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140 passengers evacuated from stranded Danube River cruise amid historic flooding
~140 passengers were evacuated from an unidentified river cruise ship on the Danube River in Southern Germany earlier this week. Concurrently...
June 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean and Carnival extend casino benefits to land-based players
Casino enthusiasts setting their sights on the open ocean can now reap loyalty rewards that extend well beyond the confines of their cruise vessels...
June 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Refurbished HANSEATIC Inspiration ship begins Baltic and North Sea voyage
Following a scheduled docking period in Kaiserdock II at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, the HANSEATIC Inspiration has returned to the water...
June 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Queen Anne christening draws crowds to Liverpool waterfront
Cunard Line christened its newest vessel, the GBP 470 million Queen Anne, at a ceremony in Liverpool on Monday, June 3. This marked the second major...
June 4, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on Celebrity Summit ship's Alaskan cruise
Celebrity Cruises reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Millennium-class vessel Celebrity Summit during her 7-night Alaskan voyage from Vancouver...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation retires P&O Australia brand
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the discontinuation of its Australian brand P&O Australia in a strategic...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) sets daily cruise passenger cap starting in 2026
Juneau (Alaska) has announced new restrictions on cruise ship passengers to protect its unique environment and character. Starting in 2026, the city...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Anne to be officially named in grand Liverpool ceremony
Cunard is preparing for the official naming ceremony of the Queen Anne today, as the new ship makes her maiden call to Liverpool UK, Cunard's...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia successfully connects to shore power at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal
MSC Euribia has successfully connected to the shore power facility at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal for the first time, marking a...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri leads shipbuilding innovation with Digital Twin Technology
Over the past decade, the shipbuilding industry has experienced significant advancements in digitalization, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seajets transforms former Costa Magica ship into Greek Islands Party Cruise
The former Costa Magica is set for a new chapter as a party cruise vessel navigating the Greek Islands. Maritime Executive reports that Greek...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Blue Dream Melody resumes sailings after extensive COSCO Shipyard refit
A cruise ship operated by China’s Blue Dream Cruises has resumed service after undergoing a refit at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry's Zhoushan...
June 3, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises UK denies link between Hepatitis A cases and Ventura ship
A UK-based cruise company has stated that recent cases of Hepatitis A among passengers are not connected to its ship. Travelers who recently sailed...
June 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point officially opens in the Bahamas
After years of meticulous planning and construction, DCL-Disney Cruise Line has officially opened its second private island resort Disney Lookout Cay...
June 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers unveils expert-led Theme Cruises for 2024-2025
Star Clippers, renowned for its tall ship sailing experiences, has unveiled an impressive lineup of speakers, chefs, and fitness instructors for its...
June 2, 2024