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MSC and Explora Journeys implement smart container technology for fresh produce delivery
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have partnered with MSC Shipping, the global leader in container shipping, to implement smart container technology...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adds Colon and Panama City as new homeports for 2024-2025 season
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has designated Colon and Panama City as new home ports for a series of 6 operations scheduled between December 2024 and...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China's cruise tourism rebounds with Blue Dream Cruises' 33-night Southeast Asia journey
A Chinese cruise brand has embarked on a 33-day Southeast Asia voyage from a domestic port, signaling the resurgence of China's cruise tourism market...
August 19, 2024 - Accidents
Extinction Rebellion blocks Serenade OTS ship entry to Amsterdam in environmental protest
Extinction Rebellion activists caused significant disruption on Sunday morning, August 18, by blocking a cruise ship from entering Port Amsterdam...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises partners with Tillberg Design for new river cruise ships
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based, charter-only river cruise line/shipowner, has entered into a construction agreement with Den...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand's planned border levy changes could reduce cruise ship visits
The cruise shipping industry has raised concerns over the potential impact of proposed increases to New Zealand's border levies, warning that higher...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greek Islands to charge EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger starting with Santorini
The Greek government has announced a new disembarkation fee of EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger (~GBP 8) for tourists visiting on ships popular...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scylla AG and VIVA Cruises expand into Indian market with new partnership
Scylla AG (shipowner/parrent company) and its brand VIVA Cruises/fleet have partnered with Global India Reps to expand their river cruise offerings...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Genting Dream to use Malacca/Melaka as homeport for Kuala Lumpur cruises
Resorts World Cruises has announced that the Genting Dream will begin using Port Malacca/Melaka as a gateway to Kuala Lumpur/Klang for its 2...
August 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises ad banned by German court over misleading net-zero claim
A TUI Cruises advertisement has been prohibited by a German court for being misleading. The Regional Court of Hamburg ruled in favor of the German...
August 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises enhances Premier Package with unlimited drinks, specialty dining, faster Wi-Fi
Princess Cruises has expanded its Princess Premier package to include unlimited drinks, specialty dining, and enhanced high-speed Wi-Fi. The drink...
August 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One ship starts Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai UAE
A prominent Asian cruise brand is expanding its presence in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf. Resorts World Cruises, headquartered in Singapore, has...
August 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces 2025-2026 season for Seabourn Quest, featuring Panama Canal and Pacific Islands
Seabourn has unveiled a series of itineraries for the Seabourn Quest, set to explore Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, and the...
August 16, 2024 - Accidents
3 crew injured in engine room fire aboard Adora Mediterranea
A fire broke out aboard Adora Cruises' ship Adora Mediterranea ship shortly after its arrival at the Port of Jeju, South Korea, on Wednesday, August...
August 16, 2024 - Accidents
USCG medevacs 52-yo passenger with chest pains from Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS
A 52-year-old passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia of the Seas was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Cape Canaveral after...
August 15, 2024