Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean increases gratuities for 2024 cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced an upcoming increase in the automatic gratuity charges applied to passengers' accounts, effective November...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
"Ship-Free Saturdays" initiative defeated as Juneau voters oppose cruise ship restrictions
Juneau voters appear poised to reject a proposed ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays, according to...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Haines Borough Assembly approves new cruise passenger tariff starting in 2025
The Haines Borough Assembly introduced its first-ever cruise passenger fee to support the town’s tourism infrastructure. The assembly...
September 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) votes on "Ship-Free Saturday" initiative to limit cruise tourism
Thousands of Juneau (Alaska) residents are currently voting on an initiative that could ban cruise ships with capacities exceeding 250 passengers...
September 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The Hague becomes first city to ban fossil fuel ads in public spaces
The Hague Netherlands will become the first city globally to prohibit advertising for fossil fuel-related products and services, starting January 1st...
September 22, 2024 - Accidents
Marseille cruise port blocked by protestors over environmental impact of ships
Environmental activists temporarily blocked the cruise ship port in Marseille (France) on Saturday, September 22nd, in protest against the...
September 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Balearic Spain's Ibiza Island limits daily cruise ship dockings to 2
Ibiza (Balearic Spain) is set to implement stricter regulations on the influx of cruise ships visiting the island, as part of efforts to address the...
September 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises extends "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through 2024
Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through December 15th, 2024, allowing guests to book their...
September 15, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels bookings due to lifeboat damage on Rhapsody OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has informed passengers of booking cancellations for an upcoming cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas on Sunday, September 15th due to...
September 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port leaders address overtourism and cruise industry challenges at Seatrade Cruise Med
At the Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga (Spain), Figen Ayan (MedCruise President) participated in the ‘Common Ground: Port Association Dialogue...
September 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oman unveils no-cost 10-day visa for cruise ship tourists
Oman has introduced a new regulation offering a free 10-day visit visa for passengers and crew aboard cruise ships docking in the country, aiming to...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises trials 100% renewable bio marine fuel on AIDAprima
On September 5th, AIDA Cruises refueled its ship AIDAprima at Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100), marking the...
September 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€20 tax on cruise ship tourists on the Greek islands Santorini and Mykonos
Greece is set to introduce an EUR 20 levy on cruise ship passengers visiting the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during peak summer months, as part...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit Europe set for December 2024 at ExCeL London
The inaugural Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit Europe (CXIE) will take place at ExCeL (London UK) on 4th-5th December 2024. Registration is now...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten unveils "Norwegianess" campaign, celebrating heritage and sustainability
Hurtigruten has introduced its new "Norwegianess" campaign, launched shortly after receiving the prestigious Made in Norway certification from...
September 6, 2024