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RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ICON ship Star OTS features new entertainment and dining offerings
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Star of the Seas, scheduled to commence operations from Port Canaveral...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises changes beverage package policies fleetwide
Princess Cruises has announced the implementation of more stringent operational guidelines for its onboard beverage packages, effective for all...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw to expand Red River cruises with RV Hanoi Pandaw ship in 2026
Pandaw Cruises has announced the addition of a new vessel, the RV Hanoi Pandaw, to its fleet, scheduled to commence operations on November 1, 2026...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation to establish unified North American headquarters in Miami
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced plans to consolidate its North American shoreside operations into a new...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions launches European river voyages in 2026 with Transcend Cruises' boats
Lindblad Expeditions has entered into a multi-year charter agreement with Transcend Cruises/fleet, marking its inaugural venture into European river...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages expands music-themed cruises in 2025 (Celebration Voyages) and 2026 (Red Hot Sailing...
Virgin Voyages has announced enhancements to its music-themed cruise experiences, introducing the 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage and unveiling...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Roenne (Bornholm Island Denmark) еxpands infrastructure with new cruise pier
Port Roenne (Bornholm Island Denmark) is advancing its cruise infrastructure with the construction of a new 374-meter-long, 11-meter-deep pier...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii implements 11% cruise passenger tax to fund environmental initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers, marking a significant policy...
May 5, 2025 - Accidents
60-yo passenger dies following altercation on MSC Virtuosa ship
On May 3, 2025, the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton UK at 06:00 p.m. local time, embarking on a 2-day voyage to Zeebrugge/Bruges...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Beyond ship commences Miami homeport operations
On May 4th, the Celebrity Beyond, an EDGE-class vessel operated by Celebrity Cruises, arrived at PortMiami (Florida USA), marking the commencement of...
May 5, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise ship maneuvering linked to power outage in Argostoli (Kefalonia, Greece)
On May 4th, a power outage affected the Greek island of Kefalonia, leaving the capital Argostoli temporarily without electricity. The disruption...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel to commence operations ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Celebrity Xcel, will begin service earlier than initially planned. A 4-night preview...
May 5, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Euribia adjusts Norwegian Fjord itineraries due to safety considerations
MSC Cruises has announced modifications to the MSC Euribia's Norwegian fjord itineraries for May 2025, citing safety concerns associated with...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line plans 2025 drydock refurbishments for ships Norwegian Epic and Pride of...
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced scheduled drydock refurbishments for its vessels Norwegian Epic and Pride of America, to be completed in time...
May 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils extensive 2027 itineraries across 4 continents
Crystal Cruises has announced its itinerary collection for the latter half of 2027, featuring voyages aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal...
May 4, 2025