Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) to increase tourist tax for short-stay cruise passengers
Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Philippines introduces visa waiver program to boost cruise tourism
The Philippines, recently named Asia's best cruise destination, has introduced a special visa waiver program to facilitate easier entry and travel...
July 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China expands 144-hour/6-day visa-free transit to Henan and Yunnan provinces
Effective July 15th, China's National Immigration Administration has announced the expansion of the 144-hour (6 days) visa-free transit policy to...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Juneau to vote on Saturday cruise ship ban as Sitka's passenger cap proposal fails
If the Juneau city assembly does not act beforehand, a proposal to ban cruise ships on Saturdays will be on the municipal ballot in October...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Helsinki Port implements energy-efficiency initiatives to achieve 2024 Carbon Neutrality Goal
The Port of Helsinki (Finland) is implementing a series of measures to reduce energy consumption and achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scylla's fleet (40 river cruise ships) to run on renewable diesel fuel
In a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability in river cruising, Neste and OK Slurink, a subsidiary of Catom BV specializing in...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral (Florida USA) achieves 8th consecutive green marine certification
Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) has once again achieved Green Marine re-certification, highlighting its dedication to environmental excellence...
July 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Expeditions partners with Charles Darwin Foundation for Galapagos conservation
Aqua Expeditions/fleet announced a partnership with the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) to bolster conservation efforts in the Galapagos Archipelago...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' for 2024 bookings
From now until September 2, 2024, travelers can book their Princess Cruises vacation with the assurance of securing the best available price. With...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New agreement reduces cruise ship visits at Port Amsterdam from 2026
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has reached an agreement to begin limiting the number of cruise ship calls at its seaport starting in 2026. This is part of a...
June 29, 2024 - Accidents
Greece considers limiting cruise ship visitors amid overtourism concerns
Greece is reportedly considering restrictions on the number of cruise visitors to its popular destinations, following similar measures seen in other...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga launches 5 new travel insurance plans for the 50+ market
The UK-based company and travel brand Saga, specializing in products and services for individuals over 50, has unveiled an expanded suite of travel...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alaska's capital Juneau sets passenger limits to manage cruise tourism
Juneau (Alaska's capital) is set to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving at its port due to concerns over the impact of tourism. This...
June 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seattle mandates shore power for all homeported cruise ships by 2027
The Port of Seattle (Washington) has become the first seaport in the United States to mandate shore-power usage for all homeported cruise ships...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions partners with Ocean Bottle to combat ocean-bound plastic
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a social impact and reusable water bottle brand dedicated to reducing ocean...
June 13, 2024