Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival enhances loyalty rewards for top-tier guests ahead of new program launch
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced enhancements to its upcoming Carnival Rewards™ loyalty program specifically for guests who hold Diamond...
September 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CLIA report charts fleetwide progress on environmental technologies
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2025 Environmental Technologies and Practices (ETP) report, covering the oceangoing...
September 14, 2025 - Accidents
Major itinerary changes to MSC Magnifica's World Cruise 2026
MSC Cruises has implemented significant itinerary alterations for the MSC Magnifica’s 118-night world cruise, scheduled to depart from Italy...
September 4, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise industry (CLIA) sues over Hawaii’s “Green Fee”
In Honolulu’s federal court, a coalition of cruise line operators, tour enterprises, and provisioning suppliers has raised anchor against...
September 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys introduces the Sky & Sea (fly-cruise) fare
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has introduced a new offering known as the Sky & Sea fare. This arrangement has...
September 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival revises age policy at Celebration Key’s Calypso Lagoon
Earlier this year, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line was recognized for revising policies regarding minors, a move that many guests regarded as long overdue...
August 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila and HAV Group forge agreement for climate-neutral Norwegian coastal fleet
Havila Voyages and HAV Group have formalized a strategic alliance to ensure that the Norwegian Coastal Route fleet — comprising four existing...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Zadar’s SeaCras app recognized as Marine Conservation finalist
A Croatian maritime initiative has advanced to the final stage of one of the globe’s most esteemed sustainable tourism awards. The SeaCras App...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hamburg (Germany) emerges as EU’s trailblazer in shore power supply for cruise ships
The Port of Hamburg (Germany) has positioned itself at the forefront of maritime decarbonization by offering comprehensive shore‐power facilities for...
August 6, 2025 - Accidents
Environmental protest delays Celebrity Eclipse ship's docking in Port Amsterdam
On Sunday morning, August 3, Celebrity Eclipse experienced a brief delay while attempting to dock at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam due to a...
August 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia establishes first cruise shipping regulations to support Vision 2030 and Red Sea...
Saudi Arabia has introduced its inaugural regulatory framework for cruise operations in its territorial waters, a development aimed at positioning...
August 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece launches seasonal cruise passenger fee to tackle overtourism
Greece has introduced a new disembarkation fee on cruise passengers arriving at its ports and island destinations, effective Monday, July 21st, 2025...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) sets port capacity limits to curb overtourism
The city of Barcelona (Spain) will reduce its cruise terminal count from 7 to 5 by 2030 in response to rising concerns over overcrowding and urban...
July 19, 2025 - Accidents
Allegation of reef damage by Silver Cloud sparks dispute off Alor Island (Indonesia)
A diving operator and executive at Bluewater Travel has accused Silversea’s expedition ship Silver Cloud of harming coral around Alor...
July 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Red Sea Authority sets first maritime rules for cruise ships
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Authority has introduced the country’s first regulatory framework for cruise shipping operations, signifying a...
July 14, 2025