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New tax on RCG-Royal Caribbean Group cruise ship passengers in USVI
Port authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) approved a proposal to charge Royal Caribbean Group/RCG cruise ships with US$5 per passenger fee to...
September 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Magellan Explorer started 2023-2024 cruise season in Ushuaia Argentina
This week's arrival of Magellan Explorer marked the commencement of the 2023-2024 season in Ushuaia Argentina, signaling the anticipated influx of...
September 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Port Kiel (Germany) inaugurate shore power facility
MSC Cruises, in collaboration with Port Kiel (Germany), has officially launched its shore power facility at the Ostuferhafen Terminal during the...
September 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions boasts global membership in CLIA
Quark Expeditions has officially become a member of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the largest trade association in the cruise...
September 27, 2023 - Accidents
P&O Pacific Adventure passenger dies while snorkeling at Mystery Island, Vanuatu
During an Australian voyage, a passenger tragically lost their life on Tuesday, September 26th, while snorkeling at Mystery Island/Aneityum Vanuatu...
September 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Azamara announces 2026 World Cruise (ship Azamara Onward)
Azamara, renowned for its immersive travel experiences, has unveiled its 2026 World Cruise, an extraordinary journey commencing on January 6, 2026...
September 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Gibraltar's Minister Daryanani unveils plans for new cruise ship terminal
Gibraltar's Minister for Tourism, Hon Vijay Daryanani, has unveiled plans for the construction of a cutting-edge cruise terminal. This innovative...
September 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Meraviglia is the largest cruise ship of the season to sail into Newport RI
On Monday morning, September 25th, the 2017-built liner MSC Meraviglia made her debut in Newport RI USA as part of an inaugural Canada & New...
September 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First steel cut for NYK Cruises’ LNG-powered ship Asuka 3
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft on September 21st marked a significant milestone with the commencement of steel cutting for a new ship for NYK...
September 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises commences maiden voyage from Hong Kong to Sanya with Resorts World One ship
On Sunday, September 24th, Resorts World Cruises embarked on its inaugural voyage from Hong Kong to Sanya, utilizing the Resorts World One cruise...
September 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT's ship Le Champlains to utilize B100 biofuel derived from recycled cooking oil
The expedition ship Le Champlain (from PONANT's Explorers series) is set to utilize B100 biofuel derived from recycled cooking oil in a pioneering...
September 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CLIA UK & Ireland 2024 conference to be held from May 23-25 in Southampton
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced the dates for its 2024 conference, scheduled to take place from May 23-25 in Southampton UK. This annual event...
September 25, 2023 - Accidents
One person dead as P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer sails to rescue mayday call
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer, which departed from Auckland NZ on Friday, encountered a distress call from a New Zealand-flagged sailing...
September 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL's Norwegian Getaway is the largest cruise ship of 2023 for Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour's 2023 cruise season welcomed its largest vessel to date as the Norwegian Getaway, with volume 145655 GT-tons, arrived on Saturday...
September 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises bids farewell to its AIDAaura ship
After an illustrious two-decade tenure in AIDA's fleet, encompassing 800+ voyages spanning the world's most captivating regions, AIDA Cruises has bid...
September 25, 2023