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World's Largest Sailing Cruise Ship Visits Chania
Cultureiefimeridanewsbeast6d ago2 sources

World's Largest Sailing Cruise Ship Visits Chania

One of the world's largest sailing cruise ships, featuring 186 cabins, eight decks, suites, and pools, has been spotted in Chania. The impressive vessel attracted attention during its visit.

Low Danube Water Levels Strand Ships and Disrupt Shipping Across Europe
Worlddelohvgindex-hr+4n1-serbiadanasn1-bihmkd-mk19d ago7 sources

Low Danube Water Levels Strand Ships and Disrupt Shipping Across Europe

Extremely low water levels on the Danube River have caused a Swiss cruise ship to run aground in Romania, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of passengers and trapping numerous other vessels. This situation is disrupting shipping and power plant operations across Europe.

Explora Journeys Adds EXPLORA III to Its Fleet
Businessnaftemporikinewsbeast21d ago2 sources

Explora Journeys Adds EXPLORA III to Its Fleet

Explora Journeys has taken delivery of the EXPLORA III, adding it to their fleet as part of a 3.5 billion euro investment in six cruise ships. This expansion signifies the company's commitment to growing its luxury cruise offerings.

Call to End 'Plowing' of the Sea for Profit in Montenegro
Worldvijesti-me24d ago

Call to End 'Plowing' of the Sea for Profit in Montenegro

Ivica Fažo, president of an association, states that the behavior of numerous operators of small, fast boats and speedboats offering taxi-boat and excursion services to tourists is unacceptable, emphasizing the urgent need for a sustainability study for both cruise ships and fast boats.

Four Cruise Ships Dock in Kotor, Montenegro
Worldcdm-me1mo ago

Four Cruise Ships Dock in Kotor, Montenegro

Four cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Kotor today, with Mein Schiff 4 and Norwegian Pearl arriving at 7 AM, and Seabourn Quest at 8 AM, followed by MSC Opera later in the day.

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Denied Entry by Turkey and Egypt
WorldThe Guardiancbcpublico+3delfi-ltobservadorndtv1mo ago6 sources

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Denied Entry by Turkey and Egypt

An LGBTQ+ cruise ship carrying 2,000 passengers was denied entry to Egypt, just days after it was also turned away by Turkey. Both countries refused to allow the passengers to disembark.

Hondius Crew Completes Hantavirus Quarantine
Worldaftonbladetberlingskepolitiken1mo ago3 sources

Hondius Crew Completes Hantavirus Quarantine

The entire crew of the Hondius cruise ship has completed their quarantine period after a hantavirus outbreak was reported on board. All crew members have now been released from isolation.

Barcelona Triples Tourist Tax for Cruise Ship Passengers
Businessrzeczpospolita2mo ago

Barcelona Triples Tourist Tax for Cruise Ship Passengers

Barcelona has significantly increased the tax for cruise ship passengers who spend less than 12 hours in the city. Authorities justify the decision by citing tourist pressure and the low economic value this segment brings to the local economy.

German Festival Seeks New Sponsors Amid Funding Shortfall
Politicsfaz2mo ago

German Festival Seeks New Sponsors Amid Funding Shortfall

Intendant Ursula Haselböck is seeking new sponsors, potentially from the arms industry, to save a German festival that she believes uses music to stabilize democracy. The festival is facing a funding shortfall and plans a concert with 600 children on a cruise ship.

Bornholm Power Shortage Risks EU Fines for Denmark
Environmentpolitiken2mo ago

Bornholm Power Shortage Risks EU Fines for Denmark

Denmark faces potential multi-million euro fines from the EU due to insufficient power supply on Bornholm, preventing Rønne Port from offering shore power to cruise ships. The prospect of battery-powered ferries also remains distant.

Protest Against Israeli Cruise Ship in Greece
Worldavgi13d ago

Protest Against Israeli Cruise Ship in Greece

Hundreds of residents on a Greek island peacefully protested against the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris, leading to a preliminary investigation against the participating citizens.

Dave Ramsey Advises on $1.1M Cruise Ship Art Purchase
BusinessYahoo21d ago

Dave Ramsey Advises on $1.1M Cruise Ship Art Purchase

Financial expert Dave Ramsey weighed in on a case where a mother spent $1.1 million on cruise ship art after her husband's death, suggesting the seller should take it back, though viewers expressed skepticism about the feasibility.

Worldcdm-me24d ago

Two Cruise Ships Arrive in Kotor, Montenegro

Two cruise ships, Explora II and Vidanta World’s Elegant, have arrived in the port of Kotor, Montenegro, bringing over a thousand passengers. The Explora II sailed from Brindisi and is scheduled to depart for Adamas, Greece.

Cruise Ships Affected by Weather in Icelandic Port
Worldruv27d ago

Cruise Ships Affected by Weather in Icelandic Port

Nearly a thousand passengers were aboard the cruise ship Seven Seas Grandeur, which arrived in Grundarfjörður, Iceland, this morning. Six other cruise ships had to turn away due to adverse weather conditions.

Cruise Ship Hotel Lists on Side in China Port
WorldAl Jazeera1mo ago

Cruise Ship Hotel Lists on Side in China Port

A cruise ship that had been converted into a luxury floating hotel and was idle for 14 years rolled onto its side while docked in a Chinese port. The incident occurred after high tides.

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Denied Entry by Turkey and Egypt
Cultureaktualne-cz1mo ago

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Denied Entry by Turkey and Egypt

Over two thousand LGBTQ+ tourists on the cruise ship Scarlet Lady had to change their Mediterranean itinerary after Turkey and then Egypt refused entry, citing passenger behavior as being "contrary to moral values."

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Blocked from Ports in Turkey and Egypt
Worldavgi1mo ago

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Blocked from Ports in Turkey and Egypt

A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers has been blocked from entering ports in both Turkey and Alexandria, Egypt. This marks the first time in the company's 36-year history that one of its ships has been denied entry to two ports within a single week.

Turkey Denies Entry to LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship
Worldder-standarddie-presse1mo ago2 sources

Turkey Denies Entry to LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship

Turkey refused to allow a cruise ship carrying LGBTQ+ passengers to dock, sparking controversy. The decision prevented the vessel from making its scheduled port call.

Cruise Ship 'Deutschland' Visits Klaipėda Port
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Cruise Ship 'Deutschland' Visits Klaipėda Port

The 175-meter-long cruise liner 'Deutschland', sailing under the Bahamian flag, arrived at Klaipėda port this morning, bringing over 500 tourists. The ship is scheduled to stay until 8 PM.

Two Ships Arrive in Kotor, Montenegro
Worldcdm-me1mo ago

Two Ships Arrive in Kotor, Montenegro

Two cruise ships, Mein Shiff 4 and another, have arrived in Kotor, Montenegro, bringing thousands of passengers. One ship departed from Trieste and is scheduled to leave for Corfu.

Last Hantavirus Patient Discharged in Spain
Worldobservador2mo ago

Last Hantavirus Patient Discharged in Spain

The last patient hospitalized in Spain with Hantavirus has been discharged after presenting with a low fever following a PCR test confirming the infection. This individual was monitored in a Madrid hospital, similar to the 13 other cases linked to an incident aboard the MV Houndius cruise ship.

Worldcdm-me2d ago

Four Cruise Ships Dock in Kotor, Montenegro Today

Four cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Kotor, Montenegro today. The Port of Kotor announced the arrival of the Viking Sea, Wind Surf, and two other vessels, detailing their arrival and departure times.

Total Solar Eclipse Wows Spectators Across Europe
ScienceBBCNYTle-monde+59The GuardianNPRAl Jazeeracbcnosruvfazder-spiegel+51 more4d ago62 sources

Total Solar Eclipse Wows Spectators Across Europe

A rare total solar eclipse captivated millions of spectators across parts of Europe, plunging areas like Spain into temporary darkness. The celestial event, which had not been seen in Spain for over a century, drew widespread awe and observation.

Taxi Pricing Issues in Bar, Montenegro
Worldvijesti-me6d ago

Taxi Pricing Issues in Bar, Montenegro

The Municipality of Bar in Montenegro reported issuing 27 misdemeanor orders for passenger transport without proper documentation, though none related to service prices, amidst concerns about unregulated taxi fares, particularly for cruise ship tourists.

Cruise Ships Become Home for World-Class Theatre
CultureThe Guardian13d ago

Cruise Ships Become Home for World-Class Theatre

Cruise ship entertainment has evolved beyond cheesy acts, now boasting cutting-edge technology to stage hip West End productions and Olivier award-winning musicals, attracting a younger audience.

Cruise Ship Runs Aground on Danube Due to Low Water Levels
Worlddr-dknrkyle-uutiset+18helsingin-sanomatfazDWtelextvn24delfi-ltdigi24hvg+10 more20d ago21 sources

Cruise Ship Runs Aground on Danube Due to Low Water Levels

A cruise ship carrying 186 passengers ran aground on the Danube River near Vidin, Bulgaria, due to historically low water levels caused by a heatwave. Passengers were evacuated, and over a dozen other hotel ships are stranded on the Hungarian section of the river.

Sailor Injured in Cruise Ship Accident
Healthavgi24d ago

Sailor Injured in Cruise Ship Accident

A 43-year-old sailor sustained head and spinal injuries after falling three meters on a cruise ship. He was transported to the General Hospital of Nafplio for treatment.

Two Cruise Ships Dock in Kotor, Montenegro
Worldcdm-me27d ago

Two Cruise Ships Dock in Kotor, Montenegro

Two cruise ships, 'Ilma' and 'Oosterdam,' are in Kotor today. The 'Ilma' arrived from Dubrovnik with 352 passengers and is scheduled to depart for Sorrento, while the 'Oosterdam' is at anchor with 2030 passengers.

Danube River Reaches Record Low Levels, Halting Cruises
Environmentla-repubblicadie-pressehvg1mo ago3 sources

Danube River Reaches Record Low Levels, Halting Cruises

The Danube River has reached record low water levels near Baja and Mohács in Hungary, causing several ships to be unable to navigate. This has led to the suspension of river cruises, with some cruise ships stranded in Hungary.

Cruise Ship with LGBTQ+ Passengers Denied Entry to Turkey
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Cruise Ship with LGBTQ+ Passengers Denied Entry to Turkey

A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers was denied entry to Turkey, with local authorities stating that their behavior does not align with the country's societal structure and moral values. The decision has sparked outrage.

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Citing 'Moral Values'
WorldThe Guardianle-figaropublico+5observadoriefimeridandtvnewsbeastavgi1mo ago8 sources

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Citing 'Moral Values'

Turkey has prevented a cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers from docking at its port, citing the defense of 'moral values'. The Scarlet Lady, which departed from Athens, was forced to change its course to Cairo and Crete.

Wachau Heirs Seek to Avoid 'Hallstatt on the Danube' Tourism Model
Culturedie-presse1mo ago

Wachau Heirs Seek to Avoid 'Hallstatt on the Danube' Tourism Model

Christian Thiery and his sister, who run Lower Austria's only five-star hotel in Dürnstein, are working with like-minded individuals on new strategies to manage the influx of visitors from cruise ships, aiming to prevent the Wachau region from becoming overly commercialized like Hallstatt.

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Citing 'Moral Values'
Worldindex-hrn1-serbiaindian-express+2mkd-mkstockholm-cf1mo ago5 sources

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Citing 'Moral Values'

Turkey has prohibited an LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking in its ports, citing concerns over 'moral and family values.' This decision has drawn criticism and highlights ongoing tensions regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

WHO Declares Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Over
WorldBBCNYTThe Guardian+33Al Jazeeradr-dkcbcnosruvaftonbladetberlingskeSCMP+25 more1mo ago36 sources

WHO Declares Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Over

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship to be over. This announcement comes after a period of monitoring the situation.

Cruise Ships Urged to Slow Down After Whale Death Incident
WorldThe Independent1mo ago

Cruise Ships Urged to Slow Down After Whale Death Incident

Following the discovery of a dead pregnant whale on the bow of a Royal Caribbean vessel, authorities are urging cruise ships to reduce their speed to prevent similar incidents. Royal Caribbean is cooperating with NOAA in the investigation.