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RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS nears completion in Finland's Turku shipyard
In the wake of the COVID crisis, which led to the temporary suspension of cruise shipping operations, there has been a resurgence in cruise bookings...
August 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises' 2024 program features 3rd newbuild riverboat Viva Enjoy
VIVA Cruises, a specialist in European river cruises, has unveiled its 2024 brochure featuring an impressive selection of 280+ voyages along renowned...
August 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ocean Majesty cruise ship retires from service
The 1966-built passenger liner MS Ocean Majesty, a venerable vessel with a rich history in the cruise industry, concluded (what is likely) its final...
August 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL’s second Prima Class cruise ship Norwegian Viva debuts out of Trieste
Norwegian Viva, the second Prima Class ship of NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, debuted out of Trieste Italy with a 9-day itinerary visiting ports in...
August 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International cancels Rhapsody OTS' Panama Canal season
RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced a significant alteration to its cruise offerings on Rhapsody of the Seas ship for the winter 2023-2024 season...
August 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Portugal's Porto Cruise Terminal (Leixoes) boasts increased cruise activity
Cruise operations at Port Leixoes' Porto Cruise Terminal (Portugal) recorded a surge in cruise shipping activity in 2023-H1, reporting an 88...
August 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CLIA announces RiverView Conference 2024 dates and program
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed that its RiverView Conference for 2024 is scheduled for March 11th to...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Sydney (NSW Australia) celebrating 90 years of P&O cruising
Australia's largest cruise company P&O Cruises Australia created a buzz in Sydney Harbour NSW as it celebrated its 90th year of passenger...
August 9, 2023 - Accidents
Food poisoning among the crew forces Brittany Ferries' ship Pont Aven to divert to France
Due to crew members falling ill, a Brittany Ferries vessel en route to Plymouth UK (England) underwent a diversion. As a precautionary measure, the...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages offers free port-to-port cruise promo
Havila Voyages is commemorating the operation of all four of its ships along the Norwegian coastline and is extending a special promotion for August...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises opens bookings for South America & Antarctica 2024-2025 season
The luxury travel brand Princess Cruises opened for booking an array of captivating voyages scheduled for South America and Antarctica season 2024...
August 8, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Mardi Gras ship rescues stranded couple on a sailboat in The Bahamas
Early on Monday morning, August 7th, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras came to the aid of a distressed couple aboard a sailboat. The couple was...
August 8, 2023 - Accidents
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 ship breaks moorings due to strong winds in Italy
On Friday, August 4th, strong winds in Italy caused RMS Queen Mary 2 ship of Cunard Line to break free from her moorings. Despite the anticipation...
August 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways celebrating Digital Nomad Day with early season voyages for remote workers
In alignment with the growing phenomenon of digital nomadism, the luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways commemorates Digital Nomad Day (August 8th...
August 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man's newest passenger and freight ferry Manxman completes berthing tests
The newest ferry (passenger and freight/Ro-Pax vessel) for the Isle of Man UK has successfully completed a series of trials in two crucial ports...
August 7, 2023