Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise lines updating safety policies after OceanGate's Titan mini-submarine disaster
In recent times, luxury adventure cruises have witnessed an increase in the presence of submarines. However, following the tragic incident involving...
June 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship air pollutants fall 80% in Venice following the ban on large liners
A recent study by Transport & Environment has revealed that toxic air pollutants emitted by cruise vessels near European ports have exceeded pre...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises lift COVID vaccination requirements after 3 years
Viking Cruises announced that they would be lifting COVID vaccination requirements for all guests on sailings effective November 1st, 2023...
June 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Silversea becomes first tour operator to gain Environmental Management Certification in The...
Silversea Cruises has become the first tour operator to obtain environmental management certification in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, showcasing...
June 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line cancels 3 sailings aboard its Epic ship due to 2025 refurb
The NCL Norwegian Epic ship will enter a drydock in spring 2025 for revitalization, a move that necessitates the cancellation of 3 cruises...
June 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages launches its first sustainability and human rights report
Havila Voyages Norway confirmed the ambition for emission-free coastal sailings by 2030 via its current ships. The company launched its first...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group tests biofuel on Celebrity Apex and Symphony OTS in Europe
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group is making a notable effort to minimize its environmental impact by implementing an important initiative. During the summer...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) publishes Annual ESG Report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), currently the world's 4th-largest cruise shipowner, managing the fully owned subsidiaries NCL-Norwegian...
June 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL removing benefits for Carnival Venezia ship's maiden voyage
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has communicated with its guests and made arrangements for new bookings on Carnival Venezia, considering the significant...
May 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises change deposits on suites
RCI-Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises have both changed the deposits that passengers put down when they book a suite on one of...
May 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic, Philippe Cousteau Foundation and SDG4MED sign agreement to restore marine...
Swan Hellenic's expedition ship SH Vega hosted a signing ceremony for an agreement between Swan Hellenic, the Philippe Cousteau Foundation, and...
May 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
China to restart international voyages from Shanghai in June
In June 2023, China will reopen its international cruise market as part of a pilot program aimed at restoring the industry after the COVID crisis...
May 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean outlines environmental plans for Royal Beach Club Bahamas (Paradise Island)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced its environmental plan for building and operating The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island off Nassau...
April 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings creates new greenhouse gas emissions targets
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd - the parent company (and shipowner) of NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and RSSC-Regent Seven Seas, has...
April 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group releases 15th annual Seastainability Report
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group released its 15th annual Seastainability Report, providing an in-depth update on the corporate responsibility strategy and...
April 24, 2023