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Princess Cruises increases daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Princess Cruises has recently implemented a US$1 increase in daily gratuities across all stateroom categories. This adjustment, which has not been...
August 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Indochina Pandaw joins Mekong fleet with new sailings in February 2025
Pandaw Cruises has announced the addition of a third vessel to its fleet, the Indochina Pandaw, set to operate along the lower Mekong River between...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
4 passengers charged with casino fraud on MSC Magnifica
During a recent voyage aboard MSC Magnifica, 4 passengers were apprehended for attempting to use fraudulent credit cards in the ship’s casino...
August 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders 4th Icon Class ship from Meyer Turku
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has formalized an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of a 4th Icon Class vessel, slated...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
Celestyal reroutes ships, cancels 6 cruises due to Middle East unrest
Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of two 14-night relocation voyages (RepositionCruises.com) and 6 additional departures in 2024 and 2025...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Splendor drydock refurbished, with new livery and upgrades
Carnival Splendor has successfully completed a drydock refurb in Singapore, emerging with CCL's new livery. The vessel now displays the red...
August 26, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ship Disney Dream avoids Amsterdam following Extinction Rebellion protests
The cruise ship Disney Dream, scheduled to arrive in Amsterdam (Netherlands) on September 6th, will bypass the city due to concerns about access to...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey awaits certification after prolonged refit
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey (fka Fred Olsen's Braemar from 2001 to 2024) arrived in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on April 28th after an extended...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral reconsiders cruise expansion amid state priorities for space and cargo
The Canaveral Port Authority has decided to withdraw its plans for a new cruise terminal, which was intended to accommodate larger vessels. The...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bordeaux's mayor pushes to relocate cruise ships away from downtown
Pierre Hurmic, the mayor of Bordeaux, France, is advocating for a complete ban on cruise ships docking in the city center, citing concerns over the...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aroya unveils Arabia's first cruise ship with tailored family and cultural amenities
The 3362-passenger ship Aroya introduces several features designed specifically for families and Arabian travelers, including the first Saudi...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The first China-built large cruise ship Adora Magic City completes 54 voyages
China's first domestically built cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, has successfully completed 54 voyages, serving 220,000 passengers - both domestic...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian adds 3 new ports to 2026 Spring & Summer European cruises
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its European offerings for the 2026 spring and summer seasons, introducing 3 new ports and itineraries...
August 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially taken delivery of its Nile River ship Viking Hathor, at a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt on August 10th...
August 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
2 Princess Cruises' ships to sail 90+ Caribbean voyages in Summer 2026
Princess Cruises has announced its largest summer Caribbean season to date for 2026, featuring two ships - Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess...
August 23, 2024