Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
China's Ministry of Transport officially approves resumption of international cruise shipping
In a significant development, China's Ministry of Transport has granted official approval for the complete resumption of international cruise ship...
September 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS is industry's first to use biofuel blend in Barcelona
This week, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group made significant strides in advancing the maritime industry's pursuit of alternative fuels by successfully...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Port Turku setting 2029 carbon neutral goal
In June, Port Turku (Finland) aligned with the climate initiative of Turku City, which has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029. The port...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival encourages cruisers to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations
As the cruise industry emerged from a 15-month hiatus in July 2021, it did so under the weight of numerous concessions and stringent rules, primarily...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIKAND partners with TUI Cruises to provide biomedical services for 11 ships
VIKAND Solutions (Dania Beach Florida-based medical group specializing in maritime healthcare) has recently entered into a partnership with TUI...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Australia finally scraps COVID cruise ship protocols
Following last week's announcement that Australian COVID protocols affecting the cruise industry would be lifted, New South Wales (NSW) promptly and...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL’s Pride of America ship returns to Kahului, Maui
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced its resumption of calls to Kahului Maui, following collaboration with the Maui community, Hawaii State Governor...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises removes prepaid gratuities from inclusive packages
Celebrity Cruises, a distinguished premium cruise line under the umbrella of the Royal Caribbean Group, has unveiled a series of strategic...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival, Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS to reduce single-use glass at sea
In a pioneering move within the cruise industry, a novel pilot program is bringing closed-loop packaging to CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ships...
August 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Barcelona (Spain) to ban ships from northern docks
Barcelona, renowned for its enchanting Gothic Quarter, idyllic beaches, and the renowned Boqueria market, stands as Spain's most sought-after tourist...
August 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expanding expedited embarkation and lunch options
Princess Cruises has revealed a series of enhancements aimed at improving the travel experience. These updates encompass both expedited embarkation...
August 25, 2023 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises announces multiple cancellations across 3 ships in the fleet
Celebrity Cruises announced the necessity to cancel a series of upcoming voyages scheduled for 2024-2025 on three of its ships due to "adjustments in...
August 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas raise departure tax amounts for all cruise passengers
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has informed its passengers who have booked voyages to The Bahamas that there will be an increase in the cost of...
July 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
TUI's cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 integrates sustainable biofuel into operations
In a notable step towards achieving carbon-neutral cruising, TUI's vessel Mein Schiff 4 achieved a significant milestone by integrating sustainable...
July 25, 2023 - 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