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Ferry services between Ireland and Wales disrupted by Storm Darragh damage
Several ferry crossings between Ireland and Wales have been canceled due to damage at Holyhead Port caused by Storm Darragh. Irish Ferries and Stena...
December 9, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure delays MSC Bellissima ship stranding 1880 Taiwanese passengers in Okinawa
MSC Bellissima, which set sail from Keelung Port on Wednesday, December 4th, for a 5-day voyage, encountered an engine failure that prevented her...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Pandaw's 21-night 4-country Mekong B2B cruise
For travelers seeking a longer Mekong River cruise, Pandaw introduced a 21-night expedition spanning four countries - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
High Seas Rally announces 2025 cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander ship
High Seas Rally, the self-proclaimed "World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship," has confirmed that its 2025 event will take place aboard...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar introduces wellness-themed cruises in 2025
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its Mind, Body, and Spirit Collection, a series of wellness-themed voyages set to launch in 2025. Catering to...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Accidents
Stena Superfast VII ferry stranded off Northern Ireland amid storm
Passengers on the Stena Superfast VII ferry have been delayed for 14+ hours off the coast of Northern Ireland after departing from Cairnryan...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Fuji christened in Tokyo Bay with traditional ceremony
Mitsui Ocean Fuji ship was officially named during a ceremony held in Tokyo Bay on Saturday, December 7th. The traditional sake-breaking ritual was...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Joy to host True Crime Cruise in January 2026
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy will host a distinctive True Crime Cruise in January 2026, a partnership between festival operator Sixthman...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils refined brand positioning and global campaign
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, renowned for its ultra-luxury offerings, revealed its new brand positioning on December 5th with the tagline...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vahali Shipyards Serbia launches SAGA UK's newest riverboat Spirit of the Moselle
The Serbian shipbuilder Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica) launched the Spirit of the Moselle. The new riverboat was commissioned by the...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking names latest ocean vessel Viking Vela in traditional ceremony in Trieste
On December 5th, Viking celebrated the naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, with a ceremonial event in Trieste (Italy). This milestone also...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 Australia-New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced 2026-2027 fleet deployment for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The program features diverse itineraries...
December 6, 2024