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CCL's new resort Celebration Key (Bahamas) enters final construction, scheduled opening in July
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive private resort Celebration Key Bahamas is nearing completion, with just 5 months remaining until its...
February 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL's ship American Legend christened in Key West (Florida USA)
American Cruise Lines/ACL's newest ship - American Legend, was officially christened in Key West, Florida, marking the latest addition to the company...
February 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America ship completed final sea trials ahead of delivery
MSC Cruises' newest vessel MSC World America completed final sea trials in the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean), undergoing intensive systems testing...
February 19, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS conducts 2 medevacs in New Caledonia
Three Australian passengers aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in 2 separate rescue operations during an 8-day...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea’s ship Silver Whisper departs on 70-day Grand Voyage through Asia
On February 15th, Silver Whisper set sail from Singapore on a 70-day Grand Voyage, covering 37 destinations across 8 countries, including Malaysia...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's 3rd ICON vessel to be named Legend of the Seas
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced the latest addition to its ICON Class fleet - Legend of the Seas, set to commence operations in Europe during the...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Frank A. Del Rio exits Oceania Cruises following NCLH leadership changes
Oceania Cruises is undergoing a leadership shift following the appointment of Jason Montague as Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS VIVA Two boat to host travel agents during CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand Viva Cruises (fleet) confirmed that the MS Viva Two ship will serve as a host ship for travel...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship resumes service following €6.5M refurbishment
Celestyal Journey ship restarted revenue operations following a EUR 6.5 million drydock refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at enhancing both...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Formula 1 presence through partnership with BWT Alpine
MSC Cruises has strengthened its involvement in Formula 1 (F1) by securing a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team, further integrating its...
February 18, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity disrupts cruise shipping and raises safety concerns
A series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island (Greece) and the nearby islands over the past 2 weeks has led to operational challenges for the...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry/CLIA pushes back against large ship ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking to convince French officials to reconsider a newly imposed restriction on large ships in...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Boston implements cruise passenger fee to support infrastructure upgrades
Boston is set to introduce a passenger arrival fee for cruise visitors, joining a growing number of USA homeports implementing similar charges to...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) moves toward shore power amid fiscal uncertainty
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) is set to join a growing network of ports incorporating shore power technology, allowing berthed vessels to connect...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean homeports Serenade OTS ship in San Diego (California) in 2026
For the first time in its history, RCI-Royal Caribbean will homeport a cruise ship in San Diego (California USA), beginning in October 2026. Serenade...
February 16, 2025