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Cruise ship calls to Port Karlskrona (Sweden) are up 400+ percent
In 2022 Port Karlskrona (Sweden) welcomed 37 cruise ship calls - an increase of 400+ percent on its previous 5 to 10 calls annually - and is on track...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot completes PONANT's first semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica
On February 14th, 2023, PONANT completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent onboard the world's only luxury icebreaker - Le...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Shiri Gordon to serve as the godmother of MS VIVA Two
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises (fleet), announced it will christen its new flagship VIVA Two on March 23rd, 2023. Following the launch of its...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Cruises celebrating a debut route from PortMiami with Sea Cloud Spirit
The small-ship company Sea Cloud Cruises (fleet) celebrated a debut route on Tuesday, February 21st, in US waters with the 2021-built Sea Cloud...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises kicks off stops in Greenville (Mississippi)
Viking River Cruises USA will commence stops in Greenville (Mississippi) this Friday, February 24th, bringing thousands of vacationers over a period...
February 23, 2023 - Accidents
55-year-old crew dies onboard Costa Diadema cruise ship
A 55-year-old Indonesian, who was working in the engine room of Costa Cruises' Costa Diadema ship, was found lifeless in his bed. According to his...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One kicks off high seas cruises from Hong Kong, starting March 10
Resorts World Cruises recently announced that its Resorts World One ship would commence high-seas cruises from Hong Kong, starting March 10th, 2023...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
2024 Japan cruise season features Royal Princess' debut in the region
Princess Cruises released the 2024 Japan season. New for 2024, the Royal Princess ship makes her debut in Japan and marks the first Royal-Class liner...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New cruises from Russia’s Sochi to Egypt offered by the Turkish ship Astoria Grande/AIDAcara
Russia’s Sochi Port announced the launch of a new cruise itinerary visiting Alexandria (Egypt), which is expected to increase traffic at the...
February 22, 2023 - Accidents
5-masted sailship Club Med 2 runs aground off Panama's San Blas Islands
The 5-masted schooner/sailship Club Med 2 (IMO 9007491) ran aground off Panama's San Blas Archipelago between Wednesday, February 15th, and Thursday...
February 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port La Coruna (Spain) boasts record year in cruise traffic
2022 was a record year in cruise traffic for the Port of La Coruna with a total of 222,723 cruise passengers arriving onboard 136 calls, up from the...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils the lineup of short Caribbean cruises for 2024-2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveiled the lineup of short Caribbean cruises, featuring 8 action-packed cruise ships sailing to tropical destinations that make...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
North Cape/Port Honningsvag rejoins Cruise Europe after a few years' absence
North Cape/Nordkapp (on Mageroya Island, Norway) rejoined Cruise Europe after a few years' of absence. The Norwegian port is now looking forward to a...
February 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Firenze ship’s guests can register to know about upcoming itineraries/special promos
As CCL-Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about the introduction of Carnival Firenze (fka Costa Firenze) to its fleet, guests can...
February 21, 2023 - Accidents
Interislander ferry turns back to Wellington NZ due to medical emergency on board
An Interislander ferry had to turn back to Wellington (New Zealand) shortly after setting sail on Monday after a passenger suffered a medical...
February 20, 2023