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South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issues at San Juan pier force itinerary changes for Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, including Symphony of the Seas, are currently unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico) due to ongoing...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard rescues HAL ship's ms Koningsdam cruise passenger 280 mi off USA coast
A medical evacuation operation was executed by the USCG/Coast Guard on Friday, November 29th, following a medical emergency on the ms Koningsdam ship...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry raises alarm over Mexico’s proposed $42 passenger fee
Mexico’s proposed immigration levy on cruise ship tourists has stirred concerns within the maritime and cruise industry following a recent vote...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SSCG announces major redevelopment of Tivua Island following acquisition
South Sea Cruises Group (SSCG), a prominent operator in Fiji's marine tourism sector, has acquired Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises Management...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Alegria ship debuts on the Douro River with sophisticated design and immersive itineraries
Avalon Alegria ship, purpose-built for operations on the Douro River in Portugal, is the latest addition to Avalon Waterways’ fleet and the...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Riga (Latvia) to host Baltic region’s first renewable fuels plant
Latvia's Port Riga will soon have the Baltic’s first large-scale production facility for renewable fuels, specifically hydrotreated vegetable...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
World’s largest fast ferry Express 5 strikes breakwater, temporarily withdrawn from service
The high-speed ferry Express 5 (IMO 9913286, Denmark-flagged), currently ranked as the world’s largest fast ferry/catamaran, allided with a...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure disrupts Antarctic cruise on Swan Hellenic's ship SH Diana
Passengers aboard Swan Hellenic’s expedition ship SH Diana have experienced significant disruptions during a 20-night repositioning voyage from...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Caribbean Princess ship starts winter 2024-2025 cruise season from Port Canaveral FL
Princess Cruises marked the arrival of Caribbean Princess at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida), inaugurating a new season of Caribbean voyages from...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Legend starts inaugural cruise from St Petersburg Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its newest vessel - American Legend, embarked on the maiden voyage on Monday, November 25th. The ship is...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne showcases largest curated art collection at sea
Cunard Line has unveiled a partnership with Talk Art podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, introducing an innovative, self-guided art tour on...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis returns to Portsmouth UK for winter cruise season
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations from Portsmouth England this November, launching a winter season of voyages on the...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton’s ship Ilma starts Caribbean cruises from San Juan
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest ship -the megayacht Ilma, arrived in the Caribbean, marking an inaugural call in San Juan (Puerto Rico...
November 27, 2024 - Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard airlifts 32-yo man from HAL's ship ms Zaandam off Oahu Hawaii
A medical evacuation was conducted early Tuesday morning, November 26th, from the HAL-Holland America Line ship ms Zaandam, ~50 miles (~80 km) off...
November 27, 2024