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Cruise ship calls in Southampton UK are back to pre-COVID levels
Hampshire has seen a resurgence in cruise ship arrivals this year, with numbers now reaching pre-COVID levels, according to discussions in a council...
October 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service cancelled 1 day after launch
The high-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (Sri Lanka), which was launched just a day ago, has been...
October 16, 2023 - Accidents
MSC charters Crown Iris cruise ship to bring Israeli passengers back to Haifa
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, maritime operations took a security-driven turn as cruise shipping companies temporarily halted their visits to...
October 16, 2023 - Accidents
39yo arrested for bomb threat against Resorts World Cruises' ship Genting Dream
A 39-year-old man was taken into custody and formally charged on Saturday, October 14, for reportedly issuing a bomb threat against Resorts World...
October 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises to celebrate 75th anniversary in Genoa, Italy
Costa Cruises, marking its 75th anniversary, is set to host a series of celebrations from October 19th to the 27th in Genoa Italy, where the company...
October 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils The Magic Castle At Sea aboard Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has introduced a new collaboration with the iconic Hollywood venue, the Magic Castle, titled "Spellbound by Magic Castle," to be...
October 15, 2023 - Accidents
River cruise companies cancel post-voyage extensions in Israel
Major river cruise companies operating on the Nile River in Egypt have adjusted their cruisetour itineraries in response to the recent events in...
October 15, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise delayed weeks before departure due to AIDAaura's failed sale
Reports suggest that the sale of the AIDAaura cruise ship (aka Miray MV Lara) from Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruises to Life at Sea Cruises for a...
October 14, 2023 - Accidents
Norovirus infects 66 guests and 7 crew on Virgin Voyages' ship Scarlet Lady
During a recent sailing of Virgin Voyages, over 70 individuals reported being unwell. The USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises integrates Starlink WiFi connectivity throughout its fleet
The UK-based company Marella Cruises has recently integrated the Starlink WiFi connectivity service throughout its fleet. This implementation is...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival designated as “Proud Partner of the New York Jets”
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line and the New York Jets (NYC-based professional football team) have recently established a multi-year partnership, designating...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC ship Explora I christened at NYC's Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel branch of MSC Group, recently marked the naming ceremony of EXPLORA I in New York City. This maritime tradition...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT conducts international safety exercise on Le Commandant Charcot ship
Leveraging over two decades of expertise in polar navigation, PONANT Cruises continues to spearhead innovations in maritime safety. On September 30...
October 13, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels the remaining cruises planned for Israel
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel the remaining cruises planned for...
October 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MOL unveils new cruise line brand name, "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES"
The Japanese shipping corporation Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) has entered the cruise industry by introducing its new brand - "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES...
October 13, 2023