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South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise cancelled just week before departure
Life at Sea Cruises (Miray Cruises Turkey's new cruise travel brand) canceled its 3-year Around the World Voyage leaving customers in a state of...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
Officer saves woman from drowning during MSC Meraviglia disembarkation
A tragic incident was avoided at MSC Cruises' private Bahamian island Ocean Cay thanks to the courageous actions of Officer Giuseppe Ruocco. He saved...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Thessaloniki's 'Alexander the Great' cruise terminal (Pier 2) inaugurated
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal "Alexander the Great" at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki occurred on November 22, 2023. The ceremony...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL cancels 7+ months of Norwegian Sun ship cruises in 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line recently issued a disappointing letter to some passengers, informing them of the cancellation of ~8 months of sailings (22...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Panorama ship unable to reach shipyard due to height constraints
Carnival Panorama faced challenges heading to a Portland shipyard for repairs due to height restrictions. Despite not typically docking in late...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn's ships Pursuit and Venture meet in Antarctica
Seabourn, the trailblazer in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, marked a historic occasion as Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands offerings with 3 new Adriatic countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Italy)
The Greek travel brand Celestyal Cruises is set to expand its offerings, introducing 3 new countries in Southern Europe/Adriatic Sea - Croatia...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Spain's Malaga port delivers LNG to cruise ship for the first time
Port Malaga (Spain Granada) is advancing its sustainability commitment through the Green Port initiative, focusing on the supply of alternative fuels...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises schedules island infrastructure development at Ocean Cay Bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its private Bahamian island resort destination Ocean Cay by introducing new infrastructure and amenities. The additions...
November 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Mein Schiff 5 docks in Dubai for scheduled drydock refurbishment
On November 20, 2023, Mein Schiff 5 docked in Dubai UAE for a scheduled drydock refurbishment. Commencing the first of two relocation voyages via the...
November 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Azamara expands cruise shore excursuions with National Geographic
The ultra-luxury travel brand Azamara is enhancing its shore programming by introducing new day tours in collaboration with National Geographic/Nat...
November 22, 2023