Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises eliminates scheduled arrival times on embarkation day
Princess Cruises will implement a new and improved ship boarding process starting on August 1st, 2023. It is aimed at making it easier for tourists...
July 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's Bahamian island Ocean Cay designated as 'Hope Spot' by Mission Blue
MSC Ocean Cay (Bahamas) has officially been designated as a 'Hope Spot' by Mission Blue, a non-profit organization founded by Sylvia Earle to promote...
July 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group to implement waste-to-energy (WTE) systems
The world's second-largest cruise shipowner RCG-Royal Caribbean Group is implementing advanced technology on its cruise ships to improve waste...
July 12, 2023 - Accidents
CLIA and MSC react after cancellation of Explora 1 debut
CLIA (the trade organization representing the cruise shipping industry) and MSC Cruises have emphasized that strict safety standards must be met...
July 11, 2023 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises raising daily gratuities for the 2nd time in 9 months
Celebrity Cruises announced that they will be increasing their daily gratuity charges on July 11th, marking the 2nd increase in just 9 months...
July 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CLIA outlines industry’s advances in sustainability at G20 India
During the G20 gathering in India this week, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) presented the industry's progress in sustainability...
June 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation launches 3-year SEA Change Program
Carnival Corporation & plc has launched the SEA Change Program, a set of performance targets aimed at achieving strategic goals by 2026. The...
June 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Canada moves from voluntary to mandatory measures governing cruise ship wastewater discharges
Government officials in Canada announced a significant change in regulations regarding cruise ship wastewater discharges, emphasizing the need to...
June 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Baltic introduces new OPS-onshore power supply overview
Cruise Baltic has developed an updated version of its overview of onshore power supply (OPS) in the Baltic Sea region. The purpose of this overview...
June 24, 2023 - Accidents
Bar Harbor (Maine) investigating "unauthorized" visit by ACL's cruise ship American Constitution
The town of Bar Harbor (Maine USA) is conducting an investigation into an alleged "unauthorized" visit by a cruise ship last week. According to town...
June 23, 2023 - Accidents
Cruise lines updating safety policies after OceanGate's Titan mini-submarine disaster
In recent times, luxury adventure cruises have witnessed an increase in the presence of submarines. However, following the tragic incident involving...
June 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship air pollutants fall 80% in Venice following the ban on large liners
A recent study by Transport & Environment has revealed that toxic air pollutants emitted by cruise vessels near European ports have exceeded pre...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises lift COVID vaccination requirements after 3 years
Viking Cruises announced that they would be lifting COVID vaccination requirements for all guests on sailings effective November 1st, 2023...
June 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Silversea becomes first tour operator to gain Environmental Management Certification in The...
Silversea Cruises has become the first tour operator to obtain environmental management certification in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, showcasing...
June 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line cancels 3 sailings aboard its Epic ship due to 2025 refurb
The NCL Norwegian Epic ship will enter a drydock in spring 2025 for revitalization, a move that necessitates the cancellation of 3 cruises...
June 10, 2023