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China's Ministry of Transport officially approves resumption of international cruise shipping
In a significant development, China's Ministry of Transport has granted official approval for the complete resumption of international cruise ship...
September 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS is industry's first to use biofuel blend in Barcelona
This week, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group made significant strides in advancing the maritime industry's pursuit of alternative fuels by successfully...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises releases 2025 Japan season (ship Diamond Princess)
In response to the growing demand for voyages in Japan, Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2025 Japan season. This newly announced program aims to...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's guests are the first to know about Celebration Key details
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up to unveil details about Celebration Key Bahamas, CCL's exclusive resort destination. Currently under...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's Explora Journeys confirms 2 shipbuilding orders (hydrogen-powered vessels)
MSC Group's new expedition cruise company Explora Journeys has officially placed orders for 2 hydrogen-powered ships in partnership with Italian...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard opens for booking cruises 2025 (ships Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2)
Cunard Line is set to provide travelers with the opportunity to embark on an array of unforgettable journeys by releasing 180 voyages for 2025...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS-class ship Utopia OTS floated out in France
Over the past weekend, RCI-Royal Caribbean International's last OASIS PLUS-Class vessel - Utopia of the Seas, was launched/floated out from drydock...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise company to rebrand as HX in December
Hurtigruten Group AS, renowned for pioneering the world's first expedition voyage back in 1896, is advancing its adventure travel brand, Hurtigruten...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Preziosa cruise ship too big for Port Stornoway (Scotland) forced to anchor outside
A massive cruise vessel (longer than seven jumbo jets) found itself in a unique predicament when it couldn't fit into a Scottish port on Monday...
September 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
World's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS, taking early bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean's latest vessel, scheduled to depart from PortMiami Florida in 2024, is now open for bookings in response to significant demand...
September 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line removes libraries from its ships
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has been adapting its ship layouts to align with evolving passenger preferences, resulting in the removal of libraries from...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
56-yo fugitive sentenced for drug trafficking arrested on Costa Smeralda cruise ship
Matteo Romano, aged 56, who had managed to evade authorities since 2018 following his conviction for drug trafficking and evasion, was apprehended...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
Greek-owned Kydon ferry joins USCG in saving migrants
Mona Island, situated between Dominicana and Puerto Rico, has become a magnet for human traffickers seeking to transport migrants to the USA...
September 19, 2023 - Accidents
Greek police arrested 3 criminals pickpocketing cruise ship tourists in Santorini
Greek law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled a criminal organization that had been systematically engaging in pickpocketing...
September 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard and P&O UK improve Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink
Carnival Corporation's UK-based subsidiaries Cunard Line and P&O Cruises UK have unveiled plans to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity fleetwide through a...
September 18, 2023