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Italy has banned mammoth cruise liners from sailing into the lagoon city.

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Which European cities are regulating cruise ships?

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View of the Ocean Explorer, a luxury cruise ship carrying 206 people that ran aground, in Alpefjord, Greenland, 13 September 2023.

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Stranded cruise ship rescued after running aground in Greenland

The MV Ocean Explorer and its 206 passengers have been pulled free after running aground in Greenland earlier this week.

13/09/2023

The cruise ship Britannia is pictured moored moored to the quayside at the Eastern Docks in Southampton.

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Spain: Cruise ship passengers injured after collision with oil tanker

The ship was carrying thousands of British tourists when it collided with an oil tanker on Sunday due to strong winds. No serious injuries were reported.

28/08/2023

A visitor sits with her cat on the Royal Albatross, a luxury tall ship that hosts sailing and dining experiences around the waters of Singapore with pets allowed.

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Cats are welcome on this luxury sunset cruise in Singapore

Cats and water don’t usually mix but your feline companion will be perfectly safe and dry on this trip.

23/08/2023

The Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge at Portland Port in Dorset, England, Tuesday August 1, 2023.

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Accommodating asylum seekers: Which European countries use ships?

The Netherlands, France, Estonia and Scotland have temporarily used cruise ships to accommodate Ukrainians who escaped to safe havens after the Russian invasion.

14/08/2023

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Superyachts over a certain length will be banned from docking in Naples, Italy.

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Billionaires dismay as Naples bans superyachts

This Italian port city has just banned superyachts over 75 metres. Billionaires aren’t happy.

26/06/2023

Cruise ships spew out toxic particulates, polluting the air in the cities they dock at.

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Cruise ships: Where are Europe’s most polluted port cities?

Which European cities have the worst cruise ship pollution and how can we fix it?

19/06/2023

The hydrogen-powered boat is almost completely silent

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This eco-friendly canal boat has ‘no noise, no exhaust and no smell’

France's first hydrogen-powered tourist river boat has recently been cruising the canals of Burgundy, with zero carbon emissions.

12/06/2023

A visual concept visualization of Hurtigruten Norway's zero-emission Sea Zero ship in Hjørundfjord, Norway.

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Norwegian cruise line unveils plans for first zero emission ship

Big batteries, wind tech and solar panel sails: Here’s what the world’s first zero carbon cruise ship could look like.

08/06/2023

A cruise ship transits in the Giudecca canal in front of St. Mark's Square, in Venice, Italy, 2014.

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Venice cruise ships: Not everyone supports the ban, here's why

In 2021, large ships were barred from entering Venice - but the ban is yet to be enforced.

13/05/2023

A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died.

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Cruise ship kept dead body in drinks cooler for 6 days, lawsuit claims

55-year-old Robert Jones died of a heart attack last August and his family is suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling his body.

25/04/2023

Port in Durban, South Africa

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Durban pins tourism hopes on growing cruise market

Durban espère que sa nouvelle infrastructure portuaire attirera davantage de touristes dans la ville sud-africaine.

06/04/2023

The ship was struck by a “rogue wave.”

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One dead after Antarctic cruise ship hit by ‘rogue wave’

The ship was struck by a “rogue wave.”

02/12/2022

Sailing regatta on the coast of Dubai.

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The Gulf Coast sailing scene bringing communities together

With more than 1300km of coastline, the Arabian Gulf is a popular spot for sailing, and during winter, weather conditions are ideal with minimal tides and predictable winds

23/11/2022

Travellers will soon be able to travel directly from Ireland to the Spanish city of Bilbao on this twice-weekly ferry.

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You can now travel direct from Ireland to Spain on this cruise-ferry

Travellers will soon be able to travel directly from Ireland to the Spanish city of Bilbao on this twice-weekly ferry.

17/11/2022

The new ‘zero particle’ ferry connecting Marseille to Corsica

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World’s first ‘zero particle’ ferry launches in Marseille

The ferry boasts an innovative filter that reduces particle pollution by 99.9 per cent.

07/09/2022

A 2019 protest against the pollution caused by cruise ships. In 2022, 50,000 people have signed an anti-cruise petition in Marseille

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Marseille: 50,000 people sign ‘stop cruises’ petition

Marseille is one of Europe’s biggest cruise ports. As pollution rises, locals have had enough.

01/09/2022

An Italian cruise ship is pictured leaving the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

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Amsterdam to house migrants on cruise ship moored in port

The Netherlands is trying to solve a refugee accommodation crisis that has left hundreds of people sleeping outside dedicated centres.

31/08/2022

The new Silva Nova hybrid cruise liner could be a game-changer

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How are cruises evolving to try and be less environmentally harmful?

As travellers return to cruising, the industry is wooing new customers with tech enhancements, meaningful experiences and new sustainability goals.

03/07/2022

Silversea Cruises is developing the Silver Nova, a hybrid luxury cruise ship that will use fuel cells to stop emissions when docked.

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Can new tech help the cruise industry have a cleaner future?

From using new fuels to reducing waste and sourcing greener materials, cruise liners are trying to clean up their carbon footprint – and their reputation.

21/06/2022

Passengers boarding a cruise ship.

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'Pollution tax' hits tourists travelling to Barcelona on cruise ships

Planning a cruise to Barcelona? You will soon have to pay a brand new ‘pollution tax.’

07/06/2022