World Explorer Makes First Visit to Montréal on September 8
Cruise ship, World Explorer, made its debut visit to the Port of Montréal on Sunday September 8, 2024, setting sail from the port the next day.
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Greece to Impose €20 Port Tax on Cruise Passengers in Summer
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveils plans to implement a new €20 port tax for each cruise passenger disembarking on popular islands.
French Atlantic Ports Anticipate 875,000+ Cruise Guests in 2024
The French Atlantic Ports are projected to welcome more than 875,000 cruise passengers in 2024, as announced in a recent statement.
AIDAprima Runs on 100% Renewable Bio Marine Fuel in Rotterdam
On September 5, 2024, AIDA Cruises marked a milestone by refueling the AIDAprima with 100 percent renewable Bio Marine Fuel for the first time.
Variety Cruises Unveils New Discounts for 2024 Tahiti Voyages
Variety Cruises has announced a special promotion for its 2024 Tahiti cruises, offering significant savings to travelers.
Disney Wonder Celebrates 25 Years with Milestone Voyages
Disney Wonder has marked its 25th anniversary in service. Launched as Disney’s second ship, the 1,750-passenger vessel began operations in 1999.
Campari Hosts Exclusive Events Aboard Oasis of the Seas
Campari Group Global Travel Retail Americas launched two special events aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas at the end of June.
Holland America Line Revamps Pinnacle Grill Menu
Holland America Line is revamping the menu at its Pinnacle Grill to feature regional dishes and flavors alongside its classic Prime steaks.
Costa Cruises to Focus Heavily on Europe in 2024
Costa Cruises will allocate the majority of its capacity to the Med and North Europe, with over 55% of its operations concentrated in these regions
Carnival to Deploy Miracle & Spirit in Alaska for Summer '26
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be sending the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit to Alaska during the summer of 2026.
Carnival Announces 2026-27 Sailings from Tampa & Mobile
Carnival has opened reservations for its 2026-27 sailings, offering cruises to destinations such as The Bahamas, the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Mitsui Ocean Cruises Unveils Shore Excursion Program
Mitsui Ocean Cruises revealed its lineup of shore excursions for its debut season, as the company counts down to the launch of its first vessel.
American Cruise Lines Launches Columbia & Snake Rivers Vessel
American Cruise Lines announced plans to expand its fleet with the addition of new riverboat, American Encore, which is expected to sail in 2026.
AIDA Cruises Unveil Hamburg Advanced Fleet Operations Center
September 2, AIDA Cruises celebrated the opening of its upgraded Fleet Operations Center in Hamburg, signaling advancement in maritime technology
Queen Mary 2 in Liverpool for 400th Transatlantic Crossing
Cunard has announced an additional visit for the Queen Mary 2 during its return to Liverpool in celebration of its 400th Transatlantic Crossing.
Norwegian Jade Kicks Off Fall Cruise Season in Boston, USA
The Norwegian Jade has recently docked in Boston, marking the start of its fall cruise season in the U.S. Northeast and Canada.
The World Announces Epic 2025 Voyage Across Six Continents
The World, a luxury residential ship, has revealed its 2025 voyage, which will traverse five oceans and six continents, according to the company.
Margaritaville at Sea Introduces First-Ever Nassau Itinerary
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its debut voyage to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Paradise, offering a new four-night itinerary.
Viking Unveils Six New Exclusive Asian Itineraries for 2025
Viking has announced the launch of six new itineraries in Asia for 2025, featuring exclusive access to destinations in Japan and China.
Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms
Crystal has opened bookings for 2026 and will take travelers to a variety of destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, Africa, and the USA.