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RCI-Royal Caribbean's 3rd ICON vessel to be named Legend of the Seas
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced the latest addition to its ICON Class fleet - Legend of the Seas, set to commence operations in Europe during the...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Frank A. Del Rio exits Oceania Cruises following NCLH leadership changes
Oceania Cruises is undergoing a leadership shift following the appointment of Jason Montague as Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS VIVA Two boat to host travel agents during CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand Viva Cruises confirmed that the MS Viva Two ship will serve as a host ship for travel agents...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship resumes service following €6.5M refurbishment
Celestyal Journey ship restarted revenue operations following a EUR 6.5 million drydock refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at enhancing both...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Formula 1 presence through partnership with BWT Alpine
MSC Cruises has strengthened its involvement in Formula 1 (F1) by securing a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team, further integrating its...
February 18, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity disrupts cruise shipping and raises safety concerns
A series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island (Greece) and the nearby islands over the past 2 weeks has led to operational challenges for the...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry/CLIA pushes back against large ship ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking to convince French officials to reconsider a newly imposed restriction on large ships in...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Boston implements cruise passenger fee to support infrastructure upgrades
Boston is set to introduce a passenger arrival fee for cruise visitors, joining a growing number of USA homeports implementing similar charges to...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) moves toward shore power amid fiscal uncertainty
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) is set to join a growing network of ports incorporating shore power technology, allowing berthed vessels to connect...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean homeports Serenade OTS ship in San Diego (California) in 2026
For the first time in its history, RCI-Royal Caribbean will homeport a cruise ship in San Diego (California USA), beginning in October 2026. Serenade...
February 16, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Cruises adjusts 2026 schedule for Solstice ship
Celebrity Cruises has announced the cancellation of two voyages scheduled for Celebrity Solstice in January 2026 due to an extension of the vessel...
February 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) expands fleet and prepares for IPO
The board of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd (Cordelia Cruises India) convened in Mumbai to outline strategic expansion plans, including the addition...
February 16, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Sunshine departure from Norfolk delayed due to weather conditions
Carnival Sunshine will experience a delayed departure from homeport Norfolk (Virginia USA) due to an incoming cold front expected to impact the area...
February 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions opens bookings for 2026 Arctic & 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in small-ship voyages to remote polar regions, has opened bookings for its 2026 Arctic and 2026-2027 Antarctic...
February 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC opens new cruise terminal at Port Barcelona (Spain)
MSC Cruises has officially opened Terminal H, its new cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona’s Moll Adossat. The facility welcomed its first...
February 15, 2025