Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- 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 - 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