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Greek trade unions challenge repair plans for cruise ship Crown Iris
Trade unions in Greece have moved to oppose plans that would see the cruise ship Crown Iris allocated berth space at a Greek facility for major...
December 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica resumes cruises after 2-month drydock refit and refurbishment
MSC Cruises has completed a substantial refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, returning the vessel to service ahead of her...
December 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton's newest ship Luminara started Asia-Pacific cruises from Singapore
On December 23rd, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduced its newest vessel, Luminara, to the Asia-Pacific market with a 7-night round-trip from...
December 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii to introduce a tax on cruise ship tourists in 2026
A ruling by a federal judge has allowed Hawaii to proceed with plans to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax intended to help the...
December 26, 2025 - Accidents
Deep Blue Dive Centers reports fire on Yasawa Princess in the Maldives
In the evening of December 24th, 2025, at approximately 06:00 p.m., the safari vessel Yasawa Princess (1985-built, IMO 8325638) operated by Deep Blue...
December 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Polar research voyages with National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions
Fourteen advanced research projects led by certified National Geographic Explorers and affiliated scientists are scheduled to operate in some of the...
December 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Doha Port (Qatar) records multiple maiden cruise ship calls in 2025-2026
During the 2025-2026 cruise season, Doha Port (Qatar) received the first port visits of two passenger ships, marking notable additions to its...
December 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adjusts fare structure to enhance trade engagement
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a revision to its fare commission policy affecting travel intermediaries, removing all non-commissionable...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Xcel debuted in the Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Brazilian chef Janaína Torres as the godmother of its latest Edge-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, underscoring a...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Leixoes-Porto Cruise Terminal surpasses 200,000 passenger threshold
By the end of October 2025, the cruise terminal at the Port of Leixões (Portugal) recorded 216,644 cruise passengers, representing an increase...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
St. Kitts secures homeporting operations with P&O Cruises UK
St. Kitts is advancing its role in the Caribbean cruise network by securing homeporting operations with the UK-based P&O Cruises, a subsidiary of...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation consolidates corporate structure under Bermuda flag
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has outlined a corporate restructuring plan that includes relocating its legal...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Portland Port (UK) registers dual cruise milestones in 2025
Isle of Portland Port (England UK) recorded an unprecedented level of cruise activity during 2025, setting two operational benchmarks after a late...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn and Uniworld expand 2027 partnership
Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have confirmed an extension and elevation of their collaborative program for 2027 following strong...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America aligns fleet operations with USA's 250th Anniversary
HAL-Holland America Line has planned a commemorative program in recognition of the USA’s 250th anniversary in 2026, integrating thematic...
December 24, 2025