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New $5 tax proposed for all cruise tourists visiting Mexico’s Quintana Roo
A proposed measure within the 2024 Fiscal Package meeting for the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, suggests the implementation of a new US$5 tax for...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' largest casino ever debuts on new Sun Princess ship
Princess Cruises has unveiled plans for the largest casino in its fleet, set to make its debut aboard the forthcoming 4,300-guest Sun Princess...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
San Francisco (California, USA) starts zero-emissions ferry-building program
San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is charting a course towards a greener maritime future through its Rapid...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises opens bookings for 2025-2026 Alaska & Australia itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has officially opened bookings for its 2025-2026 Alaska and Australia itineraries, featuring three ships - Celebrity Edge...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Australia pulls its cruise ships from Melbourne over tax hike
A major cruise ship company is set to withdraw its two largest brands, Princess Cruises and Cunard, from Melbourne ports in protest of an...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
Hellenic Spirit ferry strikes Superfast II and Aegean Tiffany during arrival at Port Patras (Greece)
The Greek ferry Hellenic Spirit collided with the Superfast II ferry and Aegean Tiffany (2004-built oil tanker/IMO 9314478) during its arrival at...
November 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi christens NCL's Norwegian Viva ship at PortMiami FL
Amidst a glamorous ceremony at PortMiami Florida on Tuesday, November 28, Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi took center stage to christen...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
Teenager dies after falling from balcony aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure OTS
A tragic incident unfolded aboard the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas on Saturday, November 25, resulting in the death of a 16...
November 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First InTUItion class ship Mein Schiff Relax launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard
The launch event for Mein Schiff Relax, the newest vessel of TUI's InTUItion class (a series of new concept ships powered by dual-fuel capability...
November 28, 2023 - Accidents
RCI's Ovation OTS returns to Sydney for a medevac and skips NZ ports due to strong winds
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s liner Ovation of the Seas is currently on a 12-night "New Zealand Cruise" (roundtrip from Sydney NSW Australia) that...
November 28, 2023 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels calls in Yorktown (Virginia USA) due to residents' concerns
HAL-Holland America Line has opted to cancel 2 scheduled visits to Yorktown (Virginia USA) in 2025, citing concerns expressed by local residents...
November 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of the new world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas, recognized as the world's largest cruise ship, was officially handed over to its owners, the Royal Caribbean Group, in a ceremony...
November 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commences in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commenced on Saturday, November 25, in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city, under the joint hosting of Shenzhen...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Caribbean Princess getting ready for her first-ever voyage from Port Canaveral (Orlando FL)
Princess Cruises is preparing for a significant milestone in one year, as Caribbean Princess readies for her inaugural voyage from Port Canaveral...
November 27, 2023 - Accidents
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure denied entry to New Zealand due to dirty hull
Passengers on the Pacific Adventure's current voyage faced challenges as the ship failed to meet New Zealand's stringent biohazard entry requirements...
November 27, 2023