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Large-scale emergency exercise conducted on TUI's Mein Schiff 7 in Warnemünde
An extensive emergency preparedness drill was carried out on board TUI Cruises’ vessel Mein Schiff 7 while it was berthed at Warnemünde...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces new fare structure with tiered options
Virgin Voyages has announced the introduction of a revised fare model, scheduled to take effect on October 7th, 2025. The system, branded as...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global Ports Holding/GPH conducts Coastal Cleanup across its network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), recognized as the largest operator of cruise ports worldwide, has observed International Coastal Cleanup Day with a...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Valiant Lady and MSC World America make inaugural calls to Dominicana's Taino Bay
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has reported the inaugural arrivals of two large ships to Dominicana. Virgin Voyages’ ship Valiant Lady...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA advances fuel transition with 3,300 tons bio-LNG and shore power uptake
In the first half of 2025, AIDA Cruises burned over 3,300 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG aboard AIDAnova, with deliveries in Hamburg, Kiel, and...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises deploys two ships in the Red Sea/Persian Gulf (winter 2025-2026)
Celestyal has reaffirmed its commitment to the Persian/Arabian Gulf by dispatching both Celestyal Journey (1,260 guests) and Celestyal Discovery (1...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Storyland Studios to design new pavilion at MSC Ocean Cay's Marine Conservation Center
Storyland Studios has entered into a design partnership with MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation to create a new pavilion at the Marine Conservation...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia scheduled for major refurbishment ahead of Alaska 2026 season
MSC Cruises has announced a substantial drydock refurbishment of MSC Poesia in preparation for its inaugural Alaskan season in summer 2026. The...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara embarks on Celestial Voyages in partnership with Lowell Observatory
Azamara Cruises has forged an exclusive 3-year alliance with Lowell Observatory to augment its 2026 solar eclipse cruises with scientific programming...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea Holiday Cruises return for December season
Margaritaville at Sea has confirmed the return of its holiday-themed Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea sailings aboard Paradise and Islander during...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group secures Meyer Turku shipbuilding orders through 2036
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has entered into a long-term framework agreement with the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, guaranteeing its right to...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL's new ship Disney Destiny begins sea trials ahead of November debut
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Disney Destiny, is currently undergoing sea trials in the North Sea following her transfer from Meyer...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line adds sustainable hybrid vessels to freight fleet on Irish Sea route
The newly built Stena Futura has entered service on the Belfast to Heysham freight route, providing additional capacity on one of the Irish Sea&rsquo...
September 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
StarDream Cruises introduces pickleball facilities on Genting Dream and Star Navigator
StarDream Cruises, operator of StarCruises and Dream Cruises, has announced the introduction of pickleball facilities aboard two of its vessels...
September 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Line expands Mississippi program with new river itineraries
ACL-American Cruise Lines is preparing to expand its operations on the Mississippi River system with three new itineraries, including its first...
September 23, 2025