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Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts 2nd Cruise Tourism and Sustainability Conference aboard...
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosted the 2nd Cruise Tourism and Sustainability Conference aboard the AIDAcosma, organized in collaboration with...
March 31, 2025
AIDAnova becomes first ship to use Rotterdam’s shore power
On March 31, 2025, the Netherlands inaugurated its first shore power facility for cruise ships, marking a significant step in port electrification...
March 31, 2025
Cruise ship drug smuggling attempt thwarted in Angra dos Reis (Brazil)
On March 20, the Brazilian Federal Police detained two foreign nationals on charges of international drug trafficking aboard a cruise vessel docked...
March 31, 2025
225+ affected in cruise ship Norovirus outbreaks aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and Seabourn Encore
More than 225 cases of gastrointestinal illness have been reported in norovirus outbreaks aboard Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 and Seabourn&rsquo...
March 31, 2025
Aurora Expeditions to launch first all-female Antarctic cruise in 2027
Australian expedition cruise line Aurora Expeditions has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The...
March 30, 2025
Princess Cruises adjusts Galveston operations, cancels 2026-2027 sailings
Galveston (Texas USA) has long served as an embarkation point/homeport for Caribbean cruise itineraries. For the past five decades, the port has...
March 30, 2025
Adora Flora City unveils hull artwork inspired by Maritime Silk Road
Hull artwork for China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was unveiled in Shanghai on March 25th. The design, themed...
March 30, 2025
CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P&O's ships Adventure and Encounter
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expanded its Australian operations by adding two former P&O Australia ships - Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter...
March 30, 2025
Cruise industry reinforces partnership with Mercy Ships for global medical outreach
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian efforts through a renewed partnership with Mercy Ships, a...
March 28, 2025Cunard announces partnership with Sail4th 250 for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Cunard has confirmed a partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization coordinating maritime commemorations in the Port of New York and New...
March 28, 2025
Sky Princess passenger medevaced mid-voyage due to heart complications
A British passenger aboard the Sky Princess, a vessel operated by Princess Cruises, was medically evacuated by the Spanish coast guard after...
March 28, 2025
Malta advances shore power infrastructure with landmark agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises
Malta has marked a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations by securing the Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement with...
March 28, 2025
Hurtigruten advances Sea Zero project with successful testing phase
Hurtigruten's initiative to develop the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship has progressed, as the Sea Zero project recently concluded a series...
March 28, 2025
Sun Princess alters course for medical emergency
The cruise ship Sun Princess has adjusted her itinerary to expedite arrival at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) due to a passenger requiring...
March 28, 2025
Avalon Waterways expands to Bordeaux with new river cruise itinerary
Avalon Waterways has officially launched homeporting operations from Bordeaux (France), introducing a new itinerary along the Garonne and Dordogne...
March 27, 2025