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Barbados Cruise Port: Getting Around, What’s Nearby and Guide
We’re going to explain everything you need to know about Barbados Cruise Port, ensuring your visit to Bridgetown is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Formerly known as the Bridgetown Harbour Cruise Pier, we’ll explain how to get around, with transportation options, along with terminal information and nearby attractions that are easy to get to. Let us guide you … [Read More...]
Celestyal Journey ship collides with Kusadasi Port’s pier during docking attempt
Celestyal Cruises’ ship Celestyal Journey collided with the pier at Port Kusadasi Turkey during an unsuccessful docking maneuver. The incident occurred on Monday, April 15, around noon, as the 12-deck ship approached the dock at an excessive speed. The ship is currently operating a 7-day “Idyllic Aegean Cruise” (itinerary April 13-20) roundtrip from Piraeus-Athens. Despite attempts by the crew to … [Read More...]
Scotland Slowly new departure date revealed – Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada is thrilled to announce an additional departure for its highly popular Scotland Slowly expedition in 2025. “Due to the overwhelming interest in this unique adventure, we have decided to add another departure date of June 3 to June 13, 2025, offering an incredible opportunity to explore Scotland’s farthest-flung islands, rich history, abundant wildlife, and renowned Scotch … [Read More...]
Tromsø, a sustainable destination, prepares for OPS – Cruise Europe
Tromsø, Norway, also known as the Arctic capital, may be keen to increase its number of turnaround calls (28 this year compared to 18 last out of a total of 200), but not at the expense of overcrowding the city. There are two cruise port areas in Tromso: city centre and Breivika. To ensure optimum capacity in the city, the port has made the decision to only have one big ship a day in the city … [Read More...]
Cruise Line Offers Free Parking for Passengers at One Homeport
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a special offer of free parking and up to £210 in onboard credit for guests booking select 2024 sailings from Dover. Fred Olsen Offers Free Parking From Dover In a partnership with the Port of Dover in the U.K., Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to provide an enticing offer of free parking to passengers who choose to embark on their 2024 … [Read More...]
‘Blue Ports and Destinations’ Awards: 3 MedCruise Ports among the Winners – MedCruise
During the ceremony organised by the BlueMissionMed project, in collaboration with MedCruise and with the support of the European Commission, four Exemplary Ports for Innovative Sustainable Solutions were awarded for their sustainable and environmental efforts.MedCruise attended the 9th ‘Our Ocean Conference’ held yesterday, April 16th, 2024, in Athens, which celebrated excellence in maritime … [Read More...]
Havila Voyages secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet
Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) has completed a refinancing that secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet for the company. In a disclosure made in Havila Voyages’ Q4 2023 quarterly report, a planned refinancing of Series B of the secured bond loan, originally with a par value of EUR 50 million, was announced, along with related redemption costs and accrued interest. Havila Voyages has … [Read More...]
On Site at Cruise 360: Generation Shift, Fleet Growth and More
Citing a “clear generational shift,” Kelly Craighead, president and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), told a sold-out Cruise 360 conference trade audience that more new cruisers and younger travelers are setting sail. “Suffice it to say, the next generation of cruise is not on the horizon,” she explained in her opening session remarks to 1,250 travel advisors at Port Everglades, … [Read More...]
Cunard Welcomes Queen Anne to Fleet
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Carnival Cruise Line President Celebrated with Prestigious Honor
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, has been honored with the 2024 CLIA Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame. The award was presented during the CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards. Celebrating Achievement In recognition of her contributions to the cruise industry, Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, was honored with … [Read More...]