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Hankyu Travel International to charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for 2027 Japan cruises
Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled...
May 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival changes 2025 itineraries: Grand Turk replaced by Amber Cove (Dominicana)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced modifications to select 2025 itineraries for its ships Carnival Venezia and Mardi Gras. The primary itinerary...
May 11, 2025 - Accidents
127 passengers evacuated after riverboat Bijou du Rhone collides with barge near Sablons
In the early hours of May 11th, the riverboat MS Bijou du Rhône, operated by Nicko Cruises, collided with a barge on the Rhone River near...
May 11, 2025 - Accidents
Silversea's Silver Ray fined for navigational breach near Capri's Faraglioni
On May 3, 2025, the ultra-luxury ship Silver Ray, operated by Silversea, navigated within 500 meters of the Faraglioni (rock formations off the coast...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal introduces The Crystal Cup: a convergence of luxury cruising and competitive golf
Crystal Cruises has unveiled The Crystal Cup, an amateur golf tournament developed in partnership with Troon, a prominent golf management company...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia to offer extended Caribbean voyages for winter 2026–2027 season
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Poesia will operate a series of extended Caribbean itineraries during the winter 2026–2027 season, targeting...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna sold, leaves the fleet in Sep 2026
The Carnival Corporation-owned Italian company Costa Cruises is reshaping its shipping operations with the planned transfer of the 22-year-old Costa...
May 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback
In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax...
May 9, 2025 - Accidents
NCL Norwegian Bliss ship's Alaskan cruise interrupted by several medical emergencies
A recent 7-day Alaska cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss experienced multiple medical emergencies, with one case prompting a USCG/Coast Guard airlift. The...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas reveals renderings of public spaces aboard upcoming Seven Seas Prestige
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released the first detailed renderings of selected public areas aboard its forthcoming vessel, Seven Seas Prestige...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Legend arrives at San Francisco for seasonal homeporting
On May 8, 2025, the cruise ship Carnival Legend made her inaugural arrival at the Port of San Francisco (California USA), marking the beginning of...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar expands Mystery Cruise concept with Caribbean voyage on Star Seeker ship
Following the success of its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise in April 2025, Windstar has announced a second voyage under this concept...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard marks 185 years with Royal commemoration in Liverpool
On May 27, 2025, Cunard Line will commemorate its 185th anniversary in Liverpool (England UK), the city regarded as its spiritual home. The event...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces digital shore excursion platform
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is implementing a new digital platform designed to streamline the shore excursion experience for its guests. This system...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
G Adventures charters the expedition ship Ocean Adventurer for Antarctic cruises
The shipowner and travel brand G Adventures has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel - the 1975-built Ocean Adventurer, to its fleet for...
May 8, 2025