Cruise news (Progreso Mexico-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Fincantieri signs with Yucatan Mexico a new shipyard exclusive concession
On Tuesday, November 24, Fincantieri signed an LoI (letter of intent) with the Ministry of Economic Development and Labour of Yucatan State (Mexico...
November 25, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines introduces Yucatan’s Mayan Cruise Tour 2021
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines (subsidiary company and brand owned by AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company) announced a new itinerary for season 2021...
October 13, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Yucatan Mexico ensuring cruise ships will be able to return once sailings resume
As part of the strategy to boost tourism and support the ship cruising industry, Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico) is ensuring that passenger liners will be...
May 31, 2020 - Accidents
TUI UK's cruise ship Marella Explorer 2 with Coronavirus passengers and crew
On March 25, Marella Explorer 2 docked in Port Bridgetown (Barbados) and reported 4 crew with flu-like symptoms, who were later tested positive for...
April 12, 2020 - Accidents
Viking Sky Alters Course Due to Fuel Problem
(CruiseMapper emailed accident report by Guy Auxer) Gulf of Mexico, 7:12 AM, February 12, 2020, aboard the Viking Sky. The Captain apprised us...
February 12, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Yucatan’s Cruise Ship Arrivals Increase 20% in 2020
The close of October 2019 saw a gathering of cruise-industry officials and key public figures at the Port of Progreso, situated on the north coast of...
November 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Signs 3-Year Extension with Mobile
At a press conference aboard Carnival Fantasy, the City of Mobile and Carnival Cruise Line recently signed a 3-year extension that will keep the...
October 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries to Tropical Destinations
In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to return to New Orleans (NOLA) for a limited-time engagement with voyages to the Bahamas and...
September 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Armonia to Be Homeported in Tampa
MSC Cruises revealed it will continue to expand its presence in North America via the introduction of Tampa Florida as a new homeport for the company...
September 16, 2019 - Accidents
Carnival Dream Cancels Mexico Itinerary Due to Speed Related Issues
Carnival Cruise Line's ship, Carnival Dream, canceled her Mexico itinerary due to speed-related issues. A technical issue cropped up over the...
August 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Yucatan Promoted as Key Cruise Destination
Mexico is among the main cruise destination for international voyages, with a 9% annual increase in the number of passengers. The Caribbean region...
October 30, 2017 - Accidents
Carnival Liberty Sailing Cut Short Due to Bow Thruster Problems
In an effort to mend ongoing bow thruster problems, Carnival Liberty will cut its May 21 cruise short by one day. According to a statement from...
May 20, 2016