Boat Bike Tours Offers World’s 1st Bike Tour of Egypt and Nile River
Boat Bike Tours will set out on a bold new adventure in 2026 with a first-of-its-kind tour of Egypt and the Nile River. (more…)
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Swap Family Tiffs for Ocean Views this Christmas with Cruise Nation
From joyful carollers singing Silent Night to not-so-silent family rows, Christmas is a time of love, laughter, and last-minute shopping. (more…)
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Shocking moment Nile cruise ship catches fire with hundreds of tourists on board
A tourist cruise ship burst into flames on the River Nile, forcing the evacuation of over 200 holidaymakers. (more…)
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Rooted In Community, Focused On The Future: Mahahual’s Community Center Gets A Fresh Start
Following the acquisition of the Costa Maya Cruise Port in July 2025, Royal Caribbean was honored to become the new steward of the currently named Wayak Community Center. (more…)
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The World’s Largest Five-Masted Ship, Royal Clipper, Explores Croatia, Montenegro and Italy During the Summer of 2026
Star Clippers’ flagship, the five-masted Royal Clipper, will do in-depth explorations in one of the most diverse regions in the world – the Adriatic Sea. (more…)
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Dream Cruises Hosts HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2025 at Sea for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, Dream Cruises proudly served as the official venue sponsor for the HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards (HTGA) 2025, specifically for the highly anticipated Gastronomy Cook-Off Showdown category. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces New Exclusive Destination
Strengthening its vacation ecosystem, Royal Caribbean Group has announced the expansion of its “Ultimate” private destinations, with the debut of Royal Beach Club on the picturesque island of Santorini in 2026. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Sets The Tone For Summer 2027 With European Getaways And A New Beach Club
The summer of a lifetime is heating up as Royal Caribbean has revealed its bold new lineup of European holidays for the 2027 season. (more…)
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Major Refurbishment Of MSC Magnifica Begins In Malta Shipyard
Work has begun on the upgrade of MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an extensive enhancement program that underscores the cruise line’s ongoing investment in enhancing the guest experience across its fleet. (more…)
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AROYA Cruises unveils football-themed Red Sea voyage for Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah
AROYA Cruises has joined forces with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Spain-based Major Sports Cruises to launch a new collaboration integrating luxury cruising, football heritage, and Saudi hospitality centred on the Spanish Super Cup. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Appoints Hayley Moore as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the UK & Emerging Markets
Hurtigruten has announced the appointment of Hayley Moore as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, UK & Emerging Markets. (more…)
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New member: Grundarfjordur – Cruise Europe
Grundarfjordur is a transit port on the rise. In 2019 it received 52 calls and 17,681 passengers, increasing to 75 and 69,500 respectively this year. (more…)
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HX Expeditions and the University of Tasmania Expand World-First Education Program Beyond Antarctica, Beginning with the Arctic
HX Expeditions today announced the global expansion of its pioneering education partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). (more…)
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Port of Cork Cruise Season Closes with Ambition. Over 170,000 passengers on 90 cruise ships were welcome to Cork, with an additional 13 cruise calls to Bantry Bay in 2025
The Port of Cork Company welcomes the final vessel of the 2025 cruise season this Saturday, 1st November, 2025. (more…)
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MedCruise Launches the Blue Community with First Online Webinar
MedCruise today launched the Blue Community, a pioneering digital learning and collaboration platform developed in partnership with SEIDOR, during its first official online webinar held on 29th October. (more…)
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Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship
Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week. (more…)
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Australia’s cruise industry presses for federal changes as figures show $1 billion loss
Figures from the Australian cruise industry bodies Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA), reveal that Australia lost $1.11 billion in total economic impact from cruising in 2024/25 season when compared to the 2023/24 season. (more…)
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Cruise tragedy sparks calls for tighter maritime safety rules on Great Barrier Reef
The death of a cruise passenger allegedly left behind on Lizard Island has sparked questions around marine safety regulations. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces 10 New U.S. Built Ships Through 2028 Beginning with American Pioneer Launching This Week
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. (more…)
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Century Cruises Names Alexis McKinnon Puma as Global Sales & MICE Strategist
Century Cruises, a China-based luxury river cruise operator, has announced the appointment of Alexis McKinnon Puma to its leadership team. (more…)
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Diplomats from 27 nations explore cruise industry potential in Guangzhou’s Nansha
On October 24, the “Seamless Stay in Guangzhou, Riding the Wave to Tomorrow” promotion event, focusing on Guangzhou’s cruise and yacht industry along with its transit visa exemption and tax refund policies, concluded in Nansha District. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises appoints industry icon Bill Smith as Brand Ambassador for North America
Sea Cloud Cruises has appointed William “Bill” Smith as Brand Ambassador for North America. (more…)
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Eidfjord waterfront development is partly completed
A project to make the Eidfjord (Norway) waterfront more attractive and accessible is underway. (more…)
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CLIA confirms return of ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes for frontline travel agents. (more…)
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The First Edition of “All Aboard!” Launches — An Educational Programme for Students in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in collaboration with MSC Cruises, have launched the first edition of All Aboard!, an educational project designed to introduce Year 5 pupils in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the many different professions on board a cruise ship through dynamic and interactive sessions. (more…)
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New Shipping Service Lets Cruise Travelers Skip the Luggage Hassle
Ship&Play, a luxury luggage shipping company and the team behind ShipSticks—a golf club and sports equipment shipping brand—has announced its first-ever cruise partnerships with Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, delivering a seamless, door-to-stateroom travel experience for guests. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Becomes the First Expedition Company to Tackle Microplastic Pollution through Partnership with Cleaner Seas Group
In an industry-first, Aurora Expeditions has partnered with UK environmental technology start-up Cleaner Seas Group to combat microplastic pollution. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Unveils Winter 2027-2028 Cruises
Running from October 16, 2027, to April 28, 2028, the lineup features 87 cruises with more late-night and overnight stays than ever before—over 150 late departures and 60 overnight visits. (more…)
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Kristansand plans to extend berth to improve its OPS offering
Earlier this year Kristiansand was chosen as the location to test and commission the on shore power system (OPS) installed on board NYK Cruises’ Asuka III. (more…)
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250 Day Countdown Begins Until Queen Mary 2 Headlines America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will take center stage in New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, as part of Sail4th 250, the official event marking 250 years since American Independence. (more…)
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HEAT, Carnival Donate $1M To Direct Relief in Support of Hurricane Recovery Efforts
The Miami HEAT, in partnership with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc, has made a $1,000,000 donation to Direct Relief to assist with expected recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces Largest Fleet Expansion to Date for 2027. River Cruise Line Unveils New Ships and Several New Journeys Across Europe and Asia
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its most extensive collection of new offerings yet, unveiling four ships and six itineraries launching in 2027. (more…)
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Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call To Singapore And Sets Sail on Five-Day Malaysian Cruise
Princess Cruises’ newest Royal-Class ship, Discovery Princess has made her maiden call to Singapore arriving at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on 28 October, 2025. (more…)
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OPS will be operational in Narvik in late 2026
The Port of Narvik has announced the upcoming launch of its on shore power (OPS) facility, set to be operational in the third quarter of 2026. (more…)
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Covid 2020: Where cruise ships went to die
When Covid-19 took hold, cruise ship operators struggled to stay afloat. One option was to scrap older vessels – giving one photographer a unique perspective. (more…)
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Strong cruise season in Stockholm with new OPS in port
The traditional cruise season in Stockholm is coming to an end. The year has seen a clear upturn, with more calls and a new shipping company, compared to last year. (more…)
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Cleveland cruise season comes to an end
More than 53 ships brought around 8,700 people to the Land this year, making it the biggest year for the Port of Cleveland ever. (more…)
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Celebrity Xcel to arrive in Puerto Plata at year’s end
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its latest cruise ship, Celebrity Xcel, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. (more…)
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Cruise Month explores the high-life of Luxury Cruising
Surging demand for luxury travel is driving an evolution in high-end cruising, setting the scene for the next phase of October’s Cruise Month initiative. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Launch PressReader Across Fleets
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced the launch of PressReader, a newly introduced service across both fleets that delivers thousands of global newspapers, magazines and eBooks directly to guests’ personal devices. (more…)
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