Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels a Vision OTS cruise due to Hurricane Ophelia
RCI-Royal Caribbean recently had to make the difficult decision to cancel a scheduled cruise aboard the Vision of the Seas due to the presence of...
September 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Pilot program to reduce traffic when cruise ships visit Portland ME
Cruise shipping operations in Portland Maine have long been seen as a boon for the waterfront, contributing positively to the local economy. However...
September 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ships set to return to Venice's Port Marittima in 2027
In a notable development, cruise ships are set to return to the primary cruise port in Venice, Marittima (Stazione Marittima), in the spring of 2027...
September 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
China's Ministry of Transport officially approves resumption of international cruise shipping
In a significant development, China's Ministry of Transport has granted official approval for the complete resumption of international cruise ship...
September 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS is industry's first to use biofuel blend in Barcelona
This week, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group made significant strides in advancing the maritime industry's pursuit of alternative fuels by successfully...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Port Turku setting 2029 carbon neutral goal
In June, Port Turku (Finland) aligned with the climate initiative of Turku City, which has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029. The port...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival encourages cruisers to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations
As the cruise industry emerged from a 15-month hiatus in July 2021, it did so under the weight of numerous concessions and stringent rules, primarily...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIKAND partners with TUI Cruises to provide biomedical services for 11 ships
VIKAND Solutions (Dania Beach Florida-based medical group specializing in maritime healthcare) has recently entered into a partnership with TUI...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Australia finally scraps COVID cruise ship protocols
Following last week's announcement that Australian COVID protocols affecting the cruise industry would be lifted, New South Wales (NSW) promptly and...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL’s Pride of America ship returns to Kahului, Maui
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced its resumption of calls to Kahului Maui, following collaboration with the Maui community, Hawaii State Governor...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises removes prepaid gratuities from inclusive packages
Celebrity Cruises, a distinguished premium cruise line under the umbrella of the Royal Caribbean Group, has unveiled a series of strategic...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival, Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS to reduce single-use glass at sea
In a pioneering move within the cruise industry, a novel pilot program is bringing closed-loop packaging to CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ships...
August 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Barcelona (Spain) to ban ships from northern docks
Barcelona, renowned for its enchanting Gothic Quarter, idyllic beaches, and the renowned Boqueria market, stands as Spain's most sought-after tourist...
August 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expanding expedited embarkation and lunch options
Princess Cruises has revealed a series of enhancements aimed at improving the travel experience. These updates encompass both expedited embarkation...
August 25, 2023 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises announces multiple cancellations across 3 ships in the fleet
Celebrity Cruises announced the necessity to cancel a series of upcoming voyages scheduled for 2024-2025 on three of its ships due to "adjustments in...
August 23, 2023