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TUI Cruises is cancelling three repositioning cruises that were scheduled to cross the Red Sea in late 2025 onboard the Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 6.The sailings are no longer going ahead due to security concerns in the region.Instead of sailing between Europe and Asia via the Middle East, the ships are now scheduled to reposition via Africa and the Indian Ocean.In addition to the original repositioning cruises, other sailings had to be cancelled to accommodate the new voyages.For the Mein Schiff 4, the cancellations include all cruises previously scheduled to depart between Oct.[...]

The Port of Funchal has announced that it is experiencing an increasing number of cruise ships making overnight calls.This surge aligns with the expectations of the Madeira Port Administration (APRAM, SA) and is projected to reach 73 overnight visits by the end of the year, the port said in a press release.Last year, the final two months saw 14 overnight stays. By the first week of December this year, that number had already been matched.Including the additional calls scheduled until Dec. 31, 2024, the total will reach 34 overnight stops.“For us at the Port of Funchal, this is[...]

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady docked at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife for the first time on Monday, Dec. 9, marking its final European port call before heading to the Caribbean. The port said in a press release that this event reinforces its role in connecting Europe and the Americas in the industry. The... Source link

Fincantieri has announced the latest developments made by the Fincantieri Foundation, which is expanding its mission and focusing on culture, innovation and inclusion.The foundation was established in March 2008 and is committed to the protection of unique documents and artifacts related to civil and military shipbuilding.Fincantieri said in a press release that the transformation bridges the past and future while fostering sustainable development and deepening connections with communities worldwide.Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and general manager of Fincantieri, said: “The strength of Fincantieri lies in the balance between deep roots and a flourishing canopy, like a healthy tree.”“With over 230[...]

Princess Cruises informed guests that the Regal Princess is scheduled to undergo critical preventive maintenance during some of its upcoming sailings.As a result, the ship’s itineraries in the Western Caribbean will need to be adjusted, the company said in a prepared statement.“As part of our commitment to ensuring your safety, comfort and a seamless sailing experience, we’d like to inform you of a necessary adjustment to the itinerary for your upcoming voyage,” Princess said.Affected sailings include cruises scheduled to depart from Galveston on Dec. 8, 2024, Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, 2025.As part of the adjustments, Princess is[...]