Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Accidents
Princess Cruises eases policies for passengers impacted by LA wildfire damage
Princess Cruises has announced flexible options for guests affected by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles region. The cruise line is allowing...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico adjusts tax and tariff policies for 2025, including cruise passenger fees
Mexico has postponed the implementation of a tax on cruise ship passengers for 6 months while introducing tariff exemptions for select goods...
January 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Europe charts a sustainable future with strategic goals
The Cruise Europe Sustainability Committee is in the process of drafting a comprehensive goals and strategy document aimed at addressing the...
December 30, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean suspends cruise calls to Manzanillo amid USA Travel Advisory
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has ceased itineraries to Manzanillo (Mexico) following a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory issued by the USA's...
December 25, 2024 - Accidents
Overloaded ferry capsizes in Congo’s Burisa River: dozens dead, 100+ missing
A tragic ferry accident occurred late Friday night, December 20th, in the Burisa River (northeastern Congo), claiming 38 lives, with 100+ passengers...
December 22, 2024 - Accidents
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line cancels more voyages in 2025-2026/ships Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Joy
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced a further 35 cruise cancellations spanning 4 of its most popular ships - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Great Barrier Reef advocates push for tighter greywater and effluent rules
Environmental advocates and tourism operators associated with the Great Barrier Reef (QLD AU) are urging authorities to implement stricter...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry raises alarm over Mexico’s proposed $42 passenger fee
Mexico’s proposed immigration levy on cruise ship tourists has stirred concerns within the maritime and cruise industry following a recent vote...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Riga (Latvia) to host Baltic region’s first renewable fuels plant
Latvia's Port Riga will soon have the Baltic’s first large-scale production facility for renewable fuels, specifically hydrotreated vegetable...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrates excellence with "In Pursuit of Perfection" campaign
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its latest campaign, In Pursuit of Perfection, which honors the meticulous efforts behind the luxury...
November 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages rolls out new incentives and popular perks for travel advisors
The UK-based premium adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages is further enhancing its support for travel agents (known as First Mates) by introducing...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions launches first-ever loyalty program
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched “HX Explorers,” its first dedicated loyalty program designed to reward both experienced...
November 11, 2024