Early on the morning of April 5, 2024, the cruise ship Ambience operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, made contact with the Grey Fox cargo carrier during docking procedures in Cape Town harbour. The incident occurred under challenging conditions due to gale-force winds, complicating the berthing maneuvers.
A crew member waiting for his joining date was found dead by his family in the India's state of Goa. A news article posted on the social media reported that Ryson Menon, a 31-year-old resident of Khursabhatt, was found hanging from a footbridge after a heated argument with his mother.
Cruise Port Rotterdam hit a new milestone welcoming its 2.5 millionth cruise passenger on April 3, 2024. This historic moment occurred during the visit of the P&O Cruises Iona, marking a celebratory day for both the cruise line and the city of Rotterdam.
The cruise ship MSC Armonia, with approximately 1,500 passengers on board, is currently detained in the port of Barcelona. The detention is due to 69 Bolivian passengers being unable to disembark because of allegedly carrying invalid visas for entry into the Schengen area. The ship departed on 18 days’ voyage from Santos, Brazil with scheduled stops in several Mediterranean ports. The Spanish National Police are investigating the matter, on whether the cruise ship's operators were aware of the passengers' invalid documents.
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Brazil's federal police arrested two individuals at the Port of Ilhéus for smuggling around 28 kg of cocaine on a cruise ship. The Federal Police reported that the duo had boarded the ship in Rio de Janeiro, heading towards Barcelona, Spain.
The apprehended individuals, a man and a woman, whose identities have not been disclosed, were discovered with the narcotics concealed within false compartments of four suitcases. This was during a luggage check that involved the use of a scanner (x-ray) and a detection dog.
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Royal Caribbean International's Housekeeping Leadership Conference recently took a significant step towards coastal conservation. The team dedicated their efforts to a GIVE back project focused on sand dune restoration and beach cleanup at Crandon Park, Miami, Florida, underlining the cruise line's dedication to protecting the marine environment and promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Aida Cancels Voyages on 3 Cruise Ships
Due to the current situation in the Red Sea, AIDA Cruises announced the cancellation of the trans voyages of AIDAbella, AIDAblu, and AIDAprima in spring 2024. The three ships will sail directly to their summer destinations in Europe, necessitating the cancellation of some individual cruises before or after the passages due to the longer route along the African coast. AIDA prima's journey from March 31st to April 7th, 2024 will now conclude in Dubai instead of Abu Dhabi.
Inter Miami CF is ushering in a new era as they partner with Royal Caribbean International for the upcoming 2024 season. The world's largest cruise line will feature as the Official Jersey Partner, with the La Noche away kit displaying the company’s crown and anchor logo. The unveiling event took place on the world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, with Mario Lopez, Royal Caribbean, Inter Miami executives, and fans in attendance.
