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Lisbon (Portugal) launches €2 Tourist Tax for cruise ship passengers
Embarking on a new fiscal course, Lisbon City (Portugal) has implemented a EUR 2 universal tourist tax for all cruise ship passengers docking in the...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Southampton's maritime sector surges with £1 Billion economic boost amid environmental challenges
In a maritime narrative, the nautical industry has charted a historic course in bolstering the local economy this year, as disclosed by a consortium...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Ascent makes Caribbean debut from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades cruise port
The Caribbean welcomes the latest addition to Celebrity Cruises' fleet, as Celebrity Ascent, the 4th vessel in the EDGE series, officially makes her...
January 1, 2024 - Accidents
Man overboard incident disrupts MSC Preziosa's New Year's Eve cruise to Rio
Amidst a New Year's Eve cruise to Rio de Janeiro, a deliberate act unfolded as a man intentionally jumped overboard, prompting a midnight...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ships bring 27000+ tourists to Madeira for Funchal's New Year's Eve fireworks
As the New Year's Eve fireworks spectacle in Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) unfolds, a crowd of around 27 thousand tourists will be witnessing the...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hambantota Port (Sri Lanka) celebrates surge in cruise tourism with 5 ships/6000+ tourists
Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a surge in maritime activity, hosting 6000+ tourists to in November and December 2023...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line lights up Times Square and high seas for spectacular 2024 New Year's...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to usher in 2024 with festive celebrations, as Josh Weinstein, President & CEO and Chief Climate Officer of...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Dominicana welcomes 2024's first cruise ship to the new Cabo Rojo Port
Dominicana eagerly anticipates the arrival of the inaugural cruise ship of 2024 at the newly completed first phase of Port Cabo Rojo/Pedernales...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
With Fred Olsen's ship MV Bolette ends the successful cruise season at Mombasa Port
The coastal tourism sector experienced a significant upswing as the cruise vessel MV Bolette, carrying 859 tourists, berthed at the bustling port of...
December 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral FL charts course for ongoing cruise dominance with new mega-ship and cruise terminal...
This weekend, from Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) will depart 10 ships, carrying tens of thousands of tourists, contributing to the impressive...
December 30, 2023 - Accidents
15-year-old girl found after going missing from NCL's ship Norwegian Spirit in Dunedin NZ
A 15-year-old girl named Cameron, who had become separated from her parent during a visit to Port Chalmers/Dunedin (New Zealand) after disembarking...
December 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
(2024) Celebrity Cruises' Caribbean fleet (9 ships) and diverse (3- to 12-day) itineraries
Celebrity Cruises is gearing up for its most extensive Caribbean season, deploying a fleet of 9 ships for itineraries ranging from 3-night getaways...
December 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Azamara's 2025 Fall Voyages: rediscovering New England and charting new maritime frontiers
Azamara's upcoming fall expeditions in 2025 signal a maritime odyssey, heralding the cruise line's return to the captivating shores of New England...
December 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri secures $461M 'Green' Loan for construction of TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Fincantieri has entered into a 'green' construction loan agreement, securing up to US$461 million from Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI Corporate &...
December 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Lirica from new homeport Paranagua (Brazil) expands MSC Cruises South American program
MSC Lirica recently launched a series of cruises from a new homeport in Brazil earlier this month, adding to MSC Cruises' comprehensive 6-ship...
December 29, 2023