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Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback

5 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax, initially set at $42 per person. The revised tax will commence at $5 per passenger starting July 1, 2025, and will incrementally increase over the subsequent years: $10 from August 2026 to July 2027, $15 from July 2027 to July 2028, and reaching $21 in August 2028.
NCL Norwegian Bliss' Alaska cruise interrupted by multiple medical emergencies

5 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

A recent 7-day Alaska cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss experienced multiple medical emergencies, with one case prompting a U.S. Coast Guard airlift. The most critical incident involved a 54-year-old male passenger displaying symptoms consistent with a stroke. The evacuation took place off Cape Flattery, Washington, where the Coast Guard deployed an aircrew to transfer the individual from the vessel.
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas reveals renderings of public spaces aboard upcoming Seven Seas Prestige

6 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released the first detailed renderings of selected public areas aboard its forthcoming vessel, Seven Seas Prestige, scheduled for delivery in late 2026. These initial visuals highlight two primary spaces: the Starlight Atrium and Galileo's Bar, offering an early indication of the design direction for the cruise line's first new ship class in a decade.
Carnival Legend arrives at San Francisco for seasonal deployment

6 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

On May 8, 2025, the cruise ship Carnival Legend made her inaugural arrival at the Port of San Francisco (California USA), marking the beginning of her seasonal homeport operations. This development establishes Carnival Legend as the second ship from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line to operate from San Francisco on a seasonal basis, reinforcing Carnival's prominence as the leading cruise line in California by embarkation volume.
Windstar Cruises expands Mystery Cruise concept with Caribbean voyage aboard Star Seeker

6 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

Following the success of its inaugural President's Mystery Cruise in April 2025, Windstar Cruises has announced a second voyage under this concept, scheduled for March 20, 2026. This upcoming cruise will take place aboard the line's newest vessel, Star Seeker, and will depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico, exploring undisclosed destinations in the Caribbean.
Cunard marks 185 years with Royal commemoration in Liverpool

6 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

On May 27, 2025, Cunard Line will commemorate its 185th anniversary in Liverpool (England), the city regarded as its spiritual home. The event will be led by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who is scheduled to undertake her first official tour of Cunard's newest vessel, Queen Anne. The ship will arrive on the River Mersey on May 26, nearly a year after her naming ceremony in the same port. The Princess Royal's visit will be marked by a ceremonial welcome from the British Army Band Catterick.
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces digital shore excursion platform

6 days ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is implementing a new digital platform designed to streamline the shore excursion experience for its guests. This system, which eliminates the need for physical tickets, allows passengers to check in for excursions using their Sail & Sign cards. The platform integrates with Carnival's HUB App, providing digital confirmations and real-time notifications about meeting times and locations.
G Adventures introduces new expedition vessel for Antarctic voyages

1 week ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

Adventure travel operator G Adventures has announced the addition of a new expedition cruise vessel, the Ocean Adventurer, to its fleet for the upcoming Antarctic season. Chartered through Danish maritime company SunStone (and operated under a charter by USA-based polar cruise company Quark Expeditions), the Ocean Adventurer will replace the company's current ship, the Expedition, and is scheduled to commence operations in October 2025.
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ICON ship Star OTS features new entertainment and dining offerings

1 week ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Star of the Seas, scheduled to commence operations from Port Canaveral in August 2025, will introduce an extensive array of entertainment and dining experiences. As the second unit from the ICON Class series, Star OTS aims to enhance the travel experience with innovative performances and culinary options. The onboard entertainment lineup includes five signature productions spanning stage, air, water, and ice.
Cordelia Cruises (India) schedules new Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka voyages

1 week ago | cruisemapper.com | John Stansfield

Cordelia Cruises (India) is poised to expand its maritime operations from Chennai (India) during the summer of 2025, introducing a series of domestic and international itineraries. Central to this expansion are two inaugural 10-night Southeast Asia voyages, marking Cordelia's first foray into extended international sailings. The eastbound journey is scheduled to depart Chennai on July 19th, concluding in Singapore.