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NCL's ship Norwegian Epic experiences mooring failure in Catania (Sicily)
On May 30, 2025, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's vessel Norwegian Epic encountered a mooring failure while docked in Catania (Sicily Italy). The...
June 1, 2025 - Accidents
Legal dispute arises over Skagway's revised excursion tax policy
In December 2024, the Municipality of Skagway (Alaska USA) enacted Ordinance 24-12, amending its sales tax code to include commissions earned by...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cairo hosts inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum to advance maritime tourism strategy
On June 1–2, 2025, Cairo will host the inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy.” This event marks...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises commences $250M modernization of Solstice-class fleet
Celebrity Cruises has initiated a substantial refurbishment program, allocating over US$250 million to modernize its Solstice-class vessels. The...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri launches TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff Flow at Monfalcone, Italy
On May 30, 2025, Fincantieri launched Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in TUI’s InTUItion-class, at its Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. The...
May 31, 2025 - Accidents
Sea ice may alter Carnival Pride's Greenland itinerary
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has notified passengers aboard Carnival Pride of significant sea ice conditions along its planned route to Greenland...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises starts European river voyages in 2027 on the Rhine and Danube
Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of the RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, will enter the European river cruise market in 2027, beginning operations on the...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis returns to Dover UK for Summer 2025 cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations from the Port of Dover (England), offering a series of summer 2025 sailings aboard the Borealis to...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS starts inaugural homeporting in Los Angeles
On May 31st, RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ship Ovation of the Seas is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles' World Cruise Center...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ASUKA III undertakes inaugural LNG bunkering in Singapore
The ASUKA III, currently the largest Japan-flagged cruise ship, has successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica ship scheduled for major drydock refurbishment and reconstruction in 2025
MSC Cruises has announced a comprehensive refurbishment plan for the MSC Magnifica, scheduled to commence later this year. This significant upgrade...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara's 3-ship meet in Barcelona marks strategic milestone
On May 26, 2025, Azamara Cruises achieved a significant milestone by orchestrating the simultaneous arrival of three of its vessels—Azamara...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC considers building a 4-ship fleet of the world's largest cruise vessels
MSC Cruises is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku (Finland) to construct a new class of ships, tentatively...
May 29, 2025 - Accidents
CDC links Royal Caribbean ship hot tubs with Legionnaires' illness outbreaks
In recent years, the general public has become more aware of the health risks inherent to cruise travel, particularly the spread of contagious...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent's new ship Seven Seas Prestige introduces new cabin categories and dining venues
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the forthcoming addition to its fleet: the Seven Seas Prestige, a vessel poised to redefine standards in...
May 28, 2025