greece) sees clashes as protests target Israeli cruise ship
Riot police intervened during demonstrations in the Greek port city of Volos, where pro-Palestinian activists gathered to protest the arrival of the...
August 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group opens 2027 European river cruise bookings ahead of schedule
Scenic Group has commenced pre-booking for its 2027 European river cruise season, marking the earliest release of itineraries in the company’s...
August 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic's ship SH Minerva to undertake first Asia-Pacific cultural cruise series
Swan Hellenic will introduce its first cultural expedition cruises in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, following the return of the SH Minerva to...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to conclude operations in Australasian waters
Disney Cruise Line will withdraw from Australian and New Zealand operations at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season, ending a 3-year presence...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, completes sea trials
The second Sphere-Class vessel of Princess Cruises, the Star Princess, has completed its sea trials and remains on course to receive its first...
August 14, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean seeks new Star OTS Godmother after Diana Ross withdrawal
Diana Ross will not be taking to the waters aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel Star of the Seas as earlier scheduled. The 81-year-old...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Cruise Lines (China) to debut еlectric-hybrid ship on the Yangtze River
The Chinese river cruise company Victoria Cruise Lines will introduce its newest vessel, Victoria Isabella, on the Yangtze River during an...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival expands Excel-class ship deployment with new Bahamas and Caribbean cruises in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has outlined expanded deployment plans for its Excel-class vessels in the 2027-2028 season, introducing shorter itineraries...
August 13, 2025 - Accidents
Fincantieri sues Owens Corning for €100M over defective cruise ship insulation
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has initiated legal proceedings in the USA seeking damages of EUR 100+ million (~USD 110 million) from Owens Corning...
August 13, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Breeze 2027 sailings cancelled amid scheduling changes
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has withdrawn 5 scheduled voyages of Carnival Breeze in 2027, with the company not disclosing the reason for the change. The...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Porto Cruise Terminal completes record turnaround series for TUI’s Mein Schiff 4
Porto Cruise Terminal (at Port Leixões, Portugal) has strengthened its standing as a key hub for cruise tourism in Northern Portugal...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways expands Smithsonian Journeys partnership with 42 new river cruises in 2027
AmaWaterways has confirmed 42 additional sailings for 2027 in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces largest-ever Alaska deployment for 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive Alaska cruise and cruisetour programme to date, scheduled for the 2027 season. Drawing on almost...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam plans reduction in river cruise ship calls to address overtourism
The city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has announced its intention to limit annual river cruise calls to 1,150 vessels as part of a broader tourism...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus River Cruises introduces Tailor-Made Fly-Cruise Program in 2026
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the introduction of its “Five-Star Tailor-Made River Cruising” program, which will include return...
August 11, 2025