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Celebrity Beyond and Carnival Celebration ships rescue 2 dozen people on small boats
The major cruise shipping companies (Celebrity and CCL-Carnival) rescued 2 dozen people on small boats on Monday, January 2nd. The crew on the Fort...
January 4, 2023 - Accidents
Cunard's cruise ship Queen Victoria enters drydock for repairs in Cadiz (Spain) with passengers...
Passengers boarding Cunard Line’s liner Queen Victoria had no idea they would be embarking on a unique voyage to be remembered with a once-in-a...
January 3, 2023 - Accidents
Incoming cruise ships wait 9 hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay Florida due to heavy fog
Fog dampened the vacations for thousands of cruisers in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning, January 2nd, forced the incoming cruise...
January 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Valencia Port (Spain) carries out the first hydrogen test for its refueling station
This January, technicians from the National Hydrogen Centre, Carburos Metalicos, and Valenciaport are expected to carry out the first hydrogen...
January 3, 2023 - Accidents
Virgin's cruise ship Scarlet Lady rescues 18 Cuban refugees at sea
A group of refugees was picked up in the ocean by Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady ship on New Year’s Eve. The liner was sailing from Costa Maya...
January 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
3 cruise ships with ~11000 passengers arrive at Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain)
3 cruise ships arrived at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) at the end of 2022, carrying 11000+ tourists. The BTEA (Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions...
January 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line & Aviate introduce flexible payment scheme
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line clients can now agree on a payment plan with their travel agent in order to pay off dynamic packages amid the cost-of-living...
January 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Aqaba-Petra (Jordan) receives first cruise ship with ~4000 tourists
Port Aqaba (Petra, Jordan) on Monday, January 2nd, received the first cruise ship of the New 2023, MSC Splendida, which carried ~4000 passengers from...
January 2, 2023 - Accidents
Dozens of Princess Cruises' passengers left stranded at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Loads of Princess Cruises' passengers were left stranded at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). Travelers put on a 10-day voyage with...
January 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Florida-based cruise lines to pay $400M for use of Havana Port (Cuba)
Beth Bloom (Miami District Judge) ruled on Friday, December 30th, that 4 Florida-based cruise shipping companies must pay US$400+ million in damages...
January 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney passengers sail to Antarctica with an award-winning filmmaker
Adventures by Disney is popular for bringing unique travel opportunities to passengers of all ages at locations all around the globe. Their new...
January 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Only 3 ships allowed to visit Port Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Spain) at any one time in 2023
The Balearic government reached an agreement with major cruise ship operators and only 3 vessels will be allowed to visit Port Palma at any one time...
January 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: The Magnificient Mekong by CroisiEurope
Sailing on the Mekong River is a one-of-a-kind experience. As passengers explore Vietnam and Cambodia, the rich biodiversity/prominent culture...
December 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
DFDS acquires 100% of McBurney Transport Group
DFDS entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of McBurney Transport Group which is headquartered in Northern Ireland. The company is focused on...
December 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages extends the deadline to earn loyalty status
Virgin Voyages extended the deadline to earn loyalty status and sailors now have until March 31st, 2023, to lock in their status through to 2024...
December 30, 2022