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Crystal Cruises announces 2026 itineraries and booking dates
Crystal Cruises has announced the booking dates for its 2026 itineraries, offering guests the opportunity to plan their future voyages. Crystal's...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Destiny starts cruises in December 2025
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced that its new heroes and villains-themed ship Disney Destiny will commence revenue operations in December 2025...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi unveils AROYA as flagship of new luxury line
Cruise Saudi has announced the renaming of its first vessel, now known as AROYA, operated by AROYA Cruises. The name AROYA, derived from the words...
July 24, 2024 - Accidents
Seabourn Encore ship changes itineraries in 2025 to bypass Red Sea/Suez Canal
Seabourn has revised its spring 2025 itineraries for the Seabourn Encore ship, to bypass the Red Sea due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages offers free cruises for young adults aged 18-26
Virgin Voyages, the innovative cruise line founded by Richard Branson, offers a unique opportunity for young adults aged 18-26 to sail for free. This...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation orders 3 new LNG-powered ships for 2029-2033 delivery
Amid unprecedented consumer demand for cruise vacations, Carnival Corporation - the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has announced the order...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Coral Adventurer sets sail with innovative graphene-based coatings
Graphite Innovations & Technologies Inc/GIT Coatings (graphene-based coatings manufacturer) has partnered with Coral Expeditions Australia/fleet...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS debuted in the Bahamas
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, embarked on her maiden voyage on Monday, July 22nd, docking at Nassau Cruise Port with...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Key attractions missing from Sun Princess ship's Park19 activity deck
When the new Sun Princess ship debuted this spring (2024), she was missing a key onboard attraction: the Park19 “action” deck (decks 19...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia-based ship Carnival Splendor scheduled for drydock refurbishment in 2024
Carnival Splendor ship is en route to Singapore for a drydock refurb project in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 Australian season. Currently...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) to increase tourist tax for short-stay cruise passengers
Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12...
July 22, 2024 - Accidents
61-yo passenger suffers finger amputation (sun lounger incident on MSC Grandiosa ship)
A 61-year-old Dutch passenger opted for a relaxing day by the pool instead of exploring the city or visiting Florence or Pisa. However, his peaceful...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Philippines introduces visa waiver program to boost cruise tourism
The Philippines, recently named Asia's best cruise destination, has introduced a special visa waiver program to facilitate easier entry and travel...
July 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK expands Winter 2025 routes with new Caribbean itineraries
Marella Cruises UK has announced two new ports of call for the Marella Discovery ship, adding Isla Catalina/Dominicana and Ponce/Puerto Rico...
July 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises introduces 2026 Moana Explorer Program for children
Paul Gauguin Cruises (fully-owned subsidiary of PONANT) has unveiled its 2026 Moana Explorer Program, providing families with a unique opportunity to...
July 20, 2024