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Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024 - Accidents
4 RCI-Royal Caribbean ships rerouted to ensure passenger safety amid Hurricane Rafael
RCI-Royal Caribbean has adjusted the itineraries of 4 of its Caribbean-based ships to avoid Hurricane Rafael’s path, following an alert from...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
1000 passengers daily limit stands as Bar Harbor rejects higher cruise cap
Bar Harbor residents voted to uphold a 1000-passenger per day cap for visiting cruise ships, rejecting a town council proposal that sought to...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises UK unveils immersive Winter 2026 itineraries with all-inclusive shore excursions
The UK-based Saga Cruises has unveiled a fresh collection of itineraries for Winter 2026, now featuring inclusive excursions at every port. New...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship tourists to take flight with Abu Dhabi's new autonomous drone taxis
Abu Dhabi (UAE) is setting a new precedent in cruise tourism by introducing autonomous drone taxis for cruise passengers. In an innovative...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen’s MS Artania undergoes €20M overhaul at Lloyd Werft
The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen, in partnership with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd., is preparing for substantial...
November 6, 2024 - Accidents
Crew member medevaced from Celebrity Edge ship off NSW Australia
A crew member in need of urgent medical care was successfully medevacked from the Celebrity Edge ship as it sailed off the coast of New South Wales...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2 special Eurovision-themed cruises for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced 2 themed cruises to celebrate Europe’s iconic song competition, offering fans immersive experiences. The...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC Canada’s 2024 cruise season wraps with 316 ship arrivals and ~1M visitors
The 2024 cruise season in Victoria concluded on Ocober 30th as the Norwegian Jewel became the last ship to dock at Ogden Point, marking the 316th...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America reroutes ms Zuiderdam ship amid Guadeloupe unrest concerns
HAL-Holland America Line canceled Zuiderdam’s scheduled port call in Pointe-a-Pitre on Saturday, November 2nd, citing concerns over social...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry revenue in Caribbean hits $4.2 billion, up 27% over 5 years
The cruise industry generated US$4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a 27% increase compared to 5...
November 4, 2024