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This week, Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga will show a strong presence of MedCruise members exhibiting but also speaking in several panels, focused on diverse major themes like the state of the Mediterranean cruise industry, the social and economic impact of cruise tourism, sustainable destinations, decarbonisation, women leadership in the industry and more. On the 13th of September, the association … [Read More...]

Hurtigruten is not only the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal cruise voyages but also the best opportunity to see what has once again been ranked as the number one bucket list trip/experience: the Northern Lights. September marks the start of the official Aurora Borealis season, and the coming months will provide one of the best ever viewing opportunities as the Sun heads towards solar maximum in … [Read More...]

Royal Caribbean's viral 274-night world cruise has ended after visiting around 60 countries across seven continents, including Antarctica.On Tuesday morning, Serenade of the Seas returned to Miami to complete a 9-month journey around the world that visited all 7 continents.This was Royal Caribbean's first every foray into offering a world cruise, and it was not only successful, but generated a lot … [Read More...]

Passengers onboard Serenade of the Seas are preparing to say goodbye to their home away from home for the last nine months.  After 274 days at sea, and countless viral videos on TikTok, the Radiance-class vessel is preparing for disembarkation in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  The 2,476-passenger vessel just completed its final port call of the trip at the cruise … [Read More...]

A Carnival Cruise Line ship struck “an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska,” the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. The hull of the Carnival Spirit underwent an assessment and no damage was found, the company said. The ship continued on its current seven-day cruise that arrives back in Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday. Carnival said “the … [Read More...]

Many travelers like to take a few snacks along when they are exploring a new destination, but cruise passengers are not permitted to take food off their ship in ports of call. Carnival Cruise Line has responded to guest concerns on this restriction and explained that it is not uncommon, no matter where ships are sailing. The issue comes through John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand … [Read More...]

One of Carnival’s cruise lines refueled a cruise ship with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel yesterday for the first time. AIDA Cruises tested the fuel in AIDAPrima while the ship was in Rotterdam. The cruise line is testing the performance to see if it can be used in regular ship operations. The Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) sustainable biofuel supplied by VARO Energy is expected to reduce greenhouse … [Read More...]

Tropical Storm Francine is gaining momentum in the Gulf of Mexico and could potentially impact cruise operations out of the Port of Galveston and the Port of New Orleans this week. The storm, forecasted to become a hurricane by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is expected to bring dangerous storm surges and hurricane-force winds to the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines, posing a significant … [Read More...]

Overtourism is a rising issue around the world, but Royal Caribbean's CEO thinks cruise ships are being unfairly targeted.Cruise ships have long been the singled out for overtourism, particularly in Europe. However, Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean's President and CEO, argues people underestimate the value cruise ships bring to the tourism industry. Each year, over 20 million people take a … [Read More...]

PortMiami has received a $19,547,316 grant from the Resilient Florida Program to build a new elevated Berth 10 bulkhead system. This project will safeguard the uplands from flooding and damage due to sea level rise, in alignment with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Climate Action Strategy and Future-Ready Economic Plan. “This funding from the Resilient Florida Program is a … [Read More...]