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DCL's ship Disney Dream scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in 2024-Q3
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled upcoming drydock refurbishment updates for the Disney Dream ship in 2024-Q3. Key enhancements include revamped...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
First Halal-certified Antarctic expedition set to launch in 2026
In an industry-first for Antarctic expeditions, Muslim travelers can now experience a halal-certified cruise to Antarctica. Set to launch in January...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Plus and Ponant launch new itinerary "Pearls of the Society Islands"
Cruise Plus has partnered with Ponant to launch the new Pearls of the Society Islands itinerary under its Luxury by Cruise Plus brand. Danny Giles...
July 8, 2024 - Accidents
Activists delay cruise ship departures in Kiel harbor with kayak blockade
Opponents of cruise tourism blocked the ships Mein Schiff 7 and AIDAbella at Kiel Ostseehafen Quay on Sunday, July 7th, using kayaks, causing a 2...
July 8, 2024 - Accidents
Post-quake Hualien Port (Taiwan) sees significant drop in cruise ship visits
6 out of the 13 international cruise ships scheduled to dock at Port Hualien Taiwan this year have canceled their visits following the magnitude 7.2...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris ferry ship to host a Music Festival at Sea in April 2025
From April 2 to 13, 2025, the Havila Polaris ferry has scheduled a music-themed voyage with blues and roots artists performing live each day...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Helsinki Port implements energy-efficiency initiatives to achieve 2024 Carbon Neutrality Goal
The Port of Helsinki (Finland) is implementing a series of measures to reduce energy consumption and achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by...
July 7, 2024 - Accidents
Missing 14-yo American boy found safe after disappearing from Caribbean Princess ship in Germany
A 14-year-old American boy who went missing from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship during her scheduled stop at the German port of Rostock...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scylla's fleet (40 river cruise ships) to run on renewable diesel fuel
In a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability in river cruising, Neste and OK Slurink, a subsidiary of Catom BV specializing in...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils 2024 adventures with renowned explorer Mike Horn
MSC Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand and sister company of MSC Cruises, has unveiled unique Destination Experiences...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meghan Trainor to serve as godmother to Royal Caribbean's newest ship Utopia of the Seas
GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Elizabeth Trainor has been appointed the Godmother of RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship - Utopia...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri Ancona floated out Viking's newest ship Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta, the latest cruise ship under construction by Fincantieri for Viking, was floated out at the Ancona shipyard on July 5th. The float-out...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club announces 2025-2026 Grand Voyage Collection
SeaDream Yacht Club, renowned for its two ultra-luxury megayachts, has announced its 2025 and 2026 Grand Voyage Collection. These extended voyages...
July 5, 2024 - Accidents
14-yo autistic boy from the USA disappears from Caribbean Princess ship in Germany
Authorities in Germany are currently searching for a 14-year-old autistic boy from the USA, Aydin Brown, who went missing at Port Warnemunde/Rostock...
July 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Shanghai Ports record 180+ cruise ship visits in 2024-H1
In the first half of this year, Shanghai's cruise ports recorded 180+ entries and exits by foreign-flagged cruise vessels, as reported by the city's...
July 5, 2024