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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
In the summer of 2026, MSC Magnifica will become the latest vessel in the MSC Cruises fleet to feature the MSC Yacht Club, the line's premium "ship-within-a-ship" luxury enclave. This addition is part of a significant refurbishment, marking the most extensive upgrade in the ship's 14-year history.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in partnership with the Lloyd's Register Foundation, has initiated the first comprehensive global review of maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) systems. This strategic assessment aims to evaluate the effectiveness of SAR capabilities across local, national, and international levels, identifying critical gaps and emerging risks.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Costa Cruises has unveiled its Sea & Land Destinations itineraries for the 2025 season, combining maritime exploration with curated land-based excursions. These itineraries feature exclusive Sea Destinations accessible only by Costa ships, offering guests unique experiences such as live piano concerts in France's Calanques National Park Bay and guided meditation sessions at sea.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Azamara Cruises, revered for its Destination Immersion ethos and extended nightly stays, has navigated a new course by transforming nocturnal hours into a canvas for cultural discovery. While rival lines often depart with the setting sun, Azamara views evening as an opening, bringing passengers deeper into local atmospheres via its refurbished Destination Immersion Elevated program.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Beginning July 1, 2025, vessels calling at the Greek island ports of Santorini and Mykonos during the high season will be subject to a €20 per passenger levy. Cruise operators are expected to absorb this charge within their fare structures, rather than imposing it directly on disembarking guests. The measure, initially scheduled for an earlier launch, was deferred due to recent seismic activity near Santorini, which had temporarily suspended cruise calls to the region.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Waterways Leisure Tourism, the Mumbai-based operator behind Cordelia Cruises, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with India's SEBI, seeking to raise ₹727 crore (~US$84.5 million) via a fresh‐issue offering. The majority of the proceeds-approximately ₹552.5 crore-will be dedicated to lease obligations for new vessels through its subsidiary, Baycruise Shipping and Leasing, with the remainder earmarked for general corporate use.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Celestyal Cruises has revealed the results of a significant winter refurbishment to its vessel Celestyal Discovery, providing an early look at the ship's newly reconfigured staterooms. The 1,360-guest cruise ship returned to service in the Mediterranean this March following extensive upgrades and is set to begin its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf this December. The renovation, carried out in collaboration with design firm AMK, introduced 47 newly constructed staterooms.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
A search operation was initiated on Sunday afternoon in the Firth of Clyde after an individual reportedly went overboard from a Western Ferries vessel operating between Dunoon and Gourock. The ferry, which accommodates both vehicles and passengers, was en route when the incident occurred. Responding swiftly, HM Coastguard dispatched a rescue helicopter and mobilised lifeboat crews to the area.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Aqua Mare, a refined motor yacht of the Aqua Expeditions fleet, now serves as a luxurious haven among the timeless landscapes of the Galápagos Islands. With a capacity for 16 guests across seven Zuretti-designed suites-including an expansive 80 m² Owner's Suite-the vessel offers an intimate and bespoke seafaring adventure. Each voyage unfolds a new chapter. From the crimson sands of Rábida to the blackened lava fields of Sullivan Bay, the archipelago reveals itself in ever-shifting tableaux.
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1 week ago | 
cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth made her inaugural arrival in Seattle on June 12, marking the first time the vessel has been based in the city for Alaska voyages. Following the summer season in the Inside Passage, she will sail south to Miami to begin a full season of Caribbean cruises-a first in Cunard's history. Once homeported in Seattle, the ship will offer 7- to 11-night roundtrip itineraries to Alaska, departing weekly through early autumn.
