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Searching for Christmas spirit on a Canadian Arctic cruise

Warmth can be found in the coldest of places, as an expedition through the Northwest Passage brings festive joy.

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Mexico set to increase cruise ship passenger taxes to fund the army

Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax.

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Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip

The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h.

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Move to Italy or live on a cruise: How to escape the US post-election

Searches by Americans for moving abroad soared in the 24 hours after the first polls closed, according to Google data.

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Can the cruise industry become more sustainable?

Many cruise lines have pledged to have net zero emissions by 2050.

Experiences

‘Dream’ round-the-world cruise leaves passengers stranded in Belfast

Despite being scheduled to leave at the end of May, the vessel is still stationary in Belfast port - along with hundreds of stranded passengers.

Business

Germany approves bailout for struggling Meyer Werft shipbuilder

The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet.

Business

German state decides on lifeline for sinking Meyer Werft shipyard

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, is battling with a €2.7 billion hole in its balance sheet. The German state has proposed a rescue plan.

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How Bruges is tackling its overtourism problem

Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps.

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Three-year cruise stuck in Belfast finally due to set sail

When it gets going, the Odyssey is scheduled to visit 425 ports in 147 countries on seven continents.

Experiences

I’ve lived in Barcelona for a decade - here’s how it’s changed

Barcelona is a city in flux: Here’s how it’s changed in the 10 years since I moved here.

Business

Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.

Green News

Bordeaux is pushing back against polluting, eyesore cruise ships

The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.

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‘Cruisezilla 2050’ could make Titanic look like a ‘fishing boat’

Despite carrying 36 million passengers a year, cruise ships are currently exempt from fuel duties and most consumer taxes.

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Amsterdam overtourism: City moves to ban cruise ships

If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035.

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‘Slow luxury’: The rise of Europe’s relaxing river cruises

As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers.

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Alaskans call for 'ship-free Saturdays' as cruise tours crowd in

A cruise ship cap is being introduced in Alaska’s capital to curb overtourism.

People

Why this couple is joining an endless cruise around the world

They say living on a ship is ‘no more expensive than living on land’.

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Which European cities are regulating cruise ships?

Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers.

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Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.