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6 of the best cruise ships that you must travel on in your lifetime

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Icon of the Seas open image in gallery Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Staggering’ environmental impact on Great Barrier Reef caused by cruise ships, say conservationists

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cruise companies have been called on to “clean up their act” by local conservationists and tourism …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Viking unveils newest ocean cruise ship – here’s everything we know

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Viking has welcomed its newest ocean cruise vessel to the small ship brand’s fleet. Viking said …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mexico’s congress votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Cruise ship industry players are up in arms after the lower house of Mexico’s Congress voted this week to charge a $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico. The Mexican Association of Shipping Agents cried foul late Thursday, saying the charges could make Mexico uncompetitively expensive for cruise ships. In the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

New tax could hit cruise ships docking in Scotland as politicians discuss ‘visitor levy’

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer questioned whether further powers could be devolved to local governments next year to tackle the …

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3 months ago

Ibiza to limit cruise ship arrivals amid Spain’s overtourism crisis

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Council of Mayors on Friday announced plans to limit the simultaneous arrival of cruise ships to the Spanish island …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cruise control: dock blockades cost up to €800,000 per ship

Dutch News

The blockades of the IJmuiden sea lock by Extinction Rebellion which prevent cruise ships from docking in Amsterdam are causing financial damage of between €600,000 and €800,000 per ship, Amsterdam port authority has said. Amsterdam councillor Cas van Berkel, who has asked the council for answers, said the damage will run “into millions” if the campaign continues. Extinction Rebellion said …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cruise control: dock blockades cost up to €800,000 per ship

Dutch News

The blockades of the IJmuiden sea lock by Extinction Rebellion which prevent cruise ships from docking in Amsterdam are causing financial damage of between €600,000 and €800,000 per ship, Amsterdam port authority has said. Amsterdam councillor Cas van Berkel, who has asked the council for answers, said the damage will run “into millions” if the campaign continues. Extinction Rebellion said …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

UNESCO World Heritage Site and Montenegro's Adriatic gem Kotor struggles with tourist influx

Hindustan Times

A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor in Montenegro is struggling to cope with a surge in tourism that is clogging its narrow streets and raising environmental concerns. Cruise ships ferrying thousands of daily visitors navigate to dock at the city port amid concerns about 'over-tourism' in Kotor, Montenegro. …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

The isolated tourist hotspot taking action to stop overtourism from cruise ships

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Cruise ships are docked on June 9, 2023, in downtown Juneau, Alaska The current “overwhelming" number …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alaskan tourist hotspot fed up with cruise ships considers drastic move to give locals a break from pesky visitors

Daily Mail

Voters living in the capital city of Alaska could pass a measure that would severely limit the entry of cruise ships, a potential win for locals who have long been upset over the never-ending flood of tourists. The measure, if passed on October 1, would ban cruise ships with 250 or more passengers from docking in Juneau on Saturdays, stopping …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

An Alaska tourist spot will vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays to give locals a break

Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska — Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. Tourism is about all the “local businesses that rely on cruise passengers and our place in the community,” said McDonnell, who is involved in Protect Juneau’s Future, which opposes the initiative. Juneau and major cruise …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Hindustan Times

Panaji: India has the potential to develop one of the world’s major cruise tourism destinations with persistent interest among international cruise carriers to visit domestic destinations like Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry, besides existing destinations like Cochin, Goa and Mumbai, said Indian Ports Association chairman Rajiv Jalota said on Friday. Every year, India receives international cruises from Europe …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Are 'green' cruise ships good for the climate?

BBC

Are 'green' cruise ships good for the climate? "The problem is that the number of cruise ships keeps growing and the size of those cruise ships keeps growing as well," says Constance Dijkstra, shipping campaigner at the non-profit Transport & Environment. "It's great that cruise ships are promoting recycling or going plastic free, but if they're going to keep using …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Video: Man Breaks Down The Pros, Cons And Monthly Costs Of Living On Cruise

News 18

Luxury cruise ships are among the most popular vacation and travel options for moving from shore to shore. In his YouTube video, Kevin Martin answered a question about tackling sea sickness and said that one should take a cabin in the middle of the ship to minimise chances of sea sickness as the cruise experiences the least movement in the …

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7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily

China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting Wednesday. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can enter China without the need for a visa at designated cruise ports in 13 cities including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, and stay in the country …

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7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily

China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting May 15. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can enter China without the need for a visa at designated cruise ports in 13 cities including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, and stay in the …

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7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting Wednesday. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can …

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7 months ago

HKSAR govt welcomes policy of visa-free entry via cruise ships at coastal provinces

China Daily

HONG KONG -- China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by the National Immigration Administration on implementing the policy of allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships at provinces along the country's coastline. According to the NIA, starting from Wednesday, tourist groups each consisting of two foreigners or more, and organized or …

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7 months ago

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

China Daily

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Passengers line up for embarkation procedures at …

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7 months ago

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

China Daily

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Passengers line up for embarkation procedures at …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

China Daily

By YANG ZEKUN| China Daily| Updated :2024-05-16 China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Foreign tourist groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by China's domestic travel agencies can enter the country visa-free via cruise ship ports …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

China Daily

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Passengers line up for embarkation procedures at …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

China Daily

By YANG ZEKUN| China Daily| Updated :2024-05-16 China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Foreign tourist groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by China's domestic travel agencies can enter the country visa-free via cruise ship ports …

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6 of the best cruise ships that you must travel on in your lifetime

‘Staggering’ environmental impact on Great Barrier Reef caused by cruise ships, say conservationists

Viking unveils newest ocean cruise ship – here’s everything we know

Mexico’s congress votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

New tax could hit cruise ships docking in Scotland as politicians discuss ‘visitor levy’

Ibiza to limit cruise ship arrivals amid Spain’s overtourism crisis

Cruise control: dock blockades cost up to €800,000 per ship

Cruise control: dock blockades cost up to €800,000 per ship

UNESCO World Heritage Site and Montenegro's Adriatic gem Kotor struggles with tourist influx

The isolated tourist hotspot taking action to stop overtourism from cruise ships

Alaskan tourist hotspot fed up with cruise ships considers drastic move to give locals a break from pesky visitors

An Alaska tourist spot will vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays to give locals a break

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Are 'green' cruise ships good for the climate?

Video: Man Breaks Down The Pros, Cons And Monthly Costs Of Living On Cruise

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

HKSAR govt welcomes policy of visa-free entry via cruise ships at coastal provinces

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports

Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports