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Azamara opens for booking World Cruise 2027 (ship Azamara Quest)
Azamara Cruises opened for booking its World Cruise 2027 scheduled for the Azamara Quest ship. This extensive 188-night voyage offers an...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Alaskan cruises with $70M investment
HAL-Holland America Line announced a US$70 million investment to enhance its Denali NP property and cruisetour (land and sea travel) experiences...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard opens for booking Alaska 2026 cruise schedule with extended itineraries
Cunard Line announced its 2026 Alaska program based on itineraries scheduled for MS Queen Elizabeth. From April to September 2026, the ship will...
January 9, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced from Crown Princess off Isle of Pines
On the evening of Tuesday, January 7th, the Crown Princess, en route from Fiji back to Australia, issued an urgent medical evacuation request. The...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda completes LNG bunkering in Dubai
Costa Cruises' 2019-built ship Costa Smeralda successfully completed her liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at Dubai Port. The fueling operation...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river shipping...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) reports a record-breaking year with 700,000 cruise ship tourists
Port Funchal (Madeira Portugal) set a new benchmark in its cruise shipping operations, reaching 700,000 passengers for the first time on December...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection
Princess Cruises is set to debut the Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection this March, a curated menu of premium non-alcoholic beverages. As the...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands Asian fleet to 3 ships (Spirit, Sun, Sky) in 2025-2026
Asia has firmly established itself as a prominent destination for luxury travelers, and NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is significantly amplifying its...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Doha (Qatar) records 378,677 cruise ship passengers in season 2023-2024
The Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port has emerged as a prominent maritime gateway, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030’s focus on...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nassau Cruise Port sets new passenger record amid continued growth
The Port of Nassau (Bahamas) set a new record for cruise ship passenger arrivals, reflecting its position as the Caribbean's leading destination and...
January 7, 2025 - Accidents
NCL dropped Corfu Island (Greece) from Norwegian Epic ship’s 2025 Mediterranean itinerary
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s liner Norwegian Epic will bypass Corfu Island for the second consecutive year during its 2025 Mediterranean season...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025