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New Zealand to reduce border processing levy for cruise passengers from July 2027
Cruise ship passengers arriving in New Zealand will face a lower border processing levy from July 1st, 2027, following changes announced by Customs...
October 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises schedules new itineraries across Asia-Pacific, South America & Atlantic (October...
Crystal has announced new itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity, and Crystal Grace from October 2028 to May 2029. The programme...
October 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises announces its largest Summer programme for 2028, adding 2 new ships and the Seine
TUI River Cruises has announced its largest summer schedule to date for 2028, introducing two newbuild boats, TUI Zora and TUI Velara, and expanding...
October 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Harland & Wolff (Belfast) begins refurbishment of Margaritaville’s newest cruise ship MAS...
Harland & Wolff, part of Navantia UK, has begun an extensive refurbishment of the former Costa Fortuna at its Belfast shipyard, transforming the...
October 19, 2026 - Accidents
AIDAnova crew assists in rescue of 4 fishermen from burning vessel in Skagerrak
The crew of AIDA Cruises’ ship AIDAnova helped rescue four fishermen after their vessel caught fire in the Skagerrak Strait on the...
October 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Azamara Cruises opens bookings for 2 shorter World Cruises in 2029
Azamara Cruises has opened bookings for two shorter itineraries within its 2029 World Cruise Collection, adding 179-night and 139-night options to...
October 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau records 4th consecutive year of cruise passenger growth despite daily limits
Juneau, Alaska, recorded its highest cruise passenger total for the 4th consecutive year in 2026, despite introducing voluntary daily limits on...
October 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Seatrium (Singapore) renews multi-year cruise ship refurbishment agreement with Carnival Corporation
Seatrium Ltd (former Sembcorp Marine, Singapore) has renewed its multi-year agreement with Carnival Corporation, extending a strategic partnership...
October 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America to introduce Bar 1873 aboard Oosterdam
HAL-Holland America Line is introducing Bar 1873, a new signature venue combining contemporary design, cocktails and live entertainment with HAL's...
October 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking names 7 new river ships in ceremony connecting Europe and Egypt
Viking has named 7 new river ships during a simultaneous ceremony centred in Amsterdam and virtually connected to locations across Europe and Egypt...
October 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic Venture to make final cruise call in Victoria for 2026 season
Victoria’s 2026 cruise season is scheduled to conclude on October 18th, when Lindblad’s National Geographic Venture is expected to make...
October 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America announces festive onboard programme for the 2026 holiday season
HAL-Holland America Line has outlined its onboard programme for the 2026 holiday season, with themed dining, seasonal entertainment and festive...
October 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Miracle opens Panama Canal’s 2026–2027 cruise season
The Carnival Miracle opened the Panama Canal’s 2026–2027 cruise season on October 7th, marking the beginning of a period during which 220...
October 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces year-round European deployment for Winter 2028–2029
RCI-Royal Caribbean will maintain a ship in Europe throughout the winter for the first time, with Rhapsody of the Seas leading a year-round programme...
October 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces FunPacks to bundle onboard experiences
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduced FunPacks on October 14th, 2026, expanding its range of pre-cruise packages designed to suit different passenger...
October 16, 2026