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Cruisers can breathe a sigh of temporary relief in regards to a new tax that would have gone into effect soon.The Mexican government approved a new tax last week that would target cruise ship passengers visiting the country. However, there's been a temporary reprieve.Thanks to pressure applied by a number of cruise lines through the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the new tax … [Read More...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read More...]

A huge increase in port taxes and fees that was scheduled to go into effect next month for all cruises to Mexico has been delayed for six months. Last week, Mexico announced that port taxes and fees that cruise ship passengers have to pay for visiting ports in the country was going to triple from $20 to $62 per person.  This would make ports in Mexico 213% more expensive than the average … [Read More...]

The SH Diana of Swan Hellenic is back at sea after mechanical failures on a cruise from Cape Town, South Africa proved so controversial that some passengers staged a hunger strike and onboard demonstrations. SH Diana was forced to cancel the Antarctica leg of its sailing last week due to problems with the ship’s propulsion motor, and while partial refunds and cruise credits were offered, … [Read More...]

Celebrity Equinox arrived at Port Canaveral last week, making history as the first Celebrity Cruises ship to sail from the popular Central Florida Port. The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Equinox becomes Port Canaveral’s 15th vessel to call the world’s second busiest cruise port home. Celebrity Equinox arrived at Port Canaveral last week, making history as the first Celebrity Cruises ship to sail from … [Read More...]

New legislation passed by lawmakers in Greece will introduce higher daily taxes for short-term rentals and hotel stays, while also implementing a new fee for cruise-ship passengers. As climate change brings more extreme weather events across Greece, including floods and forest fires, the country is introducing the new revenue measures to help address the economic challenges caused by natural … [Read More...]

In a traditional maritime ceremony at the Tokyo Bay port, Ikenobo ikebana Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo officially welcomed the newest Mitsui Ocean Cruises ship, by naming her Mitsui Ocean Fuji. The commemorative event took place onboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji in the Ocean Stage theater and Senko Ikenobo, alongside CEO and President Tsunemichi Mukai and Captain Kim Karlsson, warmly wished the ship … [Read More...]

Resorts World Cruises is pleased to kick start next year in 2025 with the launch of ‘LIVE MUSIC @ SEA’ with two of Malaysia’s popular singers – Tomok and Siti Nordiana for their first LIVE performance at sea on the Genting Dream. Fans of both artists can now catch their 1-hour duet showcase on the ship with a unique setting at sea, while enjoying a wonderful 3 Day / 2 Night Cruise to Melaka from … [Read More...]

The holiday season is a time for family, fun, relaxation, and vacationing! And for many American families, they choose to spend the holidays at sea. Each year, Carnival Cruise Line goes all out to create an unforgettable holiday experience at sea, offering guests a festive atmosphere kicking off right around Thanksgiving through New Year’s. From the moment they board, guests are greeted by … [Read More...]

MedCruise has been actively present at the World Conference Cities & Ports held by AIVP–The World Network of Port-Cities, hosted by MedCruise member Port of Lisbon. A strong MedCruise membership participation, including MedCruise President, Theodora Riga and MedCruise Vice-Presidents, Anne-Marie Spinosi and Laura Cimaglia, joined more than 4oo experts representing ports, port-cities leaders, … [Read More...]