Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Accidents
EPA fines Royal Caribbean $475K for waste management violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a fine of ~US$475,000 on RCI-Royal Caribbean International for failing to properly report...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President Christine Duffy skydives for hurricane relief
In a display of support for military and first responders involved in hurricane relief efforts, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line upgrades training for travel agents with expanded Learn & Earn platform
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced an enhancement to its Learn & Earn training platform, part of the Loyalty Rocks! program for travel...
October 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar ship Wind Surf undergoes major refurbishment in Spain before Caribbean 2024 season
MS Wind Surf, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world and the flagship of Windstar, is preparing for the first phase of significant drydock...
October 16, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President sets $75K goal for hurricane relief with tandem skydive
As recovery efforts continue following the successive impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has...
October 14, 2024 - Accidents
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings donates $80,000 for hurricane relief efforts
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has pledged a total of US$80,000 to support...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean increases gratuities for 2024 cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced an upcoming increase in the automatic gratuity charges applied to passengers' accounts, effective November...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Azamara’s RezA booking platform offers travel agents improved tools for group and client bookings
Azamara Cruises has reintroduced its enhanced global reservations platform, RezA, following input from travel agents. The platform is designed to...
October 10, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Milton forces flight suspensions and cruise itinerary changes across Florida
Flights from Tampa and Orlando are being suspended, and cruise ships rerouted as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. The storm, with sustained...
October 8, 2024 - Accidents
Red Sea instability threatens Cochin Port’s cruise season and revenue
The ongoing Red Sea crisis has compelled several shipping lines to cancel voyages, avoiding the increased time and costs associated with rerouting...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
"Ship-Free Saturdays" initiative defeated as Juneau voters oppose cruise ship restrictions
Juneau voters appear poised to reject a proposed ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays, according to...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disney enters cruise market, targeting younger travelers
Luxury cruises are no longer solely the domain of the retired wealthy, as evidenced by Tokyo Disney Resort's entry into the cruise market, signaling...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America brings Alaska Travel Expo to San Diego for the first time
HAL-Holland America Line will bring its renowned Alaska Cruise and Travel Show to San Diego (California USA) for the first time on Saturday, November...
October 5, 2024 - Accidents
SS United States damaged in burglary amid plans for artificial reef transformation
Philadelphia police have reported that the historic Transatlantic liner SS United States (1951-built, IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in New York...
October 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Astoria Grande ship (fka AIDAcara) up for sale at $40-50M
MS Astoria Grande/formerly known as AIDAcara is now listed for sale after 2 years of service in the Russian cruise market. Originally sold by...
October 2, 2024