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Hurtigruten's ship MS Otto Sverdrup to be moved to Hurtigruten Norway
Hurtigruten Group has announced fleet adjustments as part of its long-term strategic growth initiatives. MS Otto Sverdrup/Finnmarken will be moved to...
July 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK adding 3rd Douro ship - Porto Mirante
Due to the increasing demand for Douro sailings, Riviera River Cruises UK/fleet has announced the addition of a third ship - named Porto Mirante, in...
July 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Silversea's LNG-powered ship Silver Nova delivered by Meyer Werft
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft delivered Silver Nova to Silversea - a luxury brand company owned by Royal Caribbean Group/RCG. The ship boasts a...
July 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys officially takes delivery of Explora I from Fincantieri Italy
Explora Journeys, the new luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Group, celebrated the official delivery of its first ship - EXPLORA I, from the Fincantieri...
July 22, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Pride ship cancels cruises due to propulsion issue
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line passengers had an unfortunate ending to their voyage, and many others had their upcoming trip plans changed due to a...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
Amsterdam (Netherlands) closing cruise ship terminal to combat overtourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands)'s city council voted to ban sea-going cruise vessels from docking in downtown as part of its efforts to control the number of...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
9-month-old baby medevaced from Marella Explorer cruise ship
A swift and well-coordinated emergency response resulted in the successful evacuation of a 9-month-old British citizen from Marella Explorer ship...
July 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL unveils changes for Norwegian Joy cruise ship during drydock refurbishment in 2024 January
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced that its Norwegian Joy ship will undergo drydock refurbishment in January 2024 to enhance the onboard guest...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
WWII aircraft bombs to be defused in Germany's Kiel shipyard park
In Kiel (Germany), an important day is approaching as authorities prepare to defuse two Second World War bombs in the Kiel shipyard park. The...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
Stena Line's ferry Stena Superfast VII catches fire in Belfast Harbour
Stena Line's ferry Stena Superfast VII caught fire in Belfast Harbour (Northern Ireland) on Wednesday morning, July 19th. Crews from Northern...
July 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America opens bookings for 2025 Alaskan cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has now opened reservations for its 2025 Alaska season. With a remarkable 75 years of experience sailing in the region...
July 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seatrade Cruise returning to Hong Kong in October
Seatrade Cruise, the leading platform for collaboration, innovation, and connection in the cruise industry, has announced the revival of Seatrade...
July 20, 2023 - Accidents
48-year-old crew injured aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship
On July 18th, while the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity was docked at Port Kerkyra (Corfu Island, (Greece), a 48-year-old male crew (refrigerant...
July 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises chooses Bilbao (Spain) as embarkation/homeport for MSC Grand Voyages itinerary
Starting on October 30th, MSC Virtuosa will embark on a 23-night voyage encompassing various destinations like Naples Italy, Piraeus-Athens Greece...
July 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Malaga (Spain) to once again host Seatrade Cruise Med in 2024
The Seatrade organization has once again chosen Malaga (Spain) to host one of the most significant events in the cruise sector in the Mediterranean...
July 20, 2023