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Hurtigruten's HX Expeditions rolls out largest-ever agent incentive to celebrate 130 years
In honour of 130 years at the forefront of polar exploration, HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions has launched its most ambitious global incentive yet for...
July 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages schedules 17‑night Canadian Arctic Discovery cruise in 2026
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV has scheduled the "Canadian Arctic Discovery" itinerary for 2026, aboard World Voyager ship. The 17-night polar voyage, from...
July 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
World’s oldest cruise ship MS Astoria arrives in Ghent for scrapping
MS Astoria, recognized as the oldest ocean-going passenger ship in the world, has been towed into Ghent, Belgium, to begin dismantling after 77 years...
July 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel ship unveils 4 immersive new venues
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 4 novel venues aboard the Celebrity Xcel, designed to enrich the voyage with opportunities to both explore and restore...
July 8, 2025 - Accidents
Hurricane‑force storm hits Split Harbour (Croatia), ferry breaks moorings and sinks tourist vessel
A violent storm packing hurricane-force winds struck the Croatian port of Split on the morning of July 8th, wreaking extensive damage, widespread...
July 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mega-yacht SeaDream II completes its first emission‑free port stay
SeaDream Yacht Club’s mega-yacht SeaDream II made maritime history during its recent call at Bergen, Norway, when it connected to shore power...
July 8, 2025 - Accidents
Electrical fire on Celebrity Infinity ship in Port Kusadası (Turkey)
While docked in Kuşadası on July 7th, the Celebrity Infinity experienced a power failure traced to a minor electrical fire aboard. The outage plunged...
July 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard reports strong surge for 2027 cruises booking
Cunard Line has reported a notable surge in bookings following the launch of its 2027 program, revealing a 55% increase in nights booked during the...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group joins Ensemble Travel’s exclusive portfolio
Scenic Group has forged a preferred partnership with Ensemble Travel, a boutique consortium of North American travel agencies, bringing its luxury...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines anchors New Bedford as a regional cruise gateway
ACL-American Cruise Lines is increasing its presence in New Bedford MA (Massachusetts) this year, planning over 50 calls as part of its New England...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aranui 5 opens Australian bookings with 20% off Austral Islands voyages
The hybrid cargo-and-passenger vessel Aranui 5 is poised to open the secluded Austral Islands to voyagers seeking an authentic French Polynesian...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant schedules Winter 2027 Baja California itinerary via Smithsonian partnership
In winter 2027, Ponant will launch a 10-night cruise program around the Baja California Peninsula with the 184-passenger ship Le Bellot. Departing...
July 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Seascape ship homeported in Galveston (Texas USA) starting November 2025
MSC Cruises, less than a decade after entering the USA market, has set a southern course to Galveston TX—the nation’s fourth busiest...
July 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malaysia to host Chinese cruise ship Piano Land in 2025
Malaysia is set to welcome its first-ever homeporting of a Chinese cruise ship, with Piano Land scheduled to begin operations from Penang and Port...
July 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival enforces zero-tolerance for disruptive behaviour on Panama-bound sailings
CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines has initiated a new course to reshape the onboard environment on high-demand voyages—particularly those to Panama...
July 6, 2025