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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tui Cruises: The Guests are Home, but the Journey Continues for the Crew

Two Tui Cruises ships remain docked in Doha and Abu Dhabi with only a small crew aboard after all passengers have disembarked.

Mar 19 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Norovirus Outbreak on Ship – Crew Took Strong Actions

Over 150 people have fallen ill with norovirus on a cruise ship sailing the Caribbean, prompting the crew to implement strict sanitation measures.

Mar 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cruise Nightmare in the Caribbean – Over 150 Fell Ill

Over 150 people fell ill due to a norovirus outbreak on a Caribbean cruise operated by Princess Cruises.

Mar 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Celestyal: Suspension of routes due to Middle East - Cancellations of March cruises

Celestyal has suspended cruise routes and cancelled two March trips due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting maritime travel.

Mar 18 • 12:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

High fuel costs from Iran war forces Aussies to cancel road trips, cruises

High fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran are leading many Australians to cancel their travel plans, particularly affecting road trips and cruises.

Mar 18 • 01:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprise twist: The Korkeasaari ferry returns to the water – here is the route

The Vispilä paddle steamer will resume services next summer, offering scenic cruises from Helsinki to Korkeasaari.

Mar 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Germans on the move. Record spending, more flights and cruises

A new report highlights that German citizens have significantly increased their spending on vacations and the number of organized trips in 2025.

Mar 16 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Marella Cruises reveals star-studded line-up for 30th birthday sailings

Marella Cruises is celebrating its 30th anniversary with special sailings featuring performances by Pixie Lott, Lemar, and other notable artists.

Mar 16 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A fault in the navigation system disrupted the journey of 800 picnic cruisers – compensation processing for Viking Grace has already begun

A technical fault in the navigation system of the Viking Grace caused the ship to bypass Ã…land, affecting the travel plans of 800 passengers, most of whom were from Finland.

Mar 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Irresistible Japan cruises into Asian Cup semis and delights diaspora

Japan's women's football team secured a commanding 7-0 victory over the Philippines, advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Cup.

Mar 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

My experience on 13 cruises with 12 different lines in 2025: these are the ones I would book again

The author shares insights from their 2025 experience of 13 cruises on 12 different lines, highlighting five stand-out journeys.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ThPA: Collaboration with Five Senses Consulting for further development of cruises in Thessaloniki

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is partnering with Five Senses Consulting to enhance the city's profile as a cruise destination in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Mar 13 • 06:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cruise Company Full Ban: This Device is Forbidden on Cruises Except in Cabins

MSC Cruises has implemented a ban on devices capable of secretly recording audio or video on its ships, restricting their use to passenger cabins only.

Mar 13 • 06:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cruise line raises mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans criticize tipping

Princess Cruises has announced an increase in gratuities and service charges as part of a pricing adjustment, amidst widespread discontent among Americans regarding tipping practices.

Mar 12 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Cruise industry in turmoil

The cruise industry is facing significant disruptions as multiple cruises have been canceled due to regional tensions in the Persian Gulf, impacting thousands of stranded passengers.

Mar 12 • 02:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Explora Journeys (MSC) accelerates the roadmap to have 'six luxury floating hotels' by 2028

Explora Journeys has announced plans to deploy six luxury cruise ships by 2028, with a total investment of €3.5 billion.

Mar 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Explora Journeys: Triple shipbuilding milestone in Genoa - The development of the ultra-luxury fleet is accelerating until 2028

Explora Journeys is rapidly advancing its ultra-luxury fleet development with significant milestones reached in Genoa as part of an ambitious investment program.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Celestyal: Cancels two cruises with the Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal Cruise Line has canceled two upcoming cruises due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MSC Cruises organizes flights for 1,500 passengers

MSC Cruises has initiated a repatriation operation for over 1,500 passengers from the MSC Euribia cruise ship in Dubai, facilitating their return to various countries.

Mar 6 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

MSC Cruises announces an air operation to repatriate a thousand passengers trapped in the Middle East war

MSC Cruises has initiated a specific air operation to repatriate nearly 1,000 passengers stranded due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 5 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

MSC Cruises: Operation to repatriate passengers from the MSC Euribia cruise ship in Dubai

MSC Cruises is coordinating efforts for the safe and swift repatriation of passengers stranded on the MSC Euribia cruise ship docked in Dubai.

Mar 5 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fincantieri delivers the 'Four Seasons I'

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the luxurious cruise ship 'Four Seasons I' to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD during a ceremony in Ancona, Italy.

Mar 5 • 06:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Passengers will be welcomed by AI robots on huge new cruise ship

MSC Cruises plans to welcome passengers with AI robots and robotic dogs on select ships starting in 2026.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MSC Cruises: Ongoing plan for the repatriation of passengers from the Middle East

MSC Cruises is coordinating the repatriation of passengers affected by disruptions in airline connections in the Middle East region.

Mar 4 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Cruise ships trapped in the Persian Gulf due to military operations

Luxury cruise ships Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf due to military operations from Iran that have closed the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A luxury cruise made history: sold 3,410 margaritas in just eight hours

Princess Cruises set a Guinness World Record by selling 3,410 handcrafted margaritas in eight hours aboard the Regal Princess.

Feb 28 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cruise: Strong demand and younger age groups - Steady presence of homeporting in Piraeus

The demand for cruises in Greece remains high, with a noted increase, highlighting a growing trend among younger travelers.

Feb 18 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Celestyal: Major campaign with discounts of up to 50%

Celestyal announces its new campaign "Great Summer Offers" with discounts up to 50% on 100 cruises in the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf.

Feb 18 • 10:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cruise line halts operations suddenly, leaving future trips in limbo

A long-standing Alaska-based cruise line has abruptly ceased operations, affecting future cruises and leaving many travelers in uncertainty.

Feb 17 • 18:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

McMorris cruises into Olympic slopestyle final

Mark McMorris successfully qualified for the slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics after recovering from a previous injury during training.

Feb 15 • 12:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Marie-Philip Poulin is back (and makes Olympic history) as Canada cruises into semifinal

Marie-Philip Poulin returns to the Canadian women's hockey team and makes Olympic history by tying the record for most goals in Olympic Games history during a quarterfinal victory over Germany.

Feb 14 • 18:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

Alaskan Dream Cruises has abruptly ceased operations, resulting in the cancellation of upcoming bookings and refunds for customers.

Feb 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Why do we like cruises so much? The sweet moment of vacationing at sea

The cruise industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, largely driven by new routes and an influx of younger travelers, despite global geopolitical tensions.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cruises: Profit Machines on the High Seas

The cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom as it rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, with expectations of nearly 40 million passengers by 2026.

Feb 11 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sneak peek at mega cruise ship 'bigger than UK towns' set to sail in 2026

MSC Cruises' MSC World Asia is set to launch in December 2026, featuring numerous attractions and the capacity to hold nearly 6,800 guests.

Feb 6 • 12:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A popular cruise line unexpectedly closes and cancels all its trips permanently

Alaskan Dream Cruises has announced the permanent cessation of its operations and cancellation of all scheduled trips in Alaska as of February 4.

Feb 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cruises are expected to bring 40,000 tourists to the Brazilian coast during Carnival

Around 40,000 tourists are expected to spend Carnival aboard cruise ships traveling along the Brazilian coast, according to the Ministry of Tourism and CLIA Brazil.

Feb 6 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Epidemic on Luxury Cruise Ship - Cause Unclear

The CDC is investigating a sickness outbreak on a luxury cruise ship by Regent Seven Seas Cruises that occurred in January, believed to be linked to a gastrointestinal illness.

Feb 5 • 11:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

5 cruise deals from $169 with MSC, Celestyal, Princess and more

This article highlights discounted cruise deals starting at $169 from various cruise lines such as MSC, Celestyal, and Princess, offering options to popular destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe.

Feb 3 • 17:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Josh D'Amaro was chosen as the new CEO of Disney

Josh D'Amaro, who previously oversaw Disney's parks, hotels, and cruises, has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding the legendary Bob Iger.

Feb 3 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Disney names parks and cruises boss Josh D’Amaro as next CEO

Disney has appointed Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO, ending a troubled succession process following Bob Iger's leadership.

Feb 3 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Balneário Camboriú has the 1st customs pier in South America with a unique boarding method for cruises

Balneário Camboriú becomes the first city in South America to feature a customs pier, introducing an innovative method for boarding and disembarking cruise passengers.

Feb 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Disney: Strengthened quarterly results boosted by streaming and theme parks – Focus on the new CEO

Disney reported quarterly revenue and earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by the theme parks, resorts, and cruises sector.

Feb 2 • 14:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

MSC Cruises accelerates: 12 new ships arriving by 2035

MSC Cruises plans to expand its fleet to 35 ships by 2035 with the addition of 12 new vessels, including the flagship MSC World Asia in 2026 and its sister ship MSC World Atlantic in 2027.

Jan 15 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Sober in Norway, but hungover in Saudi Arabia

The trend of vacationing without alcohol is growing worldwide, promoting health-conscious options on cruises and at bars.

Jan 14 • 06:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

AD FEATURE: Experience the awe-inspiring Norwegian Fjords on a cruise holiday

The article promotes cruise holidays in the Norwegian Fjords, highlighting their breathtaking natural beauty shaped by glaciers, best explored from the water on the P&O Cruises ship Iona.

Jan 12 • 13:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Luxury cruise line goes 'adults only' to create more 'tranquil environment' for guests

Oceania Cruises announces it will transition to an adults-only policy to enhance tranquility on its luxury ships, catering to travelers looking for a serene experience.

Jan 10 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I got a first look at 2026’s newest cruise ship and found its hidden secret on board

Writer Deborah Peters reviews the newest Celebrity Cruises ship, highlighting its luxury dining and entertainment options discovered during its maiden voyage.

Jan 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I've been on 50 cruises and there are five things I never buy on ships'

Travel expert Megan duBois shares insights from her extensive cruising experience, highlighting five items she would never purchase on cruise ships due to their high cost.

Jan 8 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off

Riviera Travel is providing a 20% discount on its 2026 European river cruises, allowing travelers to experience luxury on iconic rivers such as the Rhône, Danube, and Rhine.

Jan 2 • 21:11 UTC

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