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Sapphire Princess ship's 2026 Canada and New England inaugural cruise season
For travelers drawn to the vibrant fall foliage, coastal villages, and rich history of North America's eastern coast, Princess Cruises has unveiled...
November 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises elevates loyalty program with new Blue Diamond tier for elite voyagers
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new elite loyalty tier in its MSC Voyagers Club, introducing the exclusive Blue Diamond level. This tier, reserved for MSC...
November 10, 2024 - Accidents
Regal Princess cancels 3rd consecutive sailing amidst generator issues
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Regal Princess sailing scheduled for November 10th, 2024, despite earlier assurances that...
November 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line - 2 decades and 3M tourists departing Jacksonville Florida
Marking 20 years of continuous cruising from Jacksonville, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrated on November 7th by underscoring its long-standing...
November 9, 2024 - Accidents
Engine issues leave Royal Caribbean's Spectrum OTS and 500+ Russian passengers docked in Japan
500+ Russian tourists remained aboard Spectrum of the Seas in Yokohama (Japan), awaiting clearance to depart for home, according to the Russian...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal expands fleet with new order for 3rd luxury ocean ship from Fincantieri
Crystal has confirmed an order with the distinguished Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a third ocean vessel, utilizing an option under...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heraklion welcomes its 500,000th cruise passenger in record-breaking 2024
For the first time in its history, Port Heraklion, Crete Island has surpassed half a million cruise passengers within a single season, marking a...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
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