# Cruise ship news **URL:** \ **Category:** Maritime News\ **Created:** [April 8, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176 "2019-04-08T13:45:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 22
**Author:** ![AKBJR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@AKBJR](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/AKBJR)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/422 "2026-01-02T15:00:07Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/4/94abffbb26b3e5e75bbe3f3bf452cfe76e399154.jpeg) Pier 42 “Sagafjord” and “Vistafjord” ---
**Author:** ![AKBJR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@AKBJR](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/AKBJR)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/423 "2026-01-07T17:00:50Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/4/a/4aa1a36e11b099dc1986317102a1dce36aab880f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/424 "2026-01-07T20:58:41Z")
When ships had lines and didn’t look like floating HDB blocks. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/425 "2026-01-10T15:58:43Z")
An even older generation of liner ships: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/3/035cf8b2773fc15fc5803c42de87775fc0d9e995.jpeg) > **[Maritime History & Sea Lore | Aerial shot of the 𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 1914-1950,...](https://www.facebook.com/groups/maritimehistoryandresearch/permalink/853442127506777/)** > > Aerial shot of the 𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 1914-1950, "The Ship Beautiful" in the floating Drydock, at Southampton, England, United Kingdom. > > Operator: Cunard Line > > Photographer: Unknown > > Colors: Rhett... > **[Great Ocean Liners | RMS Aquitania](https://www.greatoceanliners.com/rms-aquitania)** > > Experience the Aquitania, one of the most elegant ocean liners of the early twentieth century. From its construction to its remarkable wartime service, immerse yourself in the ship's impressive figures, captivating history, and opulent design.... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/426 "2026-01-12T15:15:02Z")
Expedition Ships Collide in Argentina: > **[Two Cruise Ships Collide At Argentina's Port Of Ushuaia During A Powerful Storm](https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/two-cruise-ships-collide-at-argentinas-port-of-ushuaia-during-a-powerful-storm/)** > > Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/427 "2026-01-12T15:29:20Z")
"0 most stunning cruise ports in the world: > **[Eye-tracking study reveals the top 20 most stunning cruise ports](https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/cruises/2025/07/31/beautiful-cruise-ports/85449860007/)** > > A new eye-tracking study reveals the most visually captivating cruise ports around the world, with three Caribbean destinations earning top spots. Do you agree, or have other ports on your list? PS: As #12: ![12. Geiranger Cruise Port. Geiranger, Norway](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/4/d478887340c44b68f5d2a19f8b630807db1e1469.jpeg) Geiranger Cruise Port. Geiranger, Norway Only problem is that this NOT Geiranger but Hellesylt. This is Geiranger Cruise Port: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/b/8b73da5822c553672534c1c9a82a8b5e3afa87ff.jpeg "GEIRANGER - Norway cruise - Hiking to the waterfalls - viewpoint Geirangerfjord") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsGB6bC49s4) PS: If there are no suitable berth, let the “quay” come to you: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/5/25ecd34d7bc5b792c6ee4448d30bc0ec09c7bf17.jpeg "Geiranger Seawalk in action (Norway, 4K UHD)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge5dTxhTWeg) Since we are talking about popular cruise port and Norway, here is the 10 most popular cruise ports in Norway: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/d/ad2001ab524b1a8a8ce828c6142af2917472fda9.jpeg "Norway Cruise Ports: Top 10 Ports of Call in Norway Right Now") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOOwGIxckms) ---
**Author:** ![tugsailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@tugsailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tugsailor)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/428 "2026-01-12T15:44:09Z")
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**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/429 "2026-02-08T22:43:36Z")
Any stability problem?🙂 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/2/02e2ecf512ee3d1aaa5c52608eef543071c71c29.jpeg "Самый большой круизный лайнер в мире") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H81kAwoq2eM) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/430 "2026-04-06T21:16:11Z")
The French owned expedition cruise ship “Le Lapérouse” paid a visit back in Ålesund today, where she was designed, outfitted and named (10. July, 2018): ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/3/d3d0346ee6ad53408cfcb882a497ff39d49219d2.jpeg) Photo: Pal Brun-Hansen > **[scheepvaartwest - Le Lapérouse - IMO 9814026](https://www.scheepvaartwest.be/CMS/index.php/passengers-cruise/8540-le-laperouse-imo-9814026)** ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/431 "2026-04-20T21:50:58Z")
5 cruise ships escaped from the Persian Gulf via the inshore route in Omani waters: > **[Cruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening To Flee Persian Gulf](https://gcaptain.com/cruise-ships-seized-brief-hormuz-reopening-to-flee-persian-gulf/?subscriber=true&goal=0_f50174ef03-9ab4aa7191-169863069&mc_cid=9ab4aa7191&mc_eid=4674ba0fbe)** > > By Laura Alviž and Julian Lee Apr 19, 2026, 11:31 AM (Bloomberg) –Several cruise ships trapped in the Persian Gulf as a result of the Iran war raced to exit through... So we will see at least 3 of them back on their regular Norwegian Fjords cruises this summer: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/e/0/e0629347291c4ca75f015cbb8a4a2599d08418ac.jpeg) MSC Euribia has been stuck in Dubai for several weeks – now the ship will be on its way back on her regular visits here . **Photo:** Randi Ansok > [@](#): > > MSC Cruises confirms that the ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with relevant authorities and is now heading north. This means that the departure from Copenhagen on May 17th will proceed as planned, along with subsequent voyages. Source: [På veg tilbake - smp.no](https://www.smp.no/nyheter/n/zOlmyO/paa-veg-tilbake) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/432 "2026-05-10T18:07:33Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/0/d07e37ed51130c03b148fa6fe51956e6bbb56a76.jpeg) Orient Express Corinthian - Orient Express Sailing Yachts > **[Accor takes delivery of sail-equipped cruise ship](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/cruise/accor-takes-delivery-of-sail-equipped-cruise-ship)** > > Hospitality specialist the Accor Group has taken delivery of a new sail-equipped cruise ship built by French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique.The builder said > [@](#): > > The builder said _Orient Express Corinthian_ is the largest sailing ship in the world with a length of 220 metres, a gross tonnage of over 26,000 and space for 130 guests plus 170 crewmembers. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/433 "2026-05-13T11:02:25Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/c/3c2e595085eb1ae030c1a1dcd1492091a9b56f22.jpeg) The FRAM visited Harlingen Photo’s : Wim Albers (c) MS FRAM is a passenger vessel operated by the Norway-based Hurtigruten. The ship is named after the original FRAM the ship used by explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. The ship operates in the Arctic Ocean and around Greenland in the summer, and cruises around Antarctica at other times of the year. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/9/a97139d739023a1139e7bbc3b1e9bd813d45a9be.jpeg) Boat landing for the Polarsirkel boats carried on MV Fram: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/5/8581e3060cb064968d713c39de791e9ccd5974ec.jpeg) > **[Fram - HX](https://www.antarcticadventures.com.ar/fram.html)** ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/434 "2026-05-20T22:02:34Z")
Can it become too many cruise ship, with too many passengers on a single day?: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/5/65c2af309ae5077f3613cbdc78a59029e185abb3.jpeg) Two cruise ships have already docked Wednesday morning. A third boat is expected later in the day. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/6/f6456736732cd2eb1a71ff4a759872af3727b96a.jpeg) Photo: Øyvind Sandnes / NRK > [@](#): > > Over the course of several days this summer, 13,000 tourists are expected to visit the small town of Ålesund. The MDG party fears that the residents will be pushed away. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/7/37d485d544be09e248184d5b02996fc11b8a199e.jpeg) > The pedestrian street in downtown Ålesund was full of tourists on Wednesday. Photo: Øyvind Sandnes / NRK The two large ships today were; MV AIDAnova: Pax capacity: 6654 MV MSC Euribia: Pax capacity: 6327. Source: [Nesten 13.000 cruiseturistar kom til Ålesund då tre turistbåtar la til kai på same dag – NRK Møre og Romsdal – Lokale nyheter, TV og radio](https://www.nrk.no/mr/nesten-13.000-cruiseturistar-kom-til-alesund-da-tre-turistbatar-la-til-kai-pa-same-dag-1.17890285) PS: The MSC Euribia escaped from Dubai a few weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/435 "2026-07-04T12:34:22Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/b/1/b1ee421535f1a682ea257de902deac80cf781439.jpeg) MEIN SCHIFF 1 moored in Nordfjordeid Norway. Photo : Aart Haveman © When the ship can’t get to the wharf, the wharf have to get to the ship: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/0/308c9d58221ca8f6c27ac25c7c8d55f53f995cd8.jpeg) > **[DOCKING PROCEDURE - Port of Nordfjordeid](https://portofnordfjordeid.no/the-port/docking-procedure/)** > > STANDARD DOCKING PROSEDURE FOR CRUISE  SHIPS This procedure is “norm”for the maritime operation of cruiseship in Port of Nordfjordeid.  Conditions my vary, causing minor deviations from the “standard” at the captains discretion. SeaWalk pier 1 (SWN... [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/f/3f468ad9141b2e235a54efce8b12b314238705a2.jpeg "Nordfjordeid Seawalk") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yYJr9Z1_k) ---
**Author:** ![Handspake](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/handspake/32/71168_2.png) [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/436 "2026-07-22T22:32:24Z")
**Cruise ship news mixed with decarbonisation and new fuels**. Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) have entered into an 8-year l\*\*[ifecycle agreement](https://www.marinelog.com/?s=lifecycle+agreement)\*\* covering four LNG-fueled cruise ships within the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets, including two newbuild vessels currently under construction. The agreement marks the first service contract between the companies covering Carnival Corporation’s LNG-fueled ships. Under the agreement, Wärtsilä will provide a comprehensive lifecycle maintenance solution for the vessels’ Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines and related equipment. [https://www.marinelog.com/news/wartsila-and-carnival-ink-lifecycle-agreement-for-four-lng-fueled-cruise-ships/?utm\_source=&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=59628](https://www.marinelog.com/news/wartsila-and-carnival-ink-lifecycle-agreement-for-four-lng-fueled-cruise-ships/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=59628) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/437 "2026-07-23T14:55:55Z")
> **[Barcelona Approves 24 Euro Tax for Cruise Passengers - Cruise Industry News |...](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/07/barcelona-approves-24-euro-tax-for-cruise-passengers/)** > > The City of Barcelona will raise its fees for cruise passengers to 24 euros per person in municipal taxes, according to a report by Metropoli Aberta. The local news source said that the decision was approved by Barcelona's City Council following a... Several Norwegian Cruise Ports are contemplating taxing cruise passengers, but nowhere near as much: > **['100 kroner per passenger': Norway reveals how new 'cruise tax' will work](https://www.thelocal.no/20260323/100-kroner-per-passenger-norway-reveals-how-new-cruise-tax-will-work)** > > If you are planning to visit Norway, especially popular destinations like Lofoten, keep in mind that costs may rise for both cruise passengers and hotel guests. IFAIK no port has implemented it yet. PS: NOK 100,- is proposed by the Government as the upper limit, but most ports are talking in terms of NOK 25-50. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/438 "2026-07-31T21:09:18Z")
Disney Dream is on her first visit to Ålesund this year: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/9/c9925c6b80d33544f98171c25e6001564c303d46.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/8/d8f8acbff1cb9b53d18ccc65cc54921cde8b37a5.jpeg) The Disney Dream docked in Ålesund on Friday. The 340-meter-long cruise ship is owned by Disney and has room for around 4,000 passengers. Disneyland afloat?🙂 > [@](#): > > The ship belongs to Disney Cruise Line, the cruise line of The Walt Disney Company, and is built around much of the same content Disney is known for on land.On board, passengers can meet characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. The ship also features theatrical performances based on Disney productions, cinemas showing Disney films and a number of Disney-themed restaurants and areas. Some brave souls brave or summer weather anyhow: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/6/06a1a151ce74c965b68994386264cc4460ba3694.jpeg) **Photos:** Iver Skrede, smp.no PS: She will make another call next week, but that is it for this year. (Disney Magic is a more regular visitor here) ---
**Author:** ![jdcavo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/jdcavo/32/108_2.png) [@jdcavo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jdcavo)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/439 "2026-08-01T20:35:38Z")
> [@ombugge](#): > > She will make another call next week, Don’t worry, there will be others. Lots of others. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/440 "2026-08-01T21:28:08Z")
Yes, some think too many. The number of cruise ships call at the port of Ålesund is expected to be over 260, with two or three ships together some days: > **[Cruiseanløp - Cruise calls - Ålesund havn](https://alesund.havn.no/skipstrafikk/cruiseanlop/)** > > Kaiområdene - Berth assignmentsHere you will find an overview of all registered cruise calls this year and the coming year. Please note that the berth assignments are not final and may change at short notice. For berth assignments, please see... Here is a guide to Ålesund Cruise Port: [https://mynordictrips.com/blog/Alesund-cruise-port-the-complete-2026-guide-for-cruise-passengers](https://mynordictrips.com/blog/Alesund-cruise-port-the-complete-2026-guide-for-cruise-passengers) ---
**Author:** ![Handspake](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/handspake/32/71168_2.png) [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176/441 "2026-08-14T15:10:06Z")
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