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Norovirus outbreak on HAL's ship Volendam (60 reported cases)
A norovirus outbreak on HAL-Holland America Line's vessel ms Volendam resulted in 60 reported cases of illness among passengers and crew. According...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Keel-laying starts the assembly of Scenic Group's superyacht Emerald Kaia in Vietnam
Emerald Cruises has marked a significant milestone in the construction of its newest superyacht - Emerald Kaia, with a ceremonial keel-laying...
January 17, 2025 - Accidents
4 Disney Fantasy cruises canceled for drydock refurbishment (2025 Oct-Nov)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 4 Disney Fantasy sailings in 2025 due to adjustments in the ship's dry dock schedule for...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viva Cruises christens newest ship Viva Enjoy in Dusseldorf (Germany)
Viva Cruises, a prominent European river cruise operator (Scylla's subsidiary) christened its newest boat - Viva Enjoy, during a ceremony held on...
January 17, 2025 - Accidents
Regal Princess to undergo drydock maintenance, affecting April 2025 itineraries
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced that its vessel Regal Princess will enter drydock in Rotterdam (Holland) for regular...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions
The France-based Compagnie du Ponant, a major luxury expedition cruise company, acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions/fleet. Renowned for its...
January 17, 2025 - Accidents
40+ hit by gastrointestinal illness aboard Silversea's Silver Ray
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has affected passengers and crew on Silversea's vessel Silver Ray. According to the CDC USA (Centers for...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fred Olsen introduces 'Moments Crew' to capture guest experiences on 2025 cruises
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a unique initiative by enlisting 3 renowned individuals to serve as "documentarians" aboard...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
European Waterways expands fleet with acquisition of Shannon Princess
The UK-based company European Waterways expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Shannon Princess - Ireland's sole luxury hotel barge. The vessel...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival opens for booking new Journeys 2026-2027 (repositioning itineraries)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced 4 new Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa and the upcoming Carnival Adventure. These extended one-way...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches exclusive Annual Pass 2026 with unmatched perks
Virgin Voyages has introduced its Annual Pass 2026, a premium offering designed to elevate the cruising experience beyond traditional expectations...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals Spotlight Voyages for 2025–2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced 12 new "Spotlight Voyages" scheduled for 2025 and 2026. These themed sailings provide unique...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard launches fleetwide Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs
The UK-based Cunard Line has announced the fleetwide implementation of its Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea launches 'Controtempo' World Cruise 2025 (Silver Dawn ship)
Silversea has commenced its 2025 World Cruise "Controtempo" which spans 59 destinations across 30 countries. The voyage, on the Silver Dawn ship...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils 'Beauty 2.0' campaign for Lisbon sailings in 2025
MSC Cruises, the fully owned subsidiary of the world's largest container shipping company MSC Group, announced the launch of its global marketing...
January 14, 2025