Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki leads Mediterranean ports in adopting RightShip's emissions portal
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.), Greece, has become the first port in the European Union and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip's Maritime...
March 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival raise minimum age for solo cruisers
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have revised their policies regarding the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers departing from...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Trump administration seeks to end cruise companies’ offshore tax advantage
Howard William Lutnick (US Commerce Secretary since February 19th) indicated that President Trump intends to enforce stricter tax regulations on...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orkney considers £5 cruise ship levy to support local infrastructure
A proposed GBP 5 levy on cruise ship tourists arriving in Orkney Scotland could generate GBP 1+ million annually, according to discussions at a...
February 21, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity disrupts cruise shipping and raises safety concerns
A series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island (Greece) and the nearby islands over the past 2 weeks has led to operational challenges for the...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean partners with MARES Center for coastal ecosystem restoration in Mahahual/Costa...
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has entered into a strategic partnership with the MARES Center to support the restoration and preservation of...
February 1, 2025 - Accidents
New $18 Infrastructure Fee leads to cruise cancellations in Iceland
Major cruise shipping companies are canceling scheduled voyages to Iceland in response to the new fee. Effective January 1st, 2025, the government...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
IMO prioritizes global security, decarbonization, and seafarer welfare for 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will maintain its focus on global security, decarbonization, and seafarer support throughout 2025...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mandatory €18 daily fee imposed on cruise ship tourists to Iceland
Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" in 2025, applicable to cruise ship tourists staying within the country’s territorial waters...
January 22, 2025 - Accidents
Princess Cruises eases policies for passengers impacted by LA wildfire damage
Princess Cruises has announced flexible options for guests affected by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles region. The cruise line is allowing...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico adjusts tax and tariff policies for 2025, including cruise passenger fees
Mexico has postponed the implementation of a tax on cruise ship passengers for 6 months while introducing tariff exemptions for select goods...
January 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Europe charts a sustainable future with strategic goals
The Cruise Europe Sustainability Committee is in the process of drafting a comprehensive goals and strategy document aimed at addressing the...
December 30, 2024