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Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces 24/7 dining reservation service: The Dine Line
Princess Cruises has launched the Dine Line, a dedicated 24/7 service accessible at 1-833-805-DINE, aimed at simplifying dining reservations for...
December 18, 2024 - Accidents
Celebrity Reflection conducts rescue operation off Cuba's northern coast
On Monday, December 16th, Celebrity Reflection, while on a 7-day Caribbean itinerary, conducted a rescue operation ~40 miles (64 km) off Cuba’s...
December 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines names Godmothers for ships Victory I and Victory II (2025-relaunched)
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL (operated by American Queen Steamboat Company), set to relaunch in April 2025, has named the godmothers for its vessels...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Antwerpen-Bruges to introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships at Zeebrugge (Belgium)
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced the development of shore power facilities for cruise ships docking at Zweedse Kai in Port Zeebrugge...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Accidents
Costa Fascinosa assists stranded yacht during Transatlantic cruise
During the Transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean, the Costa Fascinosa ship provided critical assistance to a stranded sailing yacht...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Atlantic Canada cruise season breaks records with 1+ million passengers in 2024
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) reported a record-breaking 2024 cruise season, with 1+ million passengers welcomed through 675 vessel...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disneyland operator announces ¥330 billion/US$2B cruise venture
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, has announced plans to enter the cruise industry as part of a strategy to sustain...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship homeported in Dubai, launching Desert Days itinerary program
Greek-owned cruise line Celestyal marked its inaugural voyage to Dubai with the arrival of its newest vessel, Celestyal Journey. The ship entered...
December 16, 2024 - Accidents
56-yo passenger medevaced from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Grandeur OTS
On Saturday, December 14th, a United States Coast Guard crew from Air Station Miami successfully carried out a medical evacuation of a 56-year-old...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea announces 230 new cruises for 2026-2027 across all 7 continents
Silversea Cruises has unveiled 230 voyages for the 2026-2027 season, expanding its offerings to 400+ destinations in 85+ countries. This collection...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on Transcend Cruises’ first new river ship
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based shipowner, has commenced construction of its first branded riverboat, marking a significant...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Accidents
Nearly 80 sickened by Norovirus on HAL-Holland America's ship ms Zuiderdam
A recent voyage aboard HAL-Holland America Line's ms Zuiderdam experienced a norovirus outbreak, with ~79 people reporting symptoms, according...
December 15, 2024