New local collective champions neurodivergent art and fashion design BUSINESS: 'Traditional employment is often inaccessible for people with sensory processing issues.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 13
Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels? A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling. Euronews · Jul 13
Celestyal unveils first winter sun western Mediterranean cruises The season starts with a repositioning cruise from Athens to Barcelona The Independent UK · Jul 6
Celebrity River Cruises launches cruise extension stays featuring tours with local experts The brand is entering the river cruise market on the Rhine next year The Independent UK · Jul 6
More than 100 passengers on US cruise ship sick from suspected norovirus Princess Cruises vessel is docked in San Francisco for disinfecting in third outbreak for company this year The Guardian - US · Jul 3
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska The Independent UK · Jul 2
125 people fall sick in norovirus outbreak on Princess Cruises ship Even with the outbreak, the Ruby Princess cruise ship returned to San Francisco as scheduled Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 2
Norovirus outbreak on Ruby Princess cruise ship sickens 125 people IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 2
How The Cruise Industry Is Adapting To Modern Travel Habits The way we holiday has changed quite a bit over the last decade, and cruising has had to keep up inkl · Jul 1
Chadchart romps home at City Hall Chadchart Sittipunt cruises to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand's capital and largest metropolis. Bangkok Post · Jun 28
Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise ship passengers to €30 a day The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked. Euronews · Jun 26
This Marella Cruises ship is going adult-only Guests will be able to enjoy karaoke and an escape room on a child-free cruise ship from winter 2027 The Independent UK · Jun 25
Viva Cruises reveals entertainment lineup for World Pride sailing including headliner Hoax LeBeau Entertainment will include drag shows, live singing and comedy theatre shows The Independent UK · Jun 22
New Marella country music cruise launches featuring line dancing classes and live singers The Country Rhythms sailings will be adult-only The Independent UK · Jun 22
Euronews · Jun 16 Spain, Italy and France from the sea: inside one of the world's most popular cruises The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.
Barchart · Jun 9 How Is Royal Caribbean Cruises' Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises has lagged behind the consumer discretionary sector, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Six attractions on the new MSC World Asia cruise ship – including an F1 simulator and ‘Cliffhanger’ swing MSC World Asia will start welcoming guests from December 2026
Euronews · Jun 7 River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Major cruise line pledges to avoid fuel surcharges for passengers this summer MSC Cruises said it has no immediate plans to alter itineraries or cut port stops
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 'Extraordinary' encounter as orcas filmed hunting dolphins off Scottish coast A POD of orcas has been captured on film hunting dolphins off the coast of Oban in what experts have described as an “extraordinary” rare event…
Euronews · Jun 2 Forget flying: Why more travellers are combining luxury cruises with iconic rail journeys From Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Celebrity Xcel is making its debut in Europe this summer – here’s what to expect Cruise guests can experience Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship in the Med this summer
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Introducing Oceania Aurelia™, The Ultimate Explorer Oceania Cruises® , the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today unveiled Oceania Aurelia™, The Ultimate Explorer, purposefully designed for extended global discoveries. Debuting in late 2027, she will be the ideal home at sea for long, immersive journeys, including the line’s 2028 and 2029 Around the World…
The Independent UK · May 28 Independent Travel Awards 2026: Win an unforgettable Mediterranean cruise for two Here's how to win a bucket-list sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruises
inkl · May 28 How Cruises Are Evolving Into Serious Exploration Experiences Cruising has changed a lot over the past decade. It’s no longer only about spending days moving between busy ports with a fixed schedule and crowded waterfront attractions.