Europe

Carnival Legend Begins Repositioning Cruise to Mediterranean

After wrapping up a series of summer cruises in Northern Europe, the Carnival Legend is embarking on a repositioning journey to the Eastern Med.

A Carnival cruise ship

Explora II to Serve as Lux Hotel During 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

Explora Journeys announces its luxury ship, Explora II, will be docked at Monaco’s Port Hercule during the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco.

Monaco's harbor and Grand Prix race track

Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas rescued 77 refugees from a distressed sailboat in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Greece.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise

After unveiling its 2024 FAM trip program, Ambassador Cruise Line invited 12 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a firsthand experience.

A cruise ship sailing through the fjords

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, introducing six- and seven-night expeditions and, for the first time, pre-cruise hotels

A cruise ship in the Norwegian fjords

Island Princess Set to Embark on Summer Mediterranean Cruises

The Island Princess is gearing up for an exciting summer season in the Mediterranean, completing Princess Cruises’ five-ship fleet in Europe.

A harbor in the Mediterranean

TRIG Sells Part of Stake in Gode Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has decided to sell a portion of its stake in the 330 MW Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.

An offshore windfarm at sunset

Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal

German energy giant Uniper has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first company to supply BioLNG from the gate terminal in Rotterdam.

The Port of Rotterdam

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar

Oil products tanker Overseas Santorini faced significant protests from pro-Palestinian supporters during a port call at Gibraltar for bunkering.

The port of Gibraltar

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey

Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.

Istanbul, Turkey at sunrise with a view of the ocean

CMA CGM & Eurogate Potentially to Develop Hamburg Terminal

The port of Hamburg, traditionally dominated by local operators, is expected to see its third foreign liner investment.

Port of Hamburg at sunset

Seaways Sabine Rescues 31 from Life Raft in Mediterranean

The USS Bulkeley Warship 84 reaches out to crude oil tanker Seaways .Sabine for assistance in rescuing 20 people spotted in a life raft

The words 'life raft' and 'davit' painted on a vessel

Madeira to Host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference

Madeira is set to host the 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference on September 27, as announced in a recent press release.

Funchal, Madeira

Variety Cruises Announces First Uncharted Cruise from Athens

Variety Cruises has unveiled its first Uncharted Cruise, set to depart from Athens on August 23, and will be hosted by CEO Filippos Venetopoulos.

A view of the ocean from a Greek island

European Cruises for Caledonian Sky in 2025 Via Travelmarvel

The Caledonian Sky is set to embark on European voyages in 2025 after its withdrawal from the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji fleet.

A port in the Greek Islands

Details of New Cruise Line Unveiled by Alma Cruceros

Alma Cruceros unveiles details about its upcoming cruise operations and will operate SunStone’s Ocean Victory during the summer beginning 2025.

A view over Malaga city and Malaga Port

Dorset UK; Local Economy Boosted by Unscheduled Cruise Stops

Portland Port, England saw a boost to the local economy this summer by accommodating unscheduled cruise calls, according to a press release.

The Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK

Pact to Build Icebreakers Signed by Finland, Canada & USA

During this week's NATO summit, the US, Canada, and Finland have reached an agreement to collaborate on constructing more polar icebreakers.

An ice flow as seen from above

Strike Action at German Ports of Hamburg & Bremerhaven

Negotiations between terminals and unions have been ongoing for several weeks, leading to strikes by union members at Hamburg and Bremerhaven.

The port of Hamburg at sunset

Maltese PM Tours MSC World Europa at Shore Power Inauguration

Malta’s PM Robert Abela visited MSC World Europa in Valletta as the ship marked the inauguration of the port’s new shore power facility.

A harbor in Malta