Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
New $5 tax proposed for all cruise tourists visiting Mexico’s Quintana Roo
A proposed measure within the 2024 Fiscal Package meeting for the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, suggests the implementation of a new US$5 tax for...
November 30, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Australia pulls its cruise ships from Melbourne over tax hike
A major cruise ship company is set to withdraw its two largest brands, Princess Cruises and Cunard, from Melbourne ports in protest of an...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels calls in Yorktown (Virginia USA) due to residents' concerns
HAL-Holland America Line has opted to cancel 2 scheduled visits to Yorktown (Virginia USA) in 2025, citing concerns expressed by local residents...
November 28, 2023 - Accidents
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure denied entry to New Zealand due to dirty hull
Passengers on the Pacific Adventure's current voyage faced challenges as the ship failed to meet New Zealand's stringent biohazard entry requirements...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scotland implements new emissions tax on cruise ships visiting its ports
The Scottish Green party has unveiled plans to impose a new tax on cruise vessels visiting Scotland, aiming to address environmental concerns and the...
October 29, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Cruises cancels Orchestra ship's winter 2023-24 Red Sea program
MSC Cruises has made significant alterations to its upcoming cruise programs, prioritizing passenger safety and experience. The winter program for...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings partners with Global Maritime Forum
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a prominent global cruise company operating NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven...
October 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Stockholm taking leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions
Stockholm is taking a leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions. The city has achieved a significant milestone by becoming one of the...
October 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises eliminates last-minute discounts
Princess Cruises announced a shift in its pricing strategy, ensuring that early birds get the best deals possible. The cruise pricing model change...
October 20, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels the remaining cruises planned for Israel
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel the remaining cruises planned for...
October 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona Port bans cruise ships from its central harbor
From October 22nd, there will be a significant change in the cruise ship operations in Barcelona (Spain) as part of an effort to reduce emissions...
October 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bar Harbor Port (Maine USA) to limit cruise ship access in 2024
Britons planning sea travel vacations may need to reconsider their plans as more American cruise ports impose restrictions on ship visits. Bar Harbor...
October 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
All cruise ships in Port NYC New York to connect to shore power by 2028
In order to reduce COx and NOx emissions, all cruise vessels arriving in NYC New York have committed to connecting to shore power by the year 2028...
October 8, 2023 - 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