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Medical emergency forces early arrival of P&O’s ship Britannia at Port Nigg
A significant medical incident onboard P&O Cruises’ vessel Britannia prompted its early diversion into the Cromarty Firth yesterday...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
66th MedCruise General Assembly to convene in Cartagena, Spain, June 2025
The Port Authority of Cartagena will host the 66th edition of the MedCruise General Assembly, scheduled to take place from 10 to 13 June 2025 in the...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival celebrate 35 years of continuous partnership
Earlier today, June 9th, Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line observed a notable milestone—35 years of continuous partnership—with...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Plata’s Northern Coast surges in cruise traffic
The northern Dominican cruise port Puerto Plata/Taíno Bay—aptly named the "Bride of the Atlantic"—has received around 300 cruise...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dominican Republic plans a new cruise terminal in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Port Authority has declared intentions to construct a dedicated cruise terminal in Santo Domingo, initiating a US $400 million project...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Diana Ross to serve as Godmother for Royal Caribbean's newest ship Star OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has designated musical legend Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas, the fleet’s second ICON‑class...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
G Adventures reintroduces polar cruises with new ship and itineraries
G Adventures is set to resume its Arctic cruise operations in 2026, marking a return to the region after a hiatus since 2019. The tour operator will...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Adventure cancels mid-2027 sailings amid itinerary adjustments
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 6 scheduled voyages aboard Carnival Adventure, set to depart between May 17th and June...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norway authorizes municipalities to implement 3% tourist tax amidst rising visitor numbers
On June 5th, the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) approved legislation permitting municipalities experiencing significant tourism-related pressures to...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Princess ship enters drydock in Palermo following sea trials ahead of 2025-Q3 delivery
MS Star Princess, the newest LNG-powered vessel under construction for Princess Cruises, has recently arrived at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard for...
June 7, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Conquest ship cruises in January 2026 canceled due to drydock refurbishment
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several voyages aboard the Carnival Conquest scheduled for January 2026. The disruption...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Line to establish a fully electric cruiseferry link Helsinki-Tallinn
Viking Line has revealed its intention to establish an emission-free ferry route across the Gulf of Finland, connecting Helsinki and Tallinn. Central...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Arctic & Beyond cruises in 2027
The Australia-based Aurora Expeditions unveiled its 2027 Arctic & Beyond season, presenting 25 voyages scheduled for its two chartered expedition...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Luminara cruise ship joins Ritz‑Carlton's fleet
The third vessel in The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, designated Luminara, was formally handed over on June 4th at the Chantiers de l&rsquo...
June 6, 2025 - Accidents
AIDAluna assists in Arctic rescue operation off Spitsbergen (Svalbard Norway)
On the night of June 3rd, the Germany-flagged ship AIDAluna was involved in a coordinated rescue operation in the Arctic Circle following the...
June 5, 2025