Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts muster drill procedures on select sailings
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented an alternative approach to its mandatory pre-departure safety exercise, modifying its muster drill procedure...
March 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean charts new course with 2025 visa-free Caribbean voyages
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2025 initiatives, introducing visa-free Caribbean cruises, sustainability-focused innovations...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 
Tortola BVI authorities investigate Norwegian Epic ship's smoke emissions
On February 26th, 2025, while NCL's Norwegian Epic was berthed at Road Town, Tortola (British Virgin Islands), local authorities observed a white...
March 15, 2025- Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation showcases environmental initiatives to Barbados officials
Carnival Corporation hosted a delegation of Barbados government officials and regulatory representatives aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia to...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Initiative launched to study and mitigate underwater noise in Canadian Arctic
A new initiative is set to commence this year, aiming to enhance the understanding and mitigation of underwater noise impacts in the Canadian Arctic...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises implements fleetwide microfibre filtration following successful trial
Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is set to implement microfibre filtration systems across its 5-ship fleet by September...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI introduces first adults-only cruise on ship Mein Schiff 6
TUI Cruises will operate its first adults-only voyage in 2025, offering a 23-day itinerary across the Indian Ocean aboard Mein Schiff 6. Designed...
March 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nice (France) reconsiders large cruise ship ban amid business concerns
Christian Estrosi (Mayor of Nice) has revised his initial plan to ban large cruise ships from the French Riviera city. Initially, in late January...
March 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki leads Mediterranean ports in adopting RightShip's emissions portal
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.), Greece, has become the first port in the European Union and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip's Maritime...
March 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival raise minimum age for solo cruisers
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have revised their policies regarding the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers departing from...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Trump administration seeks to end cruise companies’ offshore tax advantage
Howard William Lutnick (US Commerce Secretary since February 19th) indicated that President Trump intends to enforce stricter tax regulations on...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orkney considers £5 cruise ship levy to support local infrastructure
A proposed GBP 5 levy on cruise ship tourists arriving in Orkney Scotland could generate GBP 1+ million annually, according to discussions at a...
February 21, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity disrupts cruise shipping and raises safety concerns
A series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island (Greece) and the nearby islands over the past 2 weeks has led to operational challenges for the...
February 17, 2025