Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises changes beverage package policies fleetwide
Princess Cruises has announced the implementation of more stringent operational guidelines for its onboard beverage packages, effective for all...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii implements 11% cruise passenger tax to fund environmental initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers, marking a significant policy...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean issues health advisory following Legionnaires’ disease case on Symphony OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has issued a health advisory to guests scheduled to sail aboard the Symphony of the Seas on April 30, 2025, after...
April 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys launches Explora Club loyalty program
Explora Journeys has launched its first formal loyalty program, the Explora Club, designed to acknowledge and reward guest loyalty through a...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry reinforces partnership with Mercy Ships for global medical outreach
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian efforts through a renewed partnership with Mercy Ships, a...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts muster drill procedures on select sailings
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented an alternative approach to its mandatory pre-departure safety exercise, modifying its muster drill procedure...
March 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean charts new course with 2025 visa-free Caribbean voyages
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2025 initiatives, introducing visa-free Caribbean cruises, sustainability-focused innovations...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 - Accidents
Tortola BVI authorities investigate Norwegian Epic ship's smoke emissions
On February 26th, 2025, while NCL's Norwegian Epic was berthed at Road Town, Tortola (British Virgin Islands), local authorities observed a white...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation showcases environmental initiatives to Barbados officials
Carnival Corporation hosted a delegation of Barbados government officials and regulatory representatives aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia to...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Initiative launched to study and mitigate underwater noise in Canadian Arctic
A new initiative is set to commence this year, aiming to enhance the understanding and mitigation of underwater noise impacts in the Canadian Arctic...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises implements fleetwide microfibre filtration following successful trial
Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is set to implement microfibre filtration systems across its 5-ship fleet by September...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI introduces first adults-only cruise on ship Mein Schiff 6
TUI Cruises will operate its first adults-only voyage in 2025, offering a 23-day itinerary across the Indian Ocean aboard Mein Schiff 6. Designed...
March 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nice (France) reconsiders large cruise ship ban amid business concerns
Christian Estrosi (Mayor of Nice) has revised his initial plan to ban large cruise ships from the French Riviera city. Initially, in late January...
March 2, 2025