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Galveston Port proceeds with $160M bond offering amid hurricane recovery
Port Galveston (Texas USA) is proceeding with its US$160 million bond offering on July 16th, despite the interruption caused by Hurricane Beryl on...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Fortuna ship homeported in Piraeus-Athens for 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises
This summer, Costa Cruises’ ship Costa Fortuna will homeport in Piraeus/Athens Greece, offering 7-night roundtrip cruises to destinations...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Europa ship connects to Mediterranean's first shore power facility in Valletta (Malta)
MSC World Europa has achieved a milestone by becoming the first ship to connect to the shore power facility in Valletta Harbour Malta, marking the...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Juneau to vote on Saturday cruise ship ban as Sitka's passenger cap proposal fails
If the Juneau city assembly does not act beforehand, a proposal to ban cruise ships on Saturdays will be on the municipal ballot in October...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen unveils shorter itinerary segments for World Cruise 2025 (ship Bolette)
Explorers seeking their next adventure can take advantage of 3 new shorter sailings as part of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 2025 world cruise. The cruise...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Cruises unveils 2025 itineraries including Grand Asia and Golden Week voyages
Mitsui Ocean Cruises has unveiled 5 new itineraries for April to July 2025, including a 66-day Grand Asia Cruise and a 12-day Golden Week cruise...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruises set sail year-round in Japan by 2029
On Tuesday, July 9, DCL-Disney Cruise Line and Oriental Land Co Ltd (OLC) announced a new agreement to bring year-round Disney cruise vacations to...
July 10, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced in serious condition from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer
A passenger aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer experienced a medical emergency shortly after the ship departed from Auckland on Monday, July 8th. The...
July 9, 2024 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Rhapsody OTS delivers critical aid to Grenada after Hurricane Beryl
An RCI-Royal Caribbean International ship is scheduled to dock in Grenada today, July 9th, to deliver essential relief aid following Hurricane Beryl...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri started the construction/assembly of megayacht Four Seasons I
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, co-owners and operators of the new travel brand Four Seasons Yachts...
July 9, 2024 - Accidents
Engine room fire on GNV Tenacia ferry prompts evacuation of 350 passengers
Spanish rescue authorities are overseeing the evacuation of 350 passengers from the Italian ferry Tenacia after a fire in the engine room disabled...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Two large cruise ships docked simultaneously at Port Taranto's terminal San Cataldo
The cruise season at Port Taranto (Italy) is now in full swing, and on Monday (July 8) marked a significant milestone in the development of port call...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
UK & Ireland Cruise Week set for September 16-22 by CLIA
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has announced that this year’s UK & Ireland Cruise Week will take place from September 16-22...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Dream scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in 2024-Q3
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled upcoming drydock refurbishment updates for the Disney Dream ship in 2024-Q3. Key enhancements include revamped...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
First Halal-certified Antarctic expedition set to launch in 2026
In an industry-first for Antarctic expeditions, Muslim travelers can now experience a halal-certified cruise to Antarctica. Set to launch in January...
July 8, 2024