Early on the morning of April 5, 2024, the cruise ship Ambience operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, made contact with the Grey Fox cargo carrier during docking procedures in Cape Town harbour. The incident occurred under challenging conditions due to gale-force winds, complicating the berthing maneuvers.
A crew member waiting for his joining date was found dead by his family in the India's state of Goa. A news article posted on the social media reported that Ryson Menon, a 31-year-old resident of Khursabhatt, was found hanging from a footbridge after a heated argument with his mother.
Cruise Port Rotterdam hit a new milestone welcoming its 2.5 millionth cruise passenger on April 3, 2024. This historic moment occurred during the visit of the P&O Cruises Iona, marking a celebratory day for both the cruise line and the city of Rotterdam.
The cruise ship MSC Armonia, with approximately 1,500 passengers on board, is currently detained in the port of Barcelona. The detention is due to 69 Bolivian passengers being unable to disembark because of allegedly carrying invalid visas for entry into the Schengen area. The ship departed on 18 days’ voyage from Santos, Brazil with scheduled stops in several Mediterranean ports. The Spanish National Police are investigating the matter, on whether the cruise ship's operators were aware of the passengers' invalid documents.
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Brazil's federal police arrested two individuals at the Port of Ilhéus for smuggling around 28 kg of cocaine on a cruise ship. The Federal Police reported that the duo had boarded the ship in Rio de Janeiro, heading towards Barcelona, Spain.
The apprehended individuals, a man and a woman, whose identities have not been disclosed, were discovered with the narcotics concealed within false compartments of four suitcases. This was during a luggage check that involved the use of a scanner (x-ray) and a detection dog.
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Royal Caribbean International's Housekeeping Leadership Conference recently took a significant step towards coastal conservation. The team dedicated their efforts to a GIVE back project focused on sand dune restoration and beach cleanup at Crandon Park, Miami, Florida, underlining the cruise line's dedication to protecting the marine environment and promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Royal Caribbean International is introducing a new beach club experience, expanding its destination offerings with the Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico, scheduled to open in 2026. The announcement of this new addition was made on the western coast of Cozumel island by Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, alongside Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley, Quintana Roo's Secretary of Tourism, Bernardo Cueto Riestra, and Cozumel's Mayor, Juanita Alonso.
Windstar Cruises is set to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its groundbreaking partnership with the James Beard Foundation in 2025. This alliance, which has set a new standard for culinary offerings at sea, underscores Windstar's commitment to providing guests with unparalleled small ship luxury cruising experiences, enhanced by exceptional gastronomic offerings.
