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Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards

Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature.

San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops

A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.

2027 Arctic Photography Expedition Unveiled by Aurora

Aurora Expeditions introduces a new Arctic photography voyage for 2027, following demand for its previously sold-out Antarctica photography trip.

Carnival Donates Towels to Support Swim Lessons in Vanuatu

Carnival Cruise Line has donated over 1,000 towels to support children who are learning to swim in Vanuatu, according to a company statement.

Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns

The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.

Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage

The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.

PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch

Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.

Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.

Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany

A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.

Celestyal Cancels More Aegean Cruises Amid Delays

In a statement on Tuesday, Celestyal Cruises announces cancellation of another Aegean Sea sailing due to the ongoing situation in the Arabian Gulf.

AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time

A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.

Carnival Backs Caribbean Mangrove Restoration Project

Carnival announces a three-year funding initiative with Conservation International focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems across the Caribbean.

EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan

The European Commission has given approval to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish support program aimed at expanding offshore wind capacity.

Indian LPG Tankers Cleared to Transit Strait of Hormuz

Two LPG tankers sailing under the Indian flag, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, receive clearance from Iranian authorities to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Virgin Voyages Plans Historic Four-Ship Ocean Event

Virgin Voyages announces what it's calling the largest celebration ever staged at sea, with all four of its Lady-class ships set to meet in 2027.

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