Scylla celebrates the christening of Porto Mirante in Düsseldorf
Swiss family shipping company, Scylla, christened its newest ship, Porto Mirante, in Düsseldorf on Thursday. (more…)
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Cruise ship’s concerning conditions exposed after vessel fails surprise health inspection
A Jimmy Buffett-themed cruise ship promising customers “paradise” was given a failing grade by health officials earlier this month. (more…)
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Popular cruise line forced to change route due to restrictions. Princess Cruises has been forced to change one of its upcoming routes due to cruise restrictions in the US
Princess Cruises has told passengers on its upcoming Enchanted Princess sailing that the itinerary will be different from expected. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas will be first cruise to embark from Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse
Royal Caribbean is getting ready to set sail out of the Port of Baltimore as the first cruise departure from the port since the March 26 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Returning to Baltimore With Carnival Pride. Carnival Prepared to Embark Guests from Port of Baltimore on May 26
Carnival Cruise Line expects Carnival Pride to resume sailing from the Port of Baltimore on May 26, continuing the cruise line’s year-round homeport schedule. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line is First to Sail 10 Million Guests from Galveston
Marking a Texas-sized milestone today (May 16, 2024), Carnival Cruise Line further solidified its position as the market leader in Galveston, Tex., becoming the first cruise operator to embark 10 million guests from the port. (more…)
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MSC World America To Offer Largest And Latest MSC Yacht Club To Sail The Caribbean
MSC Cruises will bring its largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club concept to North American shores with the launch MSC World America in April 2025. (more…)
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MSC Cruises to Expand at Port Canaveral with the Arrival of the MSC Grandiosa
Beginning December 2025, MSC Grandiosa will offer 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries alongside the MSC Seashore. (more…)
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Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair
Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair at Annual Conference in Stockholm. Cruise Europe, the leading association representing ports across Europe, is thrilled to announce the election of Simone Maraschi as its new Chairperson. (more…)
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Maiden call at Madeira of Her Majesty Queen Anne – MedCruise
Cunard’s latest cruise ship, the Queen Anne, will debuted in Madeira last Tuesday, May 14th. (more…)
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A Yacht Adventure on Croatia’s Enchanting Waters: Extraordinary Places Waiting to be Discovered
Embarking on a yacht charter adventure along Croatia’s pristine coastline with a motor yacht, superyacht, or mega yacht unveils unparalleled beauty and hidden gems. (more…)
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Deepak Chopra aboard SH Diana in New York as Swan Hellenic Announces Two New “Explore & Restore” Cruises in Brazil
Swan Hellenic and Chopra respond to accelerating demand and sold-out cruises by launching two new exclusive “Explore & Restore” voyages set to sail the coast of Brazil. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Celebrates Native Cultures, Local Communities and Its Trailblazing Ships in Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group opens the 2024 Alaska sailing season with the debut of two of its newest game-changing ships and an expanded community support program committed to fostering relationships with Alaska businesses, including new ways for guests to experience the Last Frontier’s unique local culture. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s New Social Media Partner Gives Advisors Ready-to-Use Content
Royal Caribbean Group is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month by making it easier for travel partners to elevate their social media presence and business with the launch of Rallio, a new social media partner. (more…)
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Groundbreaking for Copenhagen’s Cruise Shore Power Facility. Construction works for the shore power facilities at Oceankaj and Langelinie in Copenhagen have started
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Greenock to welcome eight cruise ships in eight days
Greenock Ocean Terminal is set to welcome eight passenger vessels in eight days as the cruise ship season ramps up. (more…)
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SSA Marine Introduces New Cruise Division with Industry Veteran Stefano Borzone at the Helm
SSA Marine, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal operators, today announced the launch of a new, dedicated cruise division, as well as the appointment of cruise industry veteran Stefano Borzone as president. (more…)
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Aqua Expeditions Launches Revamped Travel Advisor Portal
Aqua Expeditions has updated its website to include a revamped portal for travel advisors. The website has been redesigned based on UX studies and offers users a seamless navigation experience. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises Launches Innovative and Free Marketing Solution for Trade Partners
Oceania Cruises announced today the debut of Oceania Insider Connect, a trade solution powered by technology from Approach Guides to boost the sales and marketing efforts of its valued travel advisor partners. (more…)
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Resorts World Cruises makes its debut in the Middle East with the Resorts World One
Cruise vacationers departing from Dubai on Fridays can enjoy the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise, calling at the world-renown island, which has more than 17,000 animals, including Arabian oryx, ostrich, gazelle, deer, giraffes. (more…)
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Resorts World Cruises to Homeport in the Arabian Gulf, Offering Cruises between Dubai and Doha; and to Sir Bani Yas, Khasab and Muscat
Resorts World Cruises is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the Resorts World One for a 6-month homeport deployment in Dubai, UAE. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Introduces Signature Voyages as its Expansion Redefines Coastal Norway Cruising
Hurtigruten has unveiled its latest addition: Signature, its premium category crafted to elevate the coastal Norway cruising experience. (more…)
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Dondra Ritzenthaler Takes the Helm as Chief Executive Officer of Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises celebrates the beginning of a new chapter as Dondra Ritzenthaler officially begins her role as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. (more…)
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AIDA congratulates the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES. Cruise Company is Platinum Sponsor for the 2024/2025 season
The Rostock-based cruise company AIDA Cruises congratulates the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES on staying in the league and is looking forward to the upcoming season in the 1st German Basketball Bundesliga. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port Supports Youth Empowerment Through JCI Antigua Sponsorship
Antigua Cruise Port is leading the charge in empowering the nation’s youth by sponsoring the 61st Annual Miss Jaycees Queen Show, an event that has made significant contributions to Antigua’s summer Carnival celebrations over many years. (more…)
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Silversea takes delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its Nova-class
Doubling down on its commitment to unlocking the very best experiences in ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel, Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation Rolls Out SpaceX’s Innovative Starlink Across Entire Global Fleet, Rivaling the Best Wi-Fi Experiences Available On Land
Carnival Corporation & plc today announced that 100% of its ships across the global fleet are equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency global internet connectivity. (more…)
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Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2026 Grand World Voyage, Unveils 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Itinerary
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port Celebrates 500,000 Passengers for the Year
Cruise tourism in Antigua is showing no signs of slowing down. With the help of Celebrity Beyond and Norwegian Sky, Antigua Cruise Port set a new record on Thursday, May 9, by welcoming over 500,000 passengers since the beginning of the year. (more…)
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Majorca plans to continue to cap cruise ship numbers in Palma
The Balearic Island’s port currently welcomes over two million cruise ship passengers a year. Majorca has proposed the continuation of a strict cap on the number of cruise ships that can dock each day in the capital Palma. (more…)
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‘Less ships, means less visits’ but tourism operators still bullish on Great Lakes cruises
There will be a lot fewer cruise ships out on the Great Lakes this summer. This after a couple of the companies that were offering tours with multiple stops in northern Ontario have gone out of business. (more…)
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MSC Cruises And Emirates Renew Partnership For Two More Seasons
Emirates and MSC Cruises have renewed their partnership for another two seasons, cementing Dubai’s position as a major cruise hub. (more…)
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Ocean Adventurer Begins Its Farewell Season for Quark
Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Adventurer will be departing the fleet after wrapping up its final season in the Arctic. (more…)
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Port of Dover welcomed inaugural calls from three cruise lines in one week
Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) Renaissance, Seabourn Venture and TUI Mein Schiff 4 all sailed into Dover over the past week for inaugural port of call visits. (more…)
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Global Ports Holding Begins Operations at Saint Lucia Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, celebrated the commencement of cruise management services at Port Castries by Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) with the Government of Saint Lucia. (more…)
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Silversea introduces Duval-Leroy as its champagne of choice
Silversea, the leading ultra-luxury cruise travel brand, has refined an icon of luxury across its fleet, introducing Duval-Leroy as its champagne of choice. (more…)
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Genoa Blue Agreement: Working Together towards a Carbon-Neutral Port – MedCruise
The Genoa Blue Agreement, the voluntary agreement designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from passenger and freight ships calling at the Port of Genoa, has been renewed. (more…)
Princess Cruises Adds Historic America Cruisetour Ahead of 250th Anniversary of America
Princess guests discovering the scenic east coast on a 2025 Canada & New England cruise sailing out of New York City can now immerse themselves in historic America as they tour the nation’s capital, interact with early settlers at a living history museum, visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and stand on the same soil as Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (more…)
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VIVA Cruises launches its first ever booking incentive with Cruise Plus to win a 4-night Rhine fam trip
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its first ever booking incentive with Gold Medal’s sister brand, Cruise Plus. (more…)
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Hamburg Port Anniversary Highlight: AIDA, DJ Alle Farben and Kayef transformed the River Elbe into a festival stage
With around 1.5 million visitors, the 835th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY comes to an end today (May 12, 2024). (more…)
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