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Why cruise passengers are missing out on Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’

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This cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their pets

Fabled Voyages is addressing a ‘key barrier’ to long-term travel, especially as interest in residential cruising grows among retirees, remote workers and long-stay travellers.

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Explora Journeys cancels next year’s Middle East cruises

A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.

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Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter.

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World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

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Inside the luxury cruise trend for museum-worthy art collections

From Picasso paintings brightening up the deck to workshops with renowned contemporary artists, here’s how cruising is going creative.

United Arab Emirates

German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack

The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass.

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Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile

The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile.

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European cruise trends: Smaller ships and cultural exchanges

Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.

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Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted

The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment.

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France could introduce a new €15 per passenger cruise tax

Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal.

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Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches

Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.

Australia

Elderly woman found dead on Australian island after being left by cruise ship

Investigations are underway following the discovery of the 80-year-old's body on Lizard Island on Sunday.

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This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers

The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages.

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World’s first global shipping carbon tax sinks after US-led opposition

The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping.

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This app lets you track your favourite cruises from your phone

A new app lets cruise travellers replay their journeys and track their preferred ships in real time, for a more immersive and memorable journey.

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Norwegian cruise line to run world’s longest climate-neutral cruise

Havila Voyages is the latest cruise line to work on a more sustainable cruise, as calls for greener cruising increase worldwide.