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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.

Eco-Innovation

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

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

Travel News

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

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

Netherlands

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.

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Experiences

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.

Mobility

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.

Travel News

'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.’

Greece

Search resumes in Greece for three still missing after Euroferry fire

The Italian-flagged ship caught fire ten days ago off the coast of Corfu, killing at least eight people.

Travel News

Is it safe to go on a cruise right now?

With travel restrictions easing around the world, cruise liners are trying to tempt tourists back. But is it safe?

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Russia launches massive drills of its nuclear forces

Russia said it launched a massive drill of its strategic nuclear forces on Saturday, amid tensions with Ukraine

Europe News

Eight Bulgarians among 11 missing after fire on ship near Corfu

Rescue teams were hampered on Saturday due to flames fanned by the wind, sporadic explosions and temperatures reaching 500 degrees on board.

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Unique icebreaker cruise crosses through frozen Baltic Sea

These ships, with their ultra-reinforced hulls, are indispensable in the northern Baltic Sea, which is frozen four months of the year. Here, icebreakers have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lapland.

Finland

Icebreakers become Lapland's most popular tourist attractions

The powerful icebreakers ships, with their ultra-reinforced hulls, can cut through the Baltic Sea, frozen by the polar cold for four months a year.

Italy

Italy marks ten years since the Costa Concordia ship disaster

Thirty-two people died when the ship slammed into a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio.

Italy

Dozens of passengers leave cruise ship in Italy after COVID outbreak

Italian media reported there were 150 positive cases on board the cruise ship.

Portugal

3,000 passengers disembark from stranded cruise ship in Lisbon

At least 64 people tested positive for the virus while on the ship, which is owned by the German company Aida Cruises.

World News

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

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48 passengers test positive for omicron variant on cruise ship

The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the ship.

Travel News

Want to be a more sustainable traveller? Don’t take to the seas

Cruiseliners are some of the worst polluters in the tourism industry. Why aren’t they being held to account?

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5-year-olds must be fully vaccinated to set sail on this cruise

This cruise line is the first to state that 5-year-olds must be fully vaccinated if they want to travel aboard their ships.