Abu Dhabi is about to change the game and bring it to the skies with self-driving drone taxis for cruise passengers! In a new venture to literally elevate the tourism scene, AD Ports Group and Advanced Mobility Hub (AMH) have teamed up to launch the UAE’s first trial vertiport for autonomous drone taxis at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal. Imagine hopping on a drone and zooming over the city’s landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

A crew member in needed of urgent medical attention was medevacked from the cruise ship Celebrity Edge while the vessel was sailing off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Responding to the request Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) organized a medical evacuation to transfer the crew member to a medical facility on land. 

Holland America Line has canceled the Zuiderdam's planned port call in Pointe-à-Pitre, originally set for Saturday, November 2. The decision was made due to concerns over the current social unrest in Guadeloupe, safety issues, and logistical challenges with shore excursions.

The 286-meter-long ship carrying approximately 2,500 passengers, was scheduled for its first visit of the season to the port’s cruise terminal. However, the cruise line opted to cancel this stop, prioritizing the safety of its passengers, many of whom are elderly.

A 53-year-old passenger was denied boarding on the German cruise ship AIDAmar, operated by AIDA Cruises, due to severe intoxication, reported Bild.

Captain Dino Sagani got his first look aboard the new MSC World America last week at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Now he’s overseeing the last stages of construction. MSC World America is expected to set sail in spring 2025, with a christening and official launch in April from Miami.

AIDA Cruises is set to release its vibrant new cookbook, The World Eats Colorfully, on November 7, 2024. With over 300 pages packed with recipes, stories, and cultural delights, this cookbook brings the tastes and traditions of AIDA's diverse crew and travel destinations directly to the reader's kitchen. Featuring more than 90 recipes for dishes and cocktails, it’s designed to help people savor the unforgettable flavors of an AIDA cruise from home.

The newly established Crew Welfare Hub at Liverpool Cruise Terminal has wrapped up a highly successful summer season, providing essential support and services to thousands of cruise ship crew members.

Throughout the summer months, the terminal welcomed 97 vessels, bringing in a total of 55,575 crew members. These dedicated professionals worked tirelessly to ensure an unforgettable experience for passengers aboard their vessels.

The Norwegian Star, a 294-meter cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, has arrived at the Damen Shiprepair dock in Brest, France, for a three-week maintenance period that began on October 21, 2024. This technical shutdown, managed by Damen Shiprepair, involves complex repairs and routine maintenance to prepare the vessel for future cruises.

Key Maintenance Projects at Damen Shiprepair:

Today, October 24, Oasis of the Seas kicks off a 14-day transatlantic cruise from Barcelona. After spending the summer doing week-long trips around the western Mediterranean and a visit to the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, the ship is heading to the Caribbean.

Search efforts for a woman who fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near the Bahamas have been suspended, announced the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, approximately 17 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas. Multiple international agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, were involved in the search.