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41 ferry passengers injured in docking mishap at Hong Kong’s Pier 9
Approximately 40 passengers sustained minor injuries when a ferryboat contacted a pier in Hong Kong China's Central Financial District during docking...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils revised 2026 Grand World Voyage itinerary aboard ms Volendam
HAL-Holland America Line has announced updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage on ms Volendam ship. The revised route now visits destinations in East...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle WA completes shore power project 7 years ahead of schedule
As Seattle’s 2024 cruise season concludes, the Port of Seattle (Washington, USA) and city officials celebrated the completion of a landmark...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises unveils 2026 French Polynesia voyages
Following its recognition as the "Best Small Cruise" in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's fully...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 Nova - world's first electric hydrofoil ferry enters service in Stockholm
Sweden’s Candela has introduced the first electric hydrofoil ferry into public service, with the Candela P-12 Nova now operating in Stockholm...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2025-2026 seasonal itineraries from Singapore (ship Diamond Princess)
From December 2025 to February 2026, Diamond Princess ship will be homeported in Singapore for a series of 10- to 21-day roundtrips to Southeast...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands wellness and entertainment on Prima Plus Class ships
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the innovative onboard experiences and expanded venues to be available on Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic reveals exclusive 2025-2026 itineraries with 34 uncharted destinations
Swan Hellenic has unveiled its final itineraries for 2025-2026, offering an impressive array of 34 rarely accessed destinations as part of its...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€390M boost set for Adriatic cruise and ferry infrastructure by 2026
Investment in Adriatic maritime tourism infrastructure is projected to exceed EUR 390 million (US$399 million) between 2024 and 2026, as per the...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL ship Norwegian Star drydocked at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) for maintenance
The 294-meter Norwegian Star, operated by NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, arrived at Damen Shiprepair in Brest (France) on October 21st, 2024, for a...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady scheduled for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel - Brilliant Lady, will conclude her inaugural North American season with a selection of 17 new itineraries...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tauck’s new French river ships set to cruise the Rhone and Seine in 2026
Tauck Travel USA/fleet will expand its river cruise operations in spring 2026 with two new boats designed specifically for navigation on the French...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways starts Magdalena River cruises in Colombia with ships AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia
AmaWaterways will soon introduce cruising to Colombia’s Magdalena River with the launch of AmaMagdalena - the first of two purpose-built new...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI ship Mein Schiff Relax completes first round of sea trials
Mein Schiff Relax, an advanced cruise ship under construction at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard for Germany’s TUI Cruises, completed her...
October 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV heads to Leith (Scotland) due to Baltic Sea ice concerns
The first of two new ferries for Spirit of Tasmania, completed at RMC/Rauma Marine Constructions in Rauma Finland, will soon set sail - not for...
October 29, 2024