Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Santorini takes stand against cruise ships to preserve idyllic beauty amidst overtourism concerns
As cruise ship passenger numbers surge, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, European ports find themselves grappling with the profound consequences of...
January 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lisbon (Portugal) launches €2 Tourist Tax for cruise ship passengers
Embarking on a new fiscal course, Lisbon City (Portugal) has implemented a EUR 2 universal tourist tax for all cruise ship passengers docking in the...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World Maritime Forum 2024: Navigating a sustainable future in Copenhagen
As the maritime community eagerly awaits the upcoming World Maritime Forum on February 27th and 28th, 2024, in Copenhagen (Denmark), industry leaders...
December 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line updates Castaway Club membership terms
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has made notable changes to the terms and conditions of its Castaway Club membership, effective immediately. Previously...
December 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seattle cruise port celebrates 25 years of homeporting, plans sustainability and growth investments
The Port of Seattle (Washington) marks a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years as a cruise homeport, with a commitment to sustaining growth...
December 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation achieves 38% reduction in food waste, nearing 2025 target on sustainable...
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise shipowner, reported a significant accomplishment with a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger...
December 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New $5 tax proposed for all cruise tourists visiting Mexico’s Quintana Roo
A proposed measure within the 2024 Fiscal Package meeting for the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, suggests the implementation of a new US$5 tax for...
November 30, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Australia pulls its cruise ships from Melbourne over tax hike
A major cruise ship company is set to withdraw its two largest brands, Princess Cruises and Cunard, from Melbourne ports in protest of an...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels calls in Yorktown (Virginia USA) due to residents' concerns
HAL-Holland America Line has opted to cancel 2 scheduled visits to Yorktown (Virginia USA) in 2025, citing concerns expressed by local residents...
November 28, 2023 - Accidents
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure denied entry to New Zealand due to dirty hull
Passengers on the Pacific Adventure's current voyage faced challenges as the ship failed to meet New Zealand's stringent biohazard entry requirements...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scotland implements new emissions tax on cruise ships visiting its ports
The Scottish Green party has unveiled plans to impose a new tax on cruise vessels visiting Scotland, aiming to address environmental concerns and the...
October 29, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Cruises cancels Orchestra ship's winter 2023-24 Red Sea program
MSC Cruises has made significant alterations to its upcoming cruise programs, prioritizing passenger safety and experience. The winter program for...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings partners with Global Maritime Forum
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a prominent global cruise company operating NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven...
October 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Stockholm taking leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions
Stockholm is taking a leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions. The city has achieved a significant milestone by becoming one of the...
October 21, 2023