Eve Church

Eve is part of the team at Maritime Bell and she works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

StarCruises to Offer Six Weekend Cruises to Xiamen

StarCruises introduces six weekend cruises aboard the Star Voyager, each offering a two-night trip from Hong Kong to Xiamen, departing on Fridays

Carnival Offers Free Diapers at Celebration Key Lagoon

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that complimentary diapers will be available for toddlers at its new private destination, Celebration Key.

Spider-Man Joins Disney Destiny as Stern Statue Unveiled

Disney Cruise Line has revealed that a new Spider-Man statue has been installed on the stern of its upcoming ship, the Disney Destiny.

Cargo Ship MN Kostas Runs Aground Off Crete, Crew Safe

On July 24, the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship MN Kostas ran aground near Kyriamadi, along the northeastern shoreline of Crete, Greece.

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

Cruise Tourist Arrested After Fleeing €1.70 Bus Fare Check

Italian media reports a case involving a cruise passenger who was arrested aboard his ship after skipping out on a €1.70 bus fare in Livorno.

Poseidon Adds All-Day Drinks and Perks for 2026 Season

Poseidon announces it will offer complimentary beer, wine and spirits throughout the day starting in May 2026, marking a significant upgrade.

Cunard Showcases Crew Talent With Barnaly’s Inspiring Path

Cunard introduces new Crew Behind the Voyage series by shining a light on team member whose career growth is resonating with crew across the fleet

Le Havre to Open New Cruise Terminals Starting This Fall

The Port of Le Havre has announced the phased opening of its three new cruise terminals, with the first two set to welcome passengers this fall.

Greece Implements New Cruise Tax to Ease Overtourism

As of Monday, a new cruise passenger fee is now in place across every port in Greece, including tourist-favorite hotspots Santorini and Mykonos.

Princess Cruises Enhances 2026 Packages with New Perks

Princess Cruises reveals revamp of its Premier and Plus packages, with updated offerings set to go on sale today for voyages scheduled in 2026.

Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency

On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.

Virgin Voyages to Host True Crime Cruise in October

Virgin Voyages has announced a collaboration with U.S. audio platform iHeartMedia to launch a special themed cruise called True Crime Voyage.

Explora I to Return to Monaco for 2026 Grand Prix

Explora Journeys has confirmed that its luxury vessel Explora I will return to Port Hercule in Monaco for the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From New Orleans

Carnival unveils first part of its 2027-2028 voyage schedule and officially opens bookings, featuring increase in cruise capacity from New Orleans

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