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Cunard opens for booking Alaska 2026 cruise schedule with extended itineraries
Cunard Line announced its 2026 Alaska program based on itineraries scheduled for MS Queen Elizabeth. From April to September 2026, the ship will...
January 9, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced from Crown Princess off Isle of Pines
On the evening of Tuesday, January 7th, the Crown Princess, en route from Fiji back to Australia, issued an urgent medical evacuation request. The...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda completes LNG bunkering in Dubai
Costa Cruises' 2019-built ship Costa Smeralda successfully completed her liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at Dubai Port. The fueling operation...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) reports a record-breaking year with 700,000 cruise ship tourists
Port Funchal (Madeira Portugal) set a new benchmark in its cruise shipping operations, reaching 700,000 passengers for the first time on December...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection
Princess Cruises is set to debut the Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection this March, a curated menu of premium non-alcoholic beverages. As the...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands Asian fleet to 3 ships (Spirit, Sun, Sky) in 2025-2026
Asia has firmly established itself as a prominent destination for luxury travelers, and NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is significantly amplifying its...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Doha (Qatar) records 378,677 cruise ship passengers in season 2023-2024
The Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port has emerged as a prominent maritime gateway, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030’s focus on...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nassau Cruise Port sets new passenger record amid continued growth
The Port of Nassau (Bahamas) set a new record for cruise ship passenger arrivals, reflecting its position as the Caribbean's leading destination and...
January 7, 2025 - Accidents
NCL dropped Corfu Island (Greece) from Norwegian Epic ship’s 2025 Mediterranean itinerary
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s liner Norwegian Epic will bypass Corfu Island for the second consecutive year during its 2025 Mediterranean season...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Southampton solidifies role as UK’s premier cruise ship homeport
Port Southampton (England UK) reaffirmed its position as the leading homeport/departure port for cruise ship tourists in the UK. Projections...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Elizabeth visits the upgraded Port Townsville, QLD Australia
Cunard's liner MS Queen Elizabeth is set to make history as the first large cruise ship to navigate Townsville QLD's newly widened shipping channel...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Attica Group invests €7M in advanced connectivity for Mediterranean ferry fleet
The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries...
January 6, 2025 - Accidents
66-yo passenger passes away during Silver Dawn stop at Ocean Terminal (Hong Kong)
At 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, January 4th, a medical emergency involving a 66-year-old American male passenger on the luxury ship Silver Dawn was...
January 5, 2025