Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
GPH-Global Ports Holding enters talks to manage St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding/MoU with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, establishing a...
June 16, 2026 
Cruise ship Gemini detained in Greece as Miray Cruises faces financial crisis
The detention of MV Gemini off the coast of Karystos (Euboea/Evia Island, Greece) has drawn attention to the financial challenges facing smaller...
June 14, 2026- Cruise Industry
MSC Foundation and MSC Cruises introduce ocean conservation programme for families
MSC Foundation and MSC Cruises have launched Oceans Day powered by MSC Foundation, a new shipboard initiative designed to introduce children and...
June 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises and Cunard support coastal education programme in Southampton
Carnival Corporation's subsidiaries and UK-based travel brands P&O Cruises and Cunard have entered into a partnership with Sea Sense, the coastal...
June 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Valencia introduces Spain’s first EES-Compatible Passenger Border Control Facility
The Port of Valencia has become the first Spanish port to implement a passenger border control system compatible with the European Entry/Exit System...
June 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation and CCL receive Sustainability Awards from Port Seattle
Carnival Corporation and its largest subsidiary, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, have been recognized by the Port of Seattle with two Sustainable Century...
June 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line receives 2025 Blue Circle Award in Vancouver
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has been awarded the 2025 Blue Circle Award by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, marking another year of recognition for...
June 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line extends Maranics partnership for 3rd consecutive year
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with maritime software provider Maranics for a third consecutive year, continuing a...
June 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
El Escudo enters service as hybrid passenger vessel at the Port of Los Angeles
A new chapter in low-emission passenger vessel operations has begun in Southern California with the entry into service of El Escudo, a hybrid...
June 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
New DCL-Disney Cruise Line policies tighten beverage limits and guest personalisation rules
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has introduced a series of revised onboard policies that will take effect from June 3rd, marking one of the more notable...
May 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises secures verified methane emissions certification under FuelEU Maritime
MSC Cruises has become the first cruise shipping company to obtain independent verification and Flag State recognition of measured methane emissions...
May 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mexico rejects Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico development
Mexican authorities have officially rejected RCG-Royal Caribbean Group’s proposed Perfect Day Mexico development in Costa Maya following...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Australia to raise departure charge for flight-and-cruise travellers
Australia will increase its Passenger Movement Charge for travellers departing the country by air or sea from January 1st, 2027, lifting the fee from...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Opera ship completes HVO biofuel trial at sea
MSC Cruises and Italian energy company Eni have completed a biofuel trial aboard the cruise vessel MSC Opera, in a project aimed at reducing...
May 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar introduces flexible “Peace of Mind Promise” booking for 2026-2027 cruises
Windstar has introduced a new booking programme designed to provide greater flexibility for guests reserving eligible 2026 and 2027 sailings, as...
May 11, 2026