Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Avios rewards for Spain, UK and Ireland bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has launched a groundbreaking partnership with IAG Loyalty to enhance holiday experiences through the global...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens Germany’s most advanced maritime operations center in Hamburg
Today, September 2nd, AIDA Cruises unveiled its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg (Germany), marking a significant upgrade in...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping industry set to surge to $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise ship industry is projected to grow substantially, reaching an estimated US$16.7 billion by 2031, according to a report from Allied...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Chelsea FC and MSC Cruises extend partnership
Chelsea FC has renewed its sponsorship agreement with MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing cruise lines. The partnership...
August 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Quintana Roo Mexico introduces $5 cruise passenger fee to fund tourism development
Governor Mara Lezama of Mexico's Quintana Roo state has announced the establishment of a Cruise Tourism Development Fund in collaboration with the...
August 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CLIA Australasia warns of 22% decline amidst 136% increase in cruise ship tourist fees in New...
Cruise lines have urged the New Zealand Government to reconsider a proposed 136% increase in cruise visitor fees, warning it could exacerbate the...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Norway to enforce penalties on cruise ships failing to meet zero-emission requirements by 2032
Norway will enforce penalties on cruise ships failing to meet stringent zero-emission requirements by 2032, as part of its initiative to preserve the...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises increases daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Princess Cruises has recently implemented a US$1 increase in daily gratuities across all stateroom categories. This adjustment, which has not been...
August 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral reconsiders cruise expansion amid state priorities for space and cargo
The Canaveral Port Authority has decided to withdraw its plans for a new cruise terminal, which was intended to accommodate larger vessels. The...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bordeaux's mayor pushes to relocate cruise ships away from downtown
Pierre Hurmic, the mayor of Bordeaux, France, is advocating for a complete ban on cruise ships docking in the city center, citing concerns over the...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Upper Deck, offering up to £500 per booking for travel agents
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revamped its loyalty program for UK and Ireland travel agents with the launch of "Upper Deck," set to go live...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand's planned border levy changes could reduce cruise ship visits
The cruise shipping industry has raised concerns over the potential impact of proposed increases to New Zealand's border levies, warning that higher...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greek Islands to charge EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger starting with Santorini
The Greek government has announced a new disembarkation fee of EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger (~GBP 8) for tourists visiting on ships popular...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises ad banned by German court over misleading net-zero claim
A TUI Cruises advertisement has been prohibited by a German court for being misleading. The Regional Court of Hamburg ruled in favor of the German...
August 17, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise lines cancel Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean ports amid security concerns
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reported a significant reduction in port calls in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean for the...
August 15, 2024