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Prince Edward Island: a culinary and cultural paradise

Prince Edward Island: a culinary and cultural paradise

Victoria Row 

By Alex Smith | 01 December 2023

With a vibrant cultural scene and a variety of local delicacies to enjoy, Prince Edward Island is a hidden treasure that is perfect for Canadian cruise itineraries, says Craig Sulis of Tourism Prince Edward Island

Craig Sulis from Tourism Prince Edward Island shares the secrets of this hidden treasure

Why people and partnerships are at the heart of PortMiami

Why people and partnerships are at the heart of PortMiami
By Alex Smith | 30 November 2023

Hydi Webb explains to Alex Smith how PortMiami handles one of the busiest cruise schedules in the world while continuing to promote sustainable growth

Hydi Webb explains how PortMiami handles one of the busiest cruise schedules in the world

Atlantic Canada completes record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Atlantic Canada completes record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Atlantic Canada Cruise Association

By Alex Smith | 29 November 2023

More than 600 ships visited the region, a 28 per cent increase in port calls over 2022

Behind the clouds the sky is always blue in Norway

Behind the clouds the sky is always blue in Norway

Cruise Norway

By Jon Ingleton | 27 November 2023

Jon Ingleton shares some of the highlights of Norway’s southernmost ports and destinations after exploring the region during a familiarisation trip with Cruise Norway

Jon Ingleton highlights the attractions of the country’s southernmost ports and destinations

New $16 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal opens in South Africa

New $16 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal opens in South Africa

MSC Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 27 November 2023

MSC Cruises and the Africa Armada Consortium partnered to build the terminal

Explora I makes maiden call to British Virgin Islands

Explora I makes maiden call to British Virgin Islands

BVIPA

By Laura Hyde | 24 November 2023

The Explora Journeys ship is sailing its inaugural Caribbean and Central America season 

Experiencing island culture in Okinawa Prefecture

Experiencing island culture in Okinawa Prefecture
By Amber Hickman | 23 November 2023

Guests on cruises to the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan have the chance to explore different unique destinations and Unesco World Heritage sites during activities that accommodate a variety of ages and interests

Guests to the Japanese archipelago have the chance to explore a variety of unique operations

Antigua Cruise Port hosts two simultaneous homeporting calls

Antigua Cruise Port hosts two simultaneous homeporting calls

Antigua Cruise Port

By Laura Hyde | 21 November 2023

Both P&O Cruises’ Arvia and Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara docked on 18 November

PowerCon: helping shore power to become the new normal

PowerCon: helping shore power to become the new normal

PowerCon

By Laura Hyde | 20 November 2023

Jacob Bjarkam and Ralf Nielsen of PowerCon explain how the company has helped push shore power to the front of the maritime industry’s sustainability efforts

The Danish company has undertaken many projects at ports across the globe

Azamara Cruises makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

Azamara Cruises makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

Port Authority of Ceuta

By Laura Hyde | 17 November 2023

Azamara Onward is the 16th vessel to make its first visit to the Spanish port in 2023

Thessaloniki Port Authority inaugurates new cruise terminal

Thessaloniki Port Authority inaugurates new cruise terminal

Thessaloniki Port Authority

By Rebecca Gibson | 17 November 2023

The facility opened earlier this summer and accommodates over 6,000 passengers and crew

Shore power: Sailing towards a greener future

Shore power: Sailing towards a greener future
By Laura Hyde | 16 November 2023

Laura Hyde takes a closer look at a selection of the ports that are installing shore power facilities for a more sustainable cruise industry

CFR highlights a selection of ports installing shore power facilities around the world

Discover what’s naturally appealing to cruise passengers

Discover what’s naturally appealing to cruise passengers

Foyle Port

By Alice Chambers | 15 November 2023

From whale watching in Alaska to solar eclipse experiences in Australia, cruise lines are seeking to deliver more natural experiences for their guests. Alice Chambers asks a selection of ports and destinations around the world to highlight a natural feature or phenomenon that has proven to be popular with visiting cruise passengers

A selection of ports and destinations around the world highlight a popular natural attraction

Port of Hamburg welcomes one millionth cruise passenger

Port of Hamburg welcomes one millionth cruise passenger

The Port of Hamburg

By Laura Hyde | 14 November 2023

The German port hosted 280 cruise calls in 2023 and has 270 scheduled for 2024

New Disney Cruise Line terminal opens at Port Everglades

New Disney Cruise Line terminal opens at Port Everglades

Port Everglades/Disney Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 14 November 2023

Disney Dream will set sail later this month, followed by Disney Magic in 2024 

Asia: a diverse destination for all cruise passengers

Asia: a diverse destination for all cruise passengers

Setouchi Tourism

By Laura Hyde | 14 November 2023

Representatives from cruise lines offering itineraries in and around Asia tell Laura Hyde about the area’s appeal and what to expect when sailing to this diverse region

Operators offering itineraries in and around Asia discuss the region’s cruise appeal

The grand adventure of the Great Lakes

The grand adventure of the Great Lakes
By Alex Smith | 10 November 2023

Stretching from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean, the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and Atlantic Canada is a vast and varied region offering a multitude of experiences for cruise guests to discover

Cruise guests have much to experience from Lake Superior to the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Port of Kiel reports busiest ever cruise season

Port of Kiel reports busiest ever cruise season

Port of Kiel

By Laura Hyde | 09 November 2023

The German port welcomed over one million cruise passengers in 2023

HX launches new itineraries for 2025-2026 cruise season

HX launches new itineraries for 2025-2026 cruise season

HX

By Laura Hyde | 08 November 2023

The expedition cruise operator will offer 80 itineraries across five continents

Is Hong Kong reclaiming its crown as Asia’s premier cruise hub?

Is Hong Kong reclaiming its crown as Asia’s premier cruise hub?

Hong Kong Tourism Board

By Alex Smith | 07 November 2023

Hong Kong has long been one of the most popular tourism destinations in Asia. With the sector now showing strong post-pandemic recovery, the city is poised to regain its position as the region’s premier cruise hub too

Alex Smith takes a closer look at the city’s strong post-pandemic recovery