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All cruise ship arrivals scheduled for June 22, 2026, were cancelled after Santorini bus operators' strike over the new passenger distribution system. Bus Operators Strike Forces Santorini to Cancel All Cruise Calls
TUI Cruises officially welcomed Mein Schiff Flow, its second InTUItion-class ship, to its fleet with a christening ceremony held in Trieste on June 20. For the first time in TUI Cruises’ history, three women acted as co-godmothers of a new ship. Across the ship, guests could explore various events that were part of the christening ceremony, such as interactive art projects, audiovisual installations, acrobatics, music and other performances that were broadcast live. The video of the christen
The MSC Meraviglia will sail from Southampton for the 2027 season, MSC Cruises announced in a press release. According to the company, the 2017-built ship will arrive at the British port on May 18, 2027, kicking off a six-month deployment. “We want to give our customers new experiences, so it’s wonderful that the MSC Meraviglia...
AIDAprima is the first ship of the Hyperion-class, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki and operated by AIDA Cruises under the Italian flag. The ship experienced construction delays, with its delivery postponed from March 2015 to October 2015, which resulted in the ca
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Shin Nihonkai Ferry delays HAMANASU entry into service. Shippax
Shin Nihonkai Ferry has delayed the entry into service of its new vessel HAMANASU, according to Shippax. No additional details on the revised delivery schedule or the cause of the delay were provided, but the development is notable given the vessel's significance to the Japanese domestic ferry operator's fleet renewal programme. Industry observers will be watching for further updates on the revised timeline and any knock-on effects for the route network the ship is intended to serve.
The 43-year old coastal cruiser has had its cabins and public spaces "refreshed", and suites added, with a design inspired by the company’s past
On this day in 1957, the last sailing of the original Ile de France for the French Line departed Le Havre, ending the career of the ship that had defined Art Deco ocean travel.
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A plan to sell South Korea’s mid-sized shipyard K Shipbuilding has fallen through, with the potential buyer reporting it had been unable to reach term...
Indicating that there was positive movement in the negotiations between the United States and Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Mond...
In what is being called a “milestone agreement” designed to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission shipping, Belgium’s CMB.TECH and Australian minin...
Lagos State, a coastal city in Southwestern Nigeria, is Africa’s most populous urban area and home to around 21 million residents. Its extensive lagoons, creeks and waterways make up around 22 per cent of the city, so water transport is a critical – but historically underused – part of its mobility system. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, general manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and recently appointed special adviser on blue economy to the Lagos State Governor, was born in the
Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, is calling on European Union (EU) authorities and member states to adopt a “pragmatic approach” to the new Entry/Exit System (EES) rules ahead of the peak summer season. The EES requirements, which have been in effect across the EU since 10 April 2026, apply to all non-EU travellers entering or leaving the Schengen area and require first-time registrants to provide fingerprints and a facial photo. The call comes following
Nassau Cruise Port has once again set a single-day record that is nearly nine percent higher than the previous record-breaking day. Nassau’s Cruise Boom Continues With New Single-Day Passenger Record
P&O Cruises has updated its alcohol policy to confiscate excess wine and Champagne brought onboard while also introducing expanded rules. P&O Cruises Toughens Alcohol Policy and Expands Conduct Rules
All cruise ship arrivals scheduled for June 22, 2026, were cancelled after Santorini bus operators' strike over the new passenger distribution system. Bus Operators Strike Forces Santorini to Cancel All Cruise Calls
Qatari officials said an ’internal explosion’ at a Ras Laffan Industrial City gas facility killed 13 and injured at least 66 as the local gas plant restarted after maintenance
The 43-year old coastal cruiser has had its cabins and public spaces "refreshed", and suites added, with a design inspired by the company’s past
A plan to sell South Korea’s mid-sized shipyard K Shipbuilding has fallen through, with the potential buyer reporting it had been unable to reach term...
The freight forwarding arm of global shipping giant DHL is partnering to offer customers the option of transporting goods transatlantic on a wind-powe...
The Port of Galveston, Texas, continues to be one of the fastest-growing cruise homeports. Taking advantage of its geographic location and strong popu...
The war in Ukraine, economic challenges, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic closed down Russia’s involvement with international cruising, b...
The cruise industry, like all sectors of the maritime world, is faced with the complex challenges of enhancing sustainability and reducing emissions,...