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New Zealand's inter-island ferry company KiwiRail halts fleet modernization project
KiwiRail and the Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (one of the world's largest shipbuilding companies) have mutually agreed to terminate the...
February 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines agrees to enhance fleet accessibility
ACL-American Cruise Lines, in a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, has committed to enhancing accessibility across its fleet. The cruise...
February 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia's 2024 World Cruise presents celebrity chef dining experience
MSC Cruises will host three renowned celebrity chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of its 2024 World Voyage. Tourists currently...
February 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK inaugurates 2 new boats in 2025 (Radiance and Rose)
Riviera River Cruises (fleet) is preparing to introduce in 2025 two new boats - Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose, along Europe's largest rivers and...
February 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 East Coast USA cruise homeports/ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revealed its lineup of cruises departing from East Coast USA ports for the summer and winter seasons of 2025...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
72-year-old American passenger dies after falling overboard from MSC World Europa ship in Valletta...
A 72-year-old American individual passed away on Wednesday, February 14, following an incident aboard a passenger ship in the Grand Harbour (Valletta...
February 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Le Havre cruise terminal to go green: HAROPA PORT launches €32M electrification initiative
HAROPA PORT, leading port in France and the 2nd largest river port in Europe, initiates infrastructure development for electricity supply connections...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Venice removed from NCL-Norwegian's 2024-2025 cruise itineraries due to regulatory measures
A leading cruise line has adjusted its itineraries for 2024 and 2025, omitting Venice City amidst the ongoing measures to regulate tourism. NCL...
February 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Irish Ferries' new ship OSCAR WILDE begins operations on Holyhead-Dublin route
Irish Ferries' recently introduced ferry, the OSCAR WILDE, serving the Holyhead to Dublin route, commenced operations a day ahead of schedule...
February 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises presents Themed Voyages and Special Discounts for 2024 and 2025
Crystal Cruises unveils a lineup of new offerings for 2024 and 2025, including themed ocean cruises, limited-time Explorer Fare discounts, and an...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Sun Princess maiden voyage for additional shipyard work
Princess Cruises has officially taken delivery of Sun Princess - a new vessel built by Fincantieri's yard in Monfalcone Italy. With a volume of 175...
February 14, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger on Royal Caribbean's Serenade OTS passes away during World Cruise
A passenger aboard one of RCI-Royal Caribbean's prominent global voyages has passed away this week, as confirmed by the company. An unnamed guest...
February 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Joy completes a drydock refurbishment in Rotterdam
The NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Joy has concluded a 3-week dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam/Holland, unveiling new...
February 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line to welcome new Excel-class ship in Spring 2027
Carnival Corporation, the world’s leading cruise company, has announced its first newbuild order since the onset of the COVID crisis. The...
February 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils Royal Canadian Geographical Society speaker line-up for 2024 Alaska cruises
Cunard Line announced its continued collaboration with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), unveiling an extensive lineup of speakers for...
February 13, 2024