Cruise news
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Engine room fire accident on UnCruise Adventures' ship Wilderness Discoverer in Alaska
UnCruise Adventures - a prominent small-ship travel brand, has officially confirmed a fire accident on the Wilderness Discoverer ship while...
June 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) publishes Annual ESG Report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), currently the world's 4th-largest cruise shipowner, managing the fully owned subsidiaries NCL-Norwegian...
June 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Japan launches its largest coastal RoPax/cruiseferry company MOL Sunflower
Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that it will merge its two ferry and coastal RoRo vessel operating companies (MOL...
June 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Plata-Amber Cove (Dominicana) welcomes 29 cruise ships in June
According to Atahualpa Paulino, the Northern regional director of tourism, a total of 29 cruise ships are expected to dock in Puerto Plata in June...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
SeaFjord Energy pioneers new ship type for delivering electrical energy
Swedish company SeaFjord Energy has introduced the world's first e-bunker vessel, a groundbreaking ship type that has the potential to make the sea...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City completing final tests before moving out of drydock
China has commenced the countdown for the maiden voyage of its first large, domestically-built cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the...
June 5, 2023 - Accidents
Epidemic Norovirus outbreak on Celebrity Summit cruise ship (NYC to Bermuda voyage)
The USA agency CDC has announced an epidemic norovirus outbreak on the Celebrity Summit ship of Celebrity Cruises. From May 15th to May 25th, 2023...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse II superyacht christened dockside in Port Malaga (Spain)
On June 3rd, the Scenic Eclipse II superyacht was officially named at a modest dockside ceremony in Port Malaga (Spain). The special event was...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking resumes European river cruises targeting Chinese market
The world's largest river cruise company Viking has resumed its European operations specifically targeting the Chinese market. On June 1st, 100...
June 4, 2023 - Accidents
Ferryboat drifts for hours with 389 passengers onboard due to engine failure
On Saturday (June 3rd), the Taima Star (2015-built Ro-Pax ferry, IMO 9684938) experienced engine trouble near Matsu Islands (Taiwan's Lienchiang...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Nassau Cruise Port boasts 6th berth and new terminal building
After a construction period of 3 years, the renovated Nassau Cruise Port has opened to accommodate cruise tourists heading to the Bahamas' capital...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella UK’s 5th cruise ship Marella Voyager starts operations
The TUI AG-owned and TUI UK-managed Marella Cruises is launching its 5th ship - Marella Voyager, on Saturday, June 3rd as she begins Mediterranean...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Epic to homeport at Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) starting December 2023
In response to the increasing demand for Caribbean cruises, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has recently announced that they will be relocating the...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Two Vantage Travel-chartered SunStone ships (Ocean Explorer & Ocean Odyssey) laid up in France
Two vessels of the Miami-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships Inc have been laid up at the request of the charterer. According to Niels- Erik Lund...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jay Leno to serve as ‘Godfather’ to Carnival Venezia cruise ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line made an announcement that Jay Leno, a well-known late-night talk show host and comedian, will become the first-ever...
June 3, 2023