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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 - Cruise Industry
Bahrain's Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Mina Salman-Manama) to welcome 5 new cruise ships
In the forthcoming 2023-2024 season, Bahrain's Khalifa Bin Salman Port is set to welcome 5 new cruise ships, marking a notable expansion in maritime...
September 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DFDS Ferries expands Mediterranean operations having acquired FRS Iberia/Maroc
Ferry and logistics company DFDS Ferries has announced a substantial expansion of its Mediterranean operations with the acquisition of FRS Iberia...
September 18, 2023 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival facing criticism after 26-year-old former US Army veteran disappears in PortMiami
A former US Army veteran, 26-year-old Kevin McGrath, was reported missing nearly two weeks ago (on September 4th), shortly after a CCL-Carnival...
September 17, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival's Luminosa cruise ship to spend 10 days at sea due to strong winds
Passengers embarking on Carnival Luminosa's extensive 30-night/31-day relocation voyage from Alaska to Australia (Seattle WA to Brisbane QLD...
September 17, 2023 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries as Hurricane Lee reaches New England USA and Canada
Post-tropical cyclone Lee arrived in Canada on Saturday, September 16th, ushering in heavy rainfall, potent winds, and storm surges affecting sectors...
September 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDAnova to commence maiden winter season from Hamburg in November
On November 11th, 2023, the LNG-powered ship AIDAnova will commence her inaugural winter season out of Port Hamburg (Germany), promising a winter...
September 17, 2023