Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line increases gratuity rates for guests
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated communication with passengers and travel agencies, informing them of an upcoming adjustment in gratuity rates...
January 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seattle strengthens anti-trafficking efforts with major cruise lines
On January 11, 2024, the Port of Seattle (Washington USA) disclosed the extension of its Port Allies Against Human Trafficking (PAAHT) commitment...
January 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
India to invest Rs 60,000 crore/USD 7,22 billion in river cruise tourism and new vessels by 2047
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a commitment to infuse Rs 60,000 crore (~US$7,22 billion) by 2047 into the realm of river cruise tourism...
January 11, 2024 - Accidents
Norway to ban high-pollution cruise ships by 2026 in a move to cut emissions
Norway, renowned for its stunning fjords, is gearing up to implement a bold move by banning certain types of cruise ships from its waters by 2026...
January 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Spanish Government faces challenges in regulating cruise ship access to ports amidst legal hurdles
The Spanish Government has communicated its inability to endorse restrictions on cruise ship access to the nation's ports, similar to the measures...
January 7, 2024 - Accidents
Port West Palm Beach places probation after loaded gun incident on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise...
Port West Palm Beach has instituted a probationary period for its security provider (Weiser Security Services Inc) following an incident where a...
January 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Faxaports/Port of Reykjavik leads environmental initiatives beyond Norway
In a pivotal move in 2023, Faxaports/Port Reykjavik Iceland etched its name as the inaugural port outside Norway to join the prestigious...
January 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santorini takes stand against cruise ships to preserve idyllic beauty amidst overtourism concerns
As cruise ship passenger numbers surge, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, European ports find themselves grappling with the profound consequences of...
January 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lisbon (Portugal) launches €2 Tourist Tax for cruise ship passengers
Embarking on a new fiscal course, Lisbon City (Portugal) has implemented a EUR 2 universal tourist tax for all cruise ship passengers docking in the...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World Maritime Forum 2024: Navigating a sustainable future in Copenhagen
As the maritime community eagerly awaits the upcoming World Maritime Forum on February 27th and 28th, 2024, in Copenhagen (Denmark), industry leaders...
December 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line updates Castaway Club membership terms
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has made notable changes to the terms and conditions of its Castaway Club membership, effective immediately. Previously...
December 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seattle cruise port celebrates 25 years of homeporting, plans sustainability and growth investments
The Port of Seattle (Washington) marks a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years as a cruise homeport, with a commitment to sustaining growth...
December 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation achieves 38% reduction in food waste, nearing 2025 target on sustainable...
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise shipowner, reported a significant accomplishment with a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger...
December 8, 2023 - 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