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Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Edge returns to Australia for 2024-2025 season
Celebrity Cruises has announced the return of its EDGE-class vessel Celebrity Edge to Australia for a second season. Notably, Celebrity Edge is the...
October 24, 2024 - Accidents
Search underway after 66-yo woman falls overboard from Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS
A 66-year-old woman reportedly fell overboard from the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas during a voyage in the Bahamas. The...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises expands fleet with 6 new ships from Fincantieri
Viking Cruises has expanded its shipbuilding portfolio with an agreement for up to 6 new vessels from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK unveils 2026-2027 itineraries with expanded departures
Ambassador Cruise Line UK has officially launched its 2026-2027 season, offering a range of affordable, no-fly itineraries from March 22nd, 2026, to...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise tourism boosts Australian economy with record A$8.43 Billion contribution in 2023-2024
The value of cruise tourism in Australia reached an unprecedented level, contributing A$8.43 billion to the national economy during the 2023-2024...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction started of Regent's ship Seven Seas Prestige at Fincantieri-Marghera
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has officially commenced construction of its newest ship - Seven Seas Prestige, scheduled for delivery in 2026. The...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils new features for Star Princess ahead of 2025 debut
Princess Cruises has introduced new features for Star Princess, the second Sphere-Class ship set to launch in fall 2025. As a sistership to the Sun...
October 23, 2024 - Accidents
EPA fines Royal Caribbean $475K for waste management violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a fine of ~US$475,000 on RCI-Royal Caribbean International for failing to properly report...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President Christine Duffy skydives for hurricane relief
In a display of support for military and first responders involved in hurricane relief efforts, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Foundation to launch state-of-the-art Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay
The MSC Foundation is set to advance its coral research efforts with the near-completion of Phase One of its new Marine Conservation Center at...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises expands fleet with launch of refurbished TUI Ria in 2026
TUI River Cruises is set to expand its fleet in the summer of 2026 with the introduction of TUI Ria, a newly refurbished vessel designed for enhanced...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship to host Solar Eclipse cruise 2026 in the Mediterranean
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced a distinctive solar eclipse voyage scheduled for the summer of 2026. On August 12th, 2026...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seven Seas Mariner ship to host RSSC-Regent's first Reunion Cruise in 6 years
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury ocean cruising, has revealed details of its upcoming Reunion Cruise, marking the first such...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions introduces unique itineraries to Japan and the Philippines for 2025-2026
The New Zealand-based, family-owned expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions/fleet has launched its Authentic Small Ship Expedition...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sun Princess cruise ship begins Caribbean voyages following inaugural European/Mediterranean season
Sun Princess, the newest and most advanced ship of Princess Cruises, made her North American debut on October 14th, arriving in Fort Lauderdale (Port...
October 21, 2024