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G Adventures reintroduces polar cruises with new ship and itineraries
G Adventures is set to resume its Arctic cruise operations in 2026, marking a return to the region after a hiatus since 2019. The tour operator will...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Adventure cancels mid-2027 sailings amid itinerary adjustments
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 6 scheduled voyages aboard Carnival Adventure, set to depart between May 17th and June...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norway authorizes municipalities to implement 3% tourist tax amidst rising visitor numbers
On June 5th, the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) approved legislation permitting municipalities experiencing significant tourism-related pressures to...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess ship enters drydock in Palermo following sea trials ahead of 2025-Q3 delivery
MS Star Princess, the newest LNG-powered vessel under construction for Princess Cruises, has recently arrived at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard for...
June 7, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Conquest ship cruises in January 2026 canceled due to drydock refurbishment
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several voyages aboard the Carnival Conquest scheduled for January 2026. The disruption...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Line to establish a fully electric cruiseferry link Helsinki-Tallinn
Viking Line has revealed its intention to establish an emission-free ferry route across the Gulf of Finland, connecting Helsinki and Tallinn. Central...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Arctic & Beyond cruises in 2027
The Australia-based Aurora Expeditions unveiled its 2027 Arctic & Beyond season, presenting 25 voyages scheduled for its two chartered expedition...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Luminara cruise ship joins Ritz‑Carlton's fleet
The third vessel in The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, designated Luminara, was formally handed over on June 4th at the Chantiers de l&rsquo...
June 6, 2025 - Accidents
AIDAluna assists in Arctic rescue operation off Spitsbergen (Svalbard Norway)
On the night of June 3rd, the Germany-flagged ship AIDAluna was involved in a coordinated rescue operation in the Arctic Circle following the...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises begins construction on fleet's largest ship, Oceania Sonata
Oceania Cruises has officially commenced construction on its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, with a ceremonial steel-cutting held at Fincantieri's...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nippon Maru to conclude service in May 2026 after 35 years with Mitsui Ocean Cruises
MOL Cruises Ltd., the operator of Mitsui Ocean Cruises, has announced that its flagship vessel Nippon Maru will be retired from service on May 10th...
June 5, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Orchestra itineraries suspended following engine room fire
MSC Cruises has suspended upcoming sailings of MSC Orchestra ship following an engine room fire accident. The event occurred during the early hours...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pearl Seas Cruises joins major companies for 2025 Great Lakes season
Pearl Seas Cruises has formally aligned with several prominent companies and travel brands—Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, VikingOCEAN, St Lawrence...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Northern European cruises in 2027
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed plans to increase its Northern Europe deployment in 2027 by assigning a third vessel to the region. The...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope announces 2027 Amazon voyages with Brasilian Dream ship
CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise company, has disclosed preliminary details of its forthcoming Amazon River cruises scheduled to...
June 4, 2025