Celebrity Cruises Unveils “Dream Makers” Initiative for a Personalized Ship Design Experience
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a groundbreaking program called "Dream Makers," which invites passengers to participate in the design of its latest ship, the Celebrity X
Nice Takes a Stand Against Overtourism: Large Cruise Ships Banned
Nice, located on the French Riviera, has initiated a significant policy change regarding cruise ship docking to address the issue of overtourism. On January 21st, 2025, Mayor Chris
Hurtigruten/HX Expeditions Debuts Exciting First Greenland Cruises from New York City
HX Expeditions, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, has announced the launch of its inaugural Greenland voyages, marking a significant addition to the expedition cruising op
CMP-Copenhagen Malmö Port Sets Ambitious Goal of 1 Million Passengers by 2025
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) reported significant cruise activity in 2024, coming close to welcoming 1 million passengers, and anticipates surpassing that number in 2025. In 2024, t
Ferry Services Suspended Between Isle of Wight and Southampton Amid Storm Herminia
Ferry services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton in the UK have been suspended indefinitely due to the impact of Storm Herminia. Red Funnel, the service provider, confirmed
Port of Bilbao Embraces OPS and Solar Energy for Sustainable Development
The Port of Bilbao in Spain has recently obtained approval to build a photovoltaic solar plant aimed at supplying renewable energy to vessels docked at two of its three cruise term
Windstar Cruises Unveils Exciting First Winter Season in the Canary Islands
Windstar Cruises is set to launch its first full winter season in the Canary Islands, scheduled from November 2025 to February 2026. This new program will feature nine 10-day voyag
CCL-Carnival Unveils Exciting ‘Book More, Earn Big’ Promotion for Travel Advisors
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has launched the "Book More, Earn Big" promotion to assist travel advisors during the busy wave season, which runs until March 12, 2025. This ini
Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Protect the Glamour of the Riviera from Low-Cost Tourists
Large cruise ships will no longer be permitted to dock in Nice, France, starting this summer as a measure to combat pollution and overtourism in the region. Christian Estrosi, the
Asuka III: The New Luxury Cruise Ship Floats Out for Its Maiden Voyage
The Japanese cruise industry has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, which is the first new cruise ship built to fly the Japanese flag in nearly 35 years