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This fall marks 10 years since the Meyer family took over what is now Meyer Turku. In a statement, the yard said that it remains dedicated to building the world’s most advanced cruise ships and is aiming to turn its own operation fully carbon neutral. “We are proud to continue Turku’s shipbuilding tradition dating back... Source link

The severe storm that hit Valencia on Oct. 30 is affecting cruise operations in the port of the Spanish town.Offering a cruise in the Western Mediterranean, the MSC Seaside was the first ship to visit Valencia after the natural disaster, which caused unprecedented floods.According to a letter sent to guests onboard, the vessel’s team decided to maintain the scheduled call at the port to accommodate the disembarkation and embarkation of guests.Mentioning damage to the city’s infrastructure and lack of proper transportation, the company said that it doesn’t recommend transit passengers venture ashore.“Last night, the region was struck by[...]

Carnival Cruise Line has transformed Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal into a haunted mansion, launching their Halloween celebrations with a unique “Trick or Treat” event. According to a press release, over 3,000 guests, dressed in costumes participated and had the option to “trick,” where they showcased Halloween stunts for prizes, or “treat,” where they received candy... Source link

Swan Hellenic announced its final 2025-26 itineraries, featuring cruises to 34 unique destinations, according to a press release.Among these is Hermanus, South Africa, a town southeast of Cape Town that no cruise company has previously visited.The SH Diana will make its inaugural call in Hermanus in November 2025 and return in 2026, giving guests the opportunity to explore the area’s landscapes, marine life, fishing village and old harbor.Highlights include expeditions to the Fernkloof Nature Reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains and a 12 km cliffside pathway offering views of seasonal whale migrations and penguin colonies.The announcement coincides with SH[...]

Princess Cruises is cancelling a second cruise onboard the Regal Princess due to technical repairs onboard the 2014-built vessel.After recently cancelling the ship’s Oct. 27, 2024, sailing, the company announced today that the Nov. 3, 2024, departure is not going ahead either.“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to complete essential technical repairs, and we regret to inform you that this sailing must be cancelled,” Princess said.After repositioning from Northern Europe earlier this month, the Regal Princess was scheduled to offer a cruise to the Western Caribbean.Departing from Galveston, the seven-night cruise featured visits to Cozumel[...]

Cruisen Corporation is launching a new cruise booking tool, the company announced in a press release.According to its developer, the new technology aims to redefine the cruise booking experience with a platform designed to streamline the planning process for both travel advisors and consumers.“As a former travel startup founder, I’ve seen firsthand the frustration advisors face when juggling multiple systems and tools to manage a single booking,” said Reid Williams, founder and CEO of Cruisen.“With Cruisen, we set out to streamline this process, allowing advisors to focus more on providing an exceptional experience for their clients rather than[...]