Captain Thomas Mey, a seasoned mariner with a 47-year career at sea, bid farewell to the helm of AIDAsol on September 1st, 2023, marking his retirement from the maritime world. His impressive journey began with the Deutsche Seereederei, Rostock (DSR), and continued with AIDA Cruises, which emerged from DSR in 1996.
Today the cruise ship Celestyal Journey set sail from the port of Piraeus, Greece on her maiden voyage proudly bearing the Celestyal Cruises banner. This event was met with great anticipation by the cruise company welcoming the first guests aboard the ship, which has undergone extensive transformation amounting 20 million Euros.
Cruise passengers booked on a voyage on Royal Caribbean International's Radiance of the Seas received disappointing news recently. The cruise, scheduled to depart from Seward, Alaska, on September 1, was canceled due to unforeseen mechanical problems with the vessel.
Port Charlottetown played host to a momentous occasion as it warmly welcomed the Zuiderdam and Zaandam ships from Holland America Line. The gathering marked the esteemed cruise company's impressive 150 years of operation. In a heartfelt gesture, Captain Bart Vaartjes presented a commemorative plaque to acknowledge the enduring partnership between the line and the port.
After rerouting due to Hurricane Idalia, the cruise ship Wonder of the Seas encountered further deviation from its planned course on Tuesday evening due to an incident involving a person falling overboard. At approximately 7:55 p.m., an announcement was made aboard the ship, notifying passengers that an individual had fallen or jumped into the sea.
The cruise ship Norwegian Epic experienced an oil spill during the pumping out of oil residues at the port of Split, Croatia. The spill affected the sea and coastline, but immediate actions by the ship's crew and a specialized company contained the spill.
Cruise Saudi is building partnerships within the global tech and innovation sector to bring its visionary cruise line, AROYA Cruises, to life. The latest addition to this impressive roster is COLUMBIA blue – The Leisure Group, an esteemed player in leisure services. COLUMBIA blue's operational branches, COLUMBIA cruise services and COLUMBIA signature, have been selected to contribute their expertise to AROYA Cruises.
On the occasion of National Dog Day, Holland America Line proudly honored the invaluable service dogs that accompany travelers across its fleet of ships. Notably, the company emphasizes that cruise travel is exclusively open to service animals meticulously trained to assist individuals with disabilities.
Costa Cruises has embarked on a significant initiative to promote ethical and responsible tourism by offering its guests a unique experience during their stay in Palermo. Every Thursday, when the Costa Smeralda cruise ship docks in Palermo, passengers will have the opportunity to participate in the 'Palermo No Mafia Tour'.
Carnival Cruise Line has undertaken an ambitious venture, spanning several years, to establish an innovative private destination on the scenic island of Grand Bahama. After meticulous planning and coordination, construction work for this groundbreaking cruise destination officially commenced in May 2022. The culmination of this effort was marked by the unveiling of the destination's name - Celebration Key.
