AIDA Leads Fuel Transition: 3,300 Tons of Bio-LNG and Embracing Shore Power
In the first half of 2025, AIDA Cruises made significant strides toward sustainability by using over 3,300 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG on their ship, AIDAnova, with fuel su
Valiant Lady and MSC World America Make Historic Inaugural Calls to Taino Bay, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has announced the inaugural arrival of two notable cruise ships to the Dominican Republic. The Valiant Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, and
Global Ports Holding Leads the Charge in Coastal Cleanup Efforts Across Its Network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, celebrated International Coastal Cleanup Day with a significant campaign titled "From Every Port, For E
Virgin Voyages Unveils Tiered Fare Structure: What You Need to Know
Virgin Voyages is set to launch a new fare structure known as VoyageFair Choices on October 7th, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, flexibility, and pricing compar
TUI’s Mein Schiff 7 Hosts Large-Scale Emergency Exercise in Warnemünde
An extensive emergency preparedness drill was conducted aboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7 while docked in Warnemünde, Germany. This drill, coordinated by the Havariekommando
Fincantieri Unveils Star Princess: The Latest Addition to Princess Cruises’ Sphere-Class Fleet
Fincantieri has successfully delivered the Star Princess, marking the arrival of the second vessel in Princess Cruises’ Sphere-Class series. The ship is set to embark on its
Cruise Lines Adjust Caribbean Itineraries Amidst Tropical Storm Humberto
Major cruise lines have altered several Caribbean itineraries in response to the strengthening of Tropical Storm Humberto, which has been upgraded to a hurricane as it moves northe
Bahamas Mandates Compulsory Pilotage for All Vessels, Including Cruise Ships
The Bahamian government has recently mandated the use of licensed maritime pilots for all vessels, including cruise ships, entering the country’s ports. This requirement, whi
ACL-American Cruise Lines Announces Exciting Domestic Great Lakes Voyages Launching in 2026
American Cruise Lines (ACL) has revealed plans to launch three new itineraries on the U.S. Great Lakes for the 2026 season. These voyages will take place from May to August aboard
ACL-American Cruise Line Expands Mississippi Program with Exciting New River Itineraries
ACL-American Cruise Line is expanding its Mississippi River operations with the introduction of three new itineraries, which includes the company’s inaugural voyage on the Ar