Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Amsterdam (Netherlands) implements measures to reduce riverboat cruises and over-tourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands' capital city) is taking decisive action to alleviate the strain of over-tourism by significantly reducing the number of...
April 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aranui Cruises introduces 'Tiki Club' Loyalty Program to celebrate 40th Anniversary
Aranui Cruises/fleet, renowned for its unique cargo cruise ship Aranui 5, has unveiled its new loyalty program, the 'Tiki Club,' as a gesture of...
April 21, 2024 - Accidents
Marella UK's Asia & Middle East cruises (ship Discovery 2) canceled due to Red Sea crisis
TUI has made the decision to cancel Marella Cruises UK's Asia and Middle East program from November 2024 to the end of April 2025. In a...
April 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea expands pricing structure to offer more options
Silversea is expanding its fare options to cater to the diverse preferences of travelers, offering 3 distinct pricing structures. In addition to the...
March 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK 2025-2026 Itineraries and promo offers (half-price discounts, premium...
Ambassador Cruise Lines unveiled its 2025-2026 itinerary program, featuring departures from 7 UK homeports, and a selection of half-price discounts...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten extends Northern Lights Promise, offering guests longer viewing opportunities
Hurtigruten has prolonged its distinct Northern Lights Promise until September, allowing travelers a lengthier opportunity to witness one of nature's...
March 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions becomes all-inclusive cruise line
HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions, recognized globally as leaders in expedition cruising, have unveiled their plans to elevate the onboard guest experience...
March 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ASmallWorld introduces The Solo Cruise Company for female travelers aged 55+
Acknowledging the limited travel options available for mature women seeking to explore the world, the travel social network ASmallWorld has...
March 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises implements No-Smoking Zones in ship casinos fleetwide
MSC Cruises has implemented no-smoking policies in the casino areas of its ships MSC Virtuosa and MSC Euribia. The decision to ban smoking onboard...
March 8, 2024 - Accidents
Marella (TUI UK) cancels Red Sea repositioning cruises due to safety concerns
Marella Cruises has made the decision to cancel a series of repositioning sailings on Discovery 2 ship due to concerns regarding the Red Sea area...
March 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ponant becomes the first cruise line certified by Green Globe for sustainable tourism
The French company and luxury travel brand Ponant has recently achieved certification under the esteemed Green Globe International Standard for...
February 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line renews partnership with ORCA for 3rd year
Ambassador Cruise Line has extended its partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation charity, for a third year, scheduling 23 dedicated itineraries...
February 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC introduces 'Open Booking' program for future cruises
MSC Cruises has unveiled its new 'Open Booking' program, allowing guests aboard its fleet to reserve a future holiday at sea without committing to a...
February 21, 2024