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2024 Japan cruise season features Royal Princess' debut in the region
Princess Cruises released the 2024 Japan season. New for 2024, the Royal Princess ship makes her debut in Japan and marks the first Royal-Class liner...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New cruises from Russia’s Sochi to Egypt offered by the Turkish ship Astoria Grande/AIDAcara
Russia’s Sochi Port announced the launch of a new cruise itinerary visiting Alexandria (Egypt), which is expected to increase traffic at the...
February 22, 2023 - Accidents
5-masted sailship Club Med 2 runs aground off Panama's San Blas Islands
The 5-masted schooner/sailship Club Med 2 (IMO 9007491) ran aground off Panama's San Blas Archipelago between Wednesday, February 15th, and Thursday...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port La Coruna (Spain) boasts record year in cruise traffic
2022 was a record year in cruise traffic for the Port of La Coruna with a total of 222,723 cruise passengers arriving onboard 136 calls, up from the...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils the lineup of short Caribbean cruises for 2024-2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveiled the lineup of short Caribbean cruises, featuring 8 action-packed cruise ships sailing to tropical destinations that make...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
North Cape/Port Honningsvag rejoins Cruise Europe after a few years' absence
North Cape/Nordkapp (on Mageroya Island, Norway) rejoined Cruise Europe after a few years' of absence. The Norwegian port is now looking forward to a...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Firenze ship’s guests can register to know about upcoming itineraries/special promos
As CCL-Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about the introduction of Carnival Firenze (fka Costa Firenze) to its fleet, guests can...
February 21, 2023 - Accidents
Interislander ferry turns back to Wellington NZ due to medical emergency on board
An Interislander ferry had to turn back to Wellington (New Zealand) shortly after setting sail on Monday after a passenger suffered a medical...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT launches 2 new itineraries to the Japanese archipelago
After 2+ years of almost total closure, the legendary Japanese archipelago is reopening to tourism. This summer, PONANT is expected to become the...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland
Aurora Expeditions announced it aims to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland, a location not yet frequented by expedition cruise ships. The...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Taiwan, Philippines and South Korea form the Asia Archipelago Cruise Alliance
A letter of intent was signed on Friday, February 17th, by Taiwan, Philippines and South Korea in order to form the Asia Archipelago Cruise Alliance...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
5 cruise ships to visit Port Dover (England UK) for the first time in 2023
With new waterfront facilities, such as a stunning marina expected to open soon, plans for future expansion of the terminals, and a sustainable...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS to sail short cruises from Florida year-round
RCI-Royal Caribbean announced that one of its huge Oasis-class ships would sail short cruises year-round beginning later in 2023. None of the line's...
February 18, 2023 - Accidents
Dozens of ferry cancellations after powerful storm hits northern Europe
A storm over Europe's North Sea caused dozens of train and ferry cancellations on Friday, February 17th in Denmark and Norway. The Danish...
February 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ulstein signs with CMHI Haimen (China) shipbuilding contract for a SunStone INFINITY cruise ship
The Miami-based expedition cruise shipowner SunStone Ships Inc is going for another cruise ship in its INFINITY class designed by Ulstein Design &...
February 18, 2023