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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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Britain´s biggest ever cruise ship will be visiting Mallorca next month. At about 184,700 gross tonnage, Arvia is the largest ship to be commissioned for the British cruise market. (more…)
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More than 300 passengers will leave the ship after a small number of people were injured during a “weather-related” incident off the coast of Mallorca on Sunday. (more…)
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A cruise ship broke free from moorings and collided with a freight vessel during a storm in Mallorca, Spain. (more…)
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On Saturday, there were five cruise ships in Palma, the total tonnage of which was 610,231. This was higher than the previous record this summer – 603,989 on July 22. (more…)
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The Yes to Cruise Ships platform is demanding that the Balearic government and Palma town hall “once and for all” give up looking to limit cruise tourism. (majorcadailybulletin.com)
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The “Sea Cloud Spirit” was officially named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca. Sea Cloud Cruises has now put its new three-masted full-rigged ship into service. (more…)
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The “Cruise 2030 Working Group” commits to finding the best possible balance for ports, destinations, and cruise companies, to guarantee the future of the cruise industry in Europe. The next meeting will be held in Cannes in June 2020. (more…)
Franziska Knuppe names AIDAmira (Credit: Schiffe und Kreuzfahrten)
On November 30, 2019, AIDA Cruises welcomed AIDAmira, the fourth Selection Class vessel, to its fleet. Model and TV host Franziska Knuppe, with Captain Manuel Pannzek by her side, christened AIDAmira successfully on Saturday evening at 11 p.m. in Palma de Mallorca. (more…)
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A galaxy of famous stars will be attending AIDAmira’s naming in Palma de Mallorca on November 30, 2019. Model and TV host Franziska Kuppe will be formally naming the 14th member of the fleet. Thrilling entertainment will be provided by the hugely popular German singer, Johannes Oerding. (more…)
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The two main Spanish ports — Barcelona and Palma — have reached full capacity in terms of cruise passengers and are looking to attract smaller ships and higher-spending visitors. Palma welcomed 2.2 million cruise passengers this year — in a city of 414,000 — and in an effort to alleviate overtourism the city wants to attract smaller cruise ships over a longer season. (cruisecritic.co.uk)
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On November 30, 2019, the AIDA family is receiving a new member: Model and TV host Franziska Knuppe will christen the 14th fleet member with the name AIDAmira in Palma de Mallorca. (more…)
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The cruise ship AIDAmira will be officially inducted into the AIDA fleet on November 30, 2019. Before the new Selection ship sets out for South Africa, AIDAmira guests can familiarize themselves with the ship on an exclusive 4-day cruise in the Mediterranean. (more…)
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More than 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for a limit of one cruise ship a day docking in Palma de Mallorca. About 500 giant cruise ships dock in the city on the south coast of the popular holiday destination of Mallorca each year, disgorging 2 million passengers. (theguardian.com)
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Last night, recording artist Craig David dazzled employees suppliers and media at an exclusive ceremony to celebrate the launch of Marella Cruises’ newest ship, Marella Explorer, in Palma, Majorca. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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CAMPAIGNERS in Mallorca are calling for a halt on the number of cruise liners pulling into the capital’s port by limiting them to just two a day – and charging passengers a tourist tax of €5 (£4.37) a night. The newly imposed sustainable tourism tax is already causing controversy after the Balearic Government increased it by 100 per cent from May 1 until October 31. (thesun.co.uk)
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Around 150 demonstrators held up banners with messages including ‘Stop Cruises Palma’ and ‘Horror of the Seas’ shortly after the Symphony of the Seas, which can carry up to 6,680 passengers and 2,200 crew, docked at Palma Port yesterday. (express.co.uk)
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Passengers will be met with a demonstration on the quay, organised by two environmental groups who are against more cruise arrivals. The claim that the large ships create pollution and more overcrowding of the “already saturated islands,” and that staff on board are being “exploited.” (thesun.co.uk)
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Cruise liners are threatening to SHUN Mallorca and Ibiza unless the Balearic Government changes its mind about charging passengers two euros a day under the new tourist tax rules. The association of cruise companies in Europe, the Cruise Lines International Association says the new fee is undemocratic and could force companies to leave the islands out of its routes. (express.co.uk)
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Representatives of port and tourism authorities, and professors from the University of the Balearic Islands inform themselves on board about environmental measures at AIDA Cruises. (more…)
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Model and TV host Lena Gercke will be christening AIDAperla on June 30, 2017 in Palma de Mallorca. To mark this occasion, AIDA Cruises has put together an exclusive cruise offer. (more…)
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The big moment will arrive at around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017: Model and TV host Lena Gercke will be christening the twelfth member of the AIDA fleet in the name of AIDAperla in the harbor of Palma de Mallorca (Spain). (more…)
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Lena Gercke will christen AIDAperla, the twelfth member of the AIDA fleet, in Palma de Mallorca on June 30, 2017. In Germany the likable beauty is among the most famous and successful models and presenters. (more…)
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The secret has finally been unveiled: AIDAperla, the twelfth member of the AIDA fleet, will be christened on Friday, June 30, 2017, in Palma de Mallorca (Spain). (more…)
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The five ports of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Alcudia, Mahon, Ibiza and La Savina, are all expecting more (or the same) amount of ships to call in 2017 as this year. (more…)
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From April to October 2017, a series of extraordinary cruises with AIDAaura in the western Mediterranean will be departing from and returning to the port of Palma de Mallorca. (more…)
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Thomson Cruises christened its newest ship TUI Discovery last night (June 9) with the help of two of the line’s most popular crew — and popstar Jess Glynne. (cruisecritic.com)
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The Balearic ports of Palma and Ibiza are forging ahead with upgrading cruise infrastructure. In busiest port Palma a new €16m terminal for mega ships is under construction covering a total surface area of 9,564sq mtr and due for completion in December 2017. (more…)
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On September 12, 2015, AIDA Cruises is inviting prospective Diving Instructors or Assistant Instructors (m/f) to an exclusive AIDA Career Day on the cruise ship AIDAblu in Palma de Mallorca.
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With its four dates between September 30 and October 3, 2015, AIDA Cruises is offering the perfect opportunity for cruise fans and aspiring cruise fans to take a break by vacationing on a beach in Mallorca and checking in for one night on board AIDAblu.
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The 8th edition of Cruise Excellence Awards was celebrated under the auspices of MedCruise, on February 19th, in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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