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Port Antwerpen-Bruges to introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships at Zeebrugge (Belgium)
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced the development of shore power facilities for cruise ships docking at Zweedse Kai in Port Zeebrugge...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Accidents
Costa Fascinosa assists stranded yacht during Transatlantic cruise
During the Transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean, the Costa Fascinosa ship provided critical assistance to a stranded sailing yacht...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Atlantic Canada cruise season breaks records with 1+ million passengers in 2024
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) reported a record-breaking 2024 cruise season, with 1+ million passengers welcomed through 675 vessel...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disneyland operator announces ¥330 billion/US$2B cruise venture
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, has announced plans to enter the cruise industry as part of a strategy to sustain...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship homeported in Dubai, launching Desert Days itinerary program
Greek-owned cruise line Celestyal marked its inaugural voyage to Dubai with the arrival of its newest vessel, Celestyal Journey. The ship entered...
December 16, 2024 - Accidents
56-yo passenger medevaced from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Grandeur OTS
On Saturday, December 14th, a United States Coast Guard crew from Air Station Miami successfully carried out a medical evacuation of a 56-year-old...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea announces 230 new cruises for 2026-2027 across all 7 continents
Silversea Cruises has unveiled 230 voyages for the 2026-2027 season, expanding its offerings to 400+ destinations in 85+ countries. This collection...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on Transcend Cruises’ first new river ship
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based shipowner, has commenced construction of its first branded riverboat, marking a significant...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Accidents
Nearly 80 sickened by Norovirus on HAL-Holland America's ship ms Zuiderdam
A recent voyage aboard HAL-Holland America Line's ms Zuiderdam experienced a norovirus outbreak, with ~79 people reporting symptoms, according...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Lirica ship hosts X Factor Italia auditions
MSC Cruises has announced an innovative partnership with X Factor Italia, the Sky Original talent show produced by Fremantle, offering passengers an...
December 14, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises UK issues update on Ventura ship's Norovirus outbreak
P&O Cruises has provided an update regarding a recent illness outbreak on MS Ventura. Passengers were previously advised to avoid large...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's first domestic cruise ship Aroya arrived at homeport Jeddah
Cruise Saudi, a leading player in the maritime tourism sector, has launched its first cruise vessel, Aroya, at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian government allocates €8.5 Million for Flam Port's shore power
The Norwegian government has allocated state funding of NOK 100 million (EUR 8.5 million) to support the establishment of shore power infrastructure...
December 14, 2024