Celestyal Journey ship collides with Kusadasi Port’s pier during docking attempt
Celestyal Cruises’ ship Celestyal Journey collided with the pier at Port Kusadasi Turkey during an unsuccessful docking maneuver. (more…)
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“Scotland Slowly” new departure date revealed – Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada is thrilled to announce an additional departure for its highly popular “Scotland Slowly” expedition in 2025. (more…)
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Tromsø, a sustainable destination, prepares for OPS – Cruise Europe
Tromsø, Norway, also known as the Arctic capital, may be keen to increase its number of turnaround calls (28 this year compared to 18 last out of a total of 200), but not at the expense of overcrowding the city. (more…)
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‘Blue Ports and Destinations’ Awards: 3 MedCruise Ports among the Winners – MedCruise
During the ceremony organised by the BlueMissionMed project, in collaboration with MedCruise and with the support of the European Commission, four Exemplary Ports for Innovative Sustainable Solutions were awarded for their sustainable and environmental efforts. (more…)
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Havila Voyages secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet
Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) has completed a refinancing that secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet for the company. (more…)
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On Site at Cruise 360: Generation Shift, Fleet Growth and More
Citing a “clear generational shift,” Kelly Craighead, president and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), told a sold-out Cruise 360 conference trade audience that more new cruisers and younger travelers are setting sail. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy Honored with CLIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Global travel industry champion and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy’s significant contributions to cruise travel are being recognized with the Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. (more…)
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Queen Anne officially joined Cunard – Handover ceremony at Fincantieri
Cunard Officially Welcomes New Ship Queen Anne with Ceremony at Fincantieri Shipyard. (more…)
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Delivery of Star Princess Postponed – Princess Cruises and Fincantieri
Princess Cruises and ship builder Fincantieri today announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess. (more…)
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Seabourn Announces Wunambal Gaambera, Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, As Godparents Of Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn is thrilled to announce the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit, the line’s newest ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ship. (more…)
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Seattle’s cruise season projects fewer sailings, but still up from pre-2020
Seattle’s 2024 cruise season launched this past weekend, with Port of Seattle officials anticipating slightly fewer sailings than last year. (more…)
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Le Havre’s large-scale development project is due to be delivered in 2026 – Cruise Europe
In 2022 a joint venture between Haropa Port and the conurbation of Le Havre Seine Metropole a new company has been established – GIP Le Havre Croisieres – to manage the cruise terminals and also the building of new facilities at the Port of Le Havre. (more…)
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Carnival Glory Sets Sail For New Home of Port Canaveral. Ship Returns to Service with Enhancements
Carnival Glory returned to service today in Barcelona following a 21-day dry dock. The ship is setting sail on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to the ship’s new homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. (more…)
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Guests can reap the benefits of free parking on a sailing from Dover with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Together with the Port of Dover, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering free car parking to those who book a 2024 cruise departing from Dover from June through to August. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Introduces New Summer 2024 ‘Stay & Cruise’ Programme
MSC Cruises today announced its new summer 2024 ‘Stay & Cruise’ programme, offering guests the chance to further elevate their seven-night cruise into an extraordinary nine or ten-night holiday. (more…)
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The Port of Palamós, Costa Brava, Spain, have started the 2024 cruise season – MedCruise
The Ports of Palamós and Roses expect 61 cruise calls with around 53,000 passengers in the 2024 season. (more…)
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Holland America Group Resigns USTOA Active Membership
Following an assessment of its current business model, Holland America Group is no longer a USTOA Active Member effective April 4, 2024. (more…)
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Riviera River Cruises Partners with Tourcrafters, Auto Europe for Flight, Hotel Arrangements
Riviera River Cruises has partnered with Tourcrafters, which is wholly owned by Auto Europe, to assist travel advisors in making flight and hotel arrangements for clients traveling from North America. (more…)
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APRAM and AIDA Cruises climb the mountains to reinforce their commitment to sustainability – MedCruise
It was a symbolic first act, full of meaning. The Madeira Port Authority (APRAM) took another step this Monday in strengthening its environmental sustainability policy, through a tree planting action in the Funchal Ecological Park. (more…)
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Dominican Republic Cruise Tourism Keeps Growing
It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic is the most popular destination in the Caribbean, as measured by air visitors. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Reveals Bespoke Unopiù Outdoor Furniture Designed By Matteo Nunziati For Explora II At Milan Design Week 2024
Luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand Explora Journeys, in partnership with leading digital design platform Archiproducts, is delighted to present the interior design installation ‘AQUA’, curated by Studiopepe, at Milan Design Week 2024. (more…)
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The cruise season begins at Ports of Stockholm
Stockholm is a popular cruise destination, and the season, with a total of 121 cruise ship calls, is now getting underway. (more…)
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TUI Cruises Announces the Christening, Godmother for MS7
TUI Cruises announced the naming ceremony of its newest addition to the fleet, the Mein Schiff 7, with Environmental Officer Fenia Kalachani as the godmother. (more…)
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Just Back from APT’s Mekong Serenity: What We Love About this New Luxury River Cruise Ship
The launch of brand-new river cruise ship Mekong Serenity is an exciting time for the Australian luxury tour and river cruising operator APT. (more…)
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Holland America Line Set to Debut New ‘Glacier Day’ and Enhanced Alaska-Focused Experiences on Every Alaska Cruise in 2024
Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its “We Love Alaska” on board experience. (more…)
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Amsterdam to slash river cruise stays in over-tourism drive
Amsterdam is planning to slash the number of river boat cruises coming to the city as one of “a hundred” measures the city is taking to reduce over-tourism. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils All-New Culinary Experiences to Debut Aboard Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua’s Exciting Dining & Bar Options | Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line announced new culinary and beverage experiences debuting aboard the Norwegian Aqua, setting sail in April 2025. (more…)
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Colombia Celebrates Cruise Results with a New Country Brand Slogan
Colombia is celebrating a strong year for its tourism industry, coming off 5.8 million international visitors arriving in the country in 2024. (more…)
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Australian cruise passenger numbers recover – CLIA Australasia
The number of Australians taking holidays at sea has overtaken pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released today by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
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Hurtigruten Unveils Innovative Initiative on its Path Towards Zero Edible Food Waste
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Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society Announce 16th Annual Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship Cohort
Today, Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society proudly announce the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, which consists of 35 educators aligned with both companies’ commitment to shaping the next generation of planetary stewards. (more…)
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Summer Sale: 50% Off 5-Star Luxury European River Cruises with Uniworld
Starting tomorrow, April 16th, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will launch a summer flash sale with some of its biggest savings of the year. (more…)
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Cruise Ship Cancels Santorini Visit Due to Overcrowding
A massive cruise ship that can carry thousands of guests announced over the weekend it is canceling its planned visit to Santorini due to overcrowding. (more…)
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Guests will Receive up to 30% Off Cruise Fares on Veranda Suites for Select 2024 Sailings to Alaska and Europe – Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides luxury travelers with exclusive savings with its newly launched Sail Into Savings offer. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Maritime Executive Changes Effective Feb. 1, 2025
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025. (more…)
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Discover astronomical phenomena on specially-timed sailings to the Azores with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2024
The Milky Way, Perseid Meteor Shower and shooting stars; these are just some of the natural phenomena Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests will have the chance to see in the night skies during specially-timed sailings to the Azores in 2024. (more…)
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MEYER Group: ALFRED Maritime presents first AI-based Energy Management System for cruise ships
MEYER Group’s digital start-up ALFRED Maritime presents the first AI-based energy management system for cruise ships at Seatrade Cruise Global, the leading trade show for the cruise industry. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Introduces GoCCL.com Enhanced Booking Experience for Travel Advisors
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a series of new features to its award-winning online booking tool for travel advisors, GoCCL Navigator. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Launches Peru Riverboat: A New Era in Amazonian River Exploration
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group announces the launch of its new Peruvian riverboat. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Rolls Out Fleetwide Dining Revolution
Princess Cruises announced it is making a significant enhancement to the main dining options found across its fleet. (more…)
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