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Saint Lucia Cruise Port clears $17M debt for SLASPA
Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP), the new operator at Port Castries, has resolved outstanding cruise-related debts totaling US$17+ million for the...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva ship inaugurates shore power in Stockholm (Sweden)
AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAdiva has inaugurated Sweden's shore power as the first vessel to connect at Port Stockholm. The shore power/cold ironing...
July 27, 2024 - Accidents
Santorini (Greece) faces overtourism crisis as 11,000 cruise passengers arrive in one day
The debate surrounding overtourism in Santorini (Greece) intensified on Tuesday, July 23rd, as the island welcomed 11,000 cruise tourists in a single...
July 27, 2024 - Accidents
Stranded ferry passengers rescued after 20-hour ordeal off Tokyo coast
Passengers on the high-speed jetfoil ferry Seven Islands Ai (IMO 8019576), who embarked on a journey from Tokyo on Wednesday, July 24th, were...
July 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces largest Alaska season yet for 2026
Princess Cruises, a leader in Alaskan voyages, has announced its largest Alaska season yet for 2026, featuring the introduction of the new ship, Star...
July 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL's ship American Liberty passes sea trials ahead of maiden voyage
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the American Liberty ship, ACL's 3rd catamaran/Coastal Cat. The...
July 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Genting Dream ship makes historic docking at Thailand's Phuket Port
Resorts World Cruises' ship Genting Dream made her maiden call at Thailand's Phuket Deep Sea Port on Wednesday, July 24th, becoming Phuket's...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand hikes cruise passenger fees by 88% starting December
The New Zealand government has announced an 88% increase in border processing fees for cruise ship passengers, set to take effect on December 1st...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Adora's second China-built cruise ship to be homeported at Guangzhou Nansha
China's second domestically-built large cruise ship (Flora City) will operate from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangdong...
July 25, 2024 - Accidents
397 passengers safely disembarked from Havila Polaris following technical issue
On Wednesday, July 24, at 01:18 p.m., the Norwegian coastal cruiseferry Havila Polaris experienced an incident off Stranda coast, while en route to...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announces 2026 itineraries and booking dates
Crystal Cruises has announced the booking dates for its 2026 itineraries, offering guests the opportunity to plan their future voyages. Crystal's...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Destiny starts cruises in December 2025
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced that its new heroes and villains-themed ship Disney Destiny will commence revenue operations in December 2025...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi unveils AROYA as flagship of new luxury line
Cruise Saudi has announced the renaming of its first vessel, now known as AROYA, operated by AROYA Cruises. The name AROYA, derived from the words...
July 24, 2024 - Accidents
Seabourn Encore ship changes itineraries in 2025 to bypass Red Sea/Suez Canal
Seabourn has revised its spring 2025 itineraries for the Seabourn Encore ship, to bypass the Red Sea due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages offers free cruises for young adults aged 18-26
Virgin Voyages, the innovative cruise line founded by Richard Branson, offers a unique opportunity for young adults aged 18-26 to sail for free. This...
July 23, 2024