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4 Brazilian tourists on cruise ship Costa Favolosa arrested for drug smuggling (95 kg/EUR5M-worth...
French authorities have successfully foiled a significant drug smuggling attempt, where they intercepted 95 kilograms of cocaine and apprehended four...
May 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
GPH-Global Ports Holdings expects strong rise in cruise passenger volumes
The Istanbul-based GPH-Global Ports Holdings plc - the world's largest cruise port operator - expects a strong rise in cruise passenger volumes for...
May 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Ushuaia (Argentina) plans a new US$36M cruise terminal
The General Administration of Ports (AGP) proposed a new cruise terminal project to the governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, to enhance the...
May 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
The newly-expanded harbour of Port Aberdeen (Scotland) welcomes first cruise ship call
The newly-expanded harbour of Port Aberdeen Scotland welcomed its first cruise ship call. The GBP 400 million South Harbour, which is both...
May 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas' Nassau Cruise Port to reopen following US$300 million renovation
A port redevelopment project worth US$300m (€271m, £240m) in the Bahamas is nearing completion. The world’s fifth-largest passenger...
May 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) to build another cruise ship terminal
Port Canaveral officials are suggesting the construction of a new cruise terminal on the south side of the port, with a projected cost of $175...
April 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group releases 15th annual Seastainability Report
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group released its 15th annual Seastainability Report, providing an in-depth update on the corporate responsibility strategy and...
April 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages announces partnership with World Poker Tour
Virgin Voyages has announced a partnership with the World Poker Tour (WPT) to offer a first-of-its-kind poker experience aboard its Scarlet Lady ship...
April 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Saint John (NB Canada) marks 35 years of cruise business
The upcoming season marks the 35th anniversary of Port Saint John's cruise shipping business. The 6-month season, running between May 7th and...
April 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils 5 new Grand Voyages for 2025-2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled 5 new Grand Voyages for the line's 2025-2026 collection. The sailings onboard 4 ships of The World’s...
April 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's summer 2025 itineraries include Britannia ship’s 10 year anniversary "British Isles Cruise"
P&O Cruises UK has unveiled its new series of summer 2025 holidays, featuring fresh itineraries and ports of call. The vacations include...
April 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Seattle WA expects ~$900M economic impact from cruise season 2023
The first scheduled cruise of 2023 embarked this weekend on April 15th when the NCL Norwegian Bliss ship with her 4,000 passengers sailing in...
April 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Sapphire Princess is the first cruise ship of the season to arrive in Vancouver BC
The first cruise ship of the season, Princess Cruises' Sapphire Princess, arrives in Vancouver BC Canada today, April 12th, officially starting what...
April 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Ambience is the first cruise ship to dock at Port Cork (Ireland) in 2023
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the first cruise ship of 2023, marking the beginning of an exciting and busy season for the port, local...
April 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries cutting 60 jobs in the UK
Major ferry operator P&O Ferries is contemplating reducing its UK workforce by 60 jobs, primarily in managerial and supervisory positions. The...
April 6, 2023