Limassol Port Projects 30% Surge in Cruise Shipping Traffic by 2025
Cyprus is gearing up for a significant boost in cruise activity, with projections forecasting a 30% rise in ship arrivals by 2025. According to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadj
Resilient Lady: Virgin Voyages’ Ship Makes Its Maiden Call to Cartagena, Colombia
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady Makes Inaugural Visit to Cartagena, Colombia Virgin Voyages’ latest vessel, Resilient Lady, has marked its inaugural arrival in Colombia by d
Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises Unveils 2026 Itineraries for Early Booking
Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises has opened reservations for its 2026 river cruise itineraries across the AMADEUS fleet. This upcoming season will feature a broader selection of shore
Medivac Operation: Crew Members Evacuated from Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess Off New Zealand
On January 30, 2025, while sailing from Brisbane to Auckland, the cruise ship Diamond Princess faced a medical emergency off the coast of New Zealand. A crew member sustained a ser
Fincantieri Signs €9 Billion Agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has reached a significant agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of four new cruise ships, valued at approxim
Keel-Laying Ceremony Marks the Start of Construction for the Orient Express Corinthian Cruise Ship at STX France
On January 31, 2025, a significant event took place at STX France in Saint-Nazaire, where Orient Express and the shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique held a dual ceremony ma
Santorini Earthquakes Lead to Evacuations and Surge in Ferry Services
Over the past few days, the Cyclades archipelago of Greece, particularly the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, has been rocked by over 700 seismic events. The tremors, which have r
Celebrity Cruises Unveils ‘The Bazaar’: An Exciting New Dining Experience on the Celebrity Xcel Ship
Celebrity Cruises has introduced ‘The Bazaar,’ a unique multi-level venue on the upcoming Celebrity Xcel ship, which aims to blend onboard and local cultural experience
Thessaloniki Port Kicks Off 2025 Cruise Season with Celebrity Infinity Arrival
On February 4, 2025, the Port of Thessaloniki in Greece welcomed its cruise season for the second consecutive year with the arrival of the Celebrity Infinity ship from Celebrity Cr
Italian Coast Guard Carries Out Medical Evacuation from Costa Toscana
On February 5th, as the Costa Toscana cruise ship traveled approximately 20 miles south of Capo Teulada, Sardinia, while making its journey from Palma de Mallorca to Palermo, a med