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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises completes landmark Antarctic semi-circumnavigation
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has completed a significant maritime expedition with the semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard HANSEATIC Inspiration. The...
March 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts itineraries of 4 ships for 2025-2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented itinerary modifications for 4 ships (Venezia, Sunrise, Horizon, and Mardi Gras) affecting 12 voyages...
March 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for 2026-2027 winter voyages
MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its Winter 2026-2027 season, featuring an extensive deployment across the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope launches in 2027 a new luxury houseboat for Amazon cruises
Europe’s largest river cruise company CroisiEurope will introduce a 32-guest luxury boat in 2027, marking its debut in South American waters...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) initiates €43.9M cruise terminal construction
The Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) has commenced construction of a EUR 43.9 million cruise ship terminal. Contracted to UAB Tilsta, the 3-year project...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast USA cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has finalized its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise seasons, emphasizing extended voyages and regional expertise...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions unveils fleet livery overhaul as final phase of strategic rebranding
HX Expeditions has introduced a new livery color scheme for its fleet, adopting Indigo Blue and Sand as core brand hues, alongside Pearl and Arctic...
March 6, 2025 - Accidents
Fatal overboard incident involving MSC Poesia crew under investigation
A 32-year-old Filipino crew member assigned to MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Poesia was confirmed deceased 5 days after being reported missing during...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Torshavn (Faroes) advances dual-purpose terminal
The Port of Torshavn (Faroe Islands) is constructing a DKK 70 million (EUR 9.4M) passenger terminal, scheduled for completion in June 2026. The new...
March 6, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum OTS conducts 4 medevacs off New Caledonia
New Caledonia’s maritime rescue services executed 4 consecutive medical evacuations from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas...
March 6, 2025 - Accidents
Tropical Cyclone Alfred disrupts Brisbane Port's cruise shipping operations
Due to a rare Category 2 tropical cyclone (named Alfred), Port Brisbane closed and suspended cruise shipping operations. With landfall anticipated...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America ship to be christened at PortMiami’s new cruise terminal
MSC Cruises has appointed actor and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore as godmother of its flagship MSC World America, with a naming ceremony scheduled for...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Cruises acquires Seabourn Sojourn ship
Mitsui Ocean Cruises continues to strengthen its presence in the high-end cruise market with the acquisition of Seabourn Sojourn from Carnival...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025