Exactly how these massive floating hotels need to be considered: they are discretionary “resort” destinations, entertainment for the masses causing tremendous environmental damage, and NOT transportation.
Thank you @transportenvironment.org for this excellent report!
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
Thank you @transportenvironment.org for this excellent report!
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
It’s time these floating hotels paid their fair share.
This tax could help cities tackle the problems brought on from cruise tourism, go towards the protection of coastal ecosystems or finance freen infrastructure like onshore power.
Read the report ⤵️
bit.ly/4f9EyVZ
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This tax could help cities tackle the problems brought on from cruise tourism, go towards the protection of coastal ecosystems or finance freen infrastructure like onshore power.
Read the report ⤵️
bit.ly/4f9EyVZ
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Floating hotels
How cruise ships are undertaxed despite their heavy environmental footprint and contribution to overtourism.
www.transportenvironment.org
July 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Exactly how these massive floating hotels need to be considered: they are discretionary “resort” destinations, entertainment for the masses causing tremendous environmental damage, and NOT transportation.
Thank you @transportenvironment.org for this excellent report!
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
Thank you @transportenvironment.org for this excellent report!
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
[1/3] INFOGRAPHIE - Florine Morestin montre que le tourisme de croisière bat des records : +57% en 10 ans (34,6M passagers 2024). Ce boom alimente un trafic maritime intense et une pollution accrue, en particulier en CO2 et en oxyde de soufre dans les villes portuaires. #geography #cruisetourism
Infographie : comment l’essor des croisières pèse sur le climat
Les croisières n’ont jamais été aussi populaires mais cela n’est pas sans impact sur le climat et la pollution de l'air.
www.novethic.fr
June 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
[1/3] INFOGRAPHIE - Florine Morestin montre que le tourisme de croisière bat des records : +57% en 10 ans (34,6M passagers 2024). Ce boom alimente un trafic maritime intense et une pollution accrue, en particulier en CO2 et en oxyde de soufre dans les villes portuaires. #geography #cruisetourism
Norwegian Getaway Full Cruise Ship Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #TourismUpdate www.youtube.com/watc...
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Norwegian Getaway Full Cruise Ship Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #TourismUpdate www.youtube.com/watc...
June 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
If you are planning a visit to Portland (or any one of the beautiful port communities in Maine) you can check Port Call to make sure you are not visiting on a day when a cruise ship will be in port.
maine.portcall.com#!?tab=2&port...
#cruiseships #Maine #Portland #cruisetourism #banscrubbers
maine.portcall.com#!?tab=2&port...
#cruiseships #Maine #Portland #cruisetourism #banscrubbers
June 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM
If you are planning a visit to Portland (or any one of the beautiful port communities in Maine) you can check Port Call to make sure you are not visiting on a day when a cruise ship will be in port.
maine.portcall.com#!?tab=2&port...
#cruiseships #Maine #Portland #cruisetourism #banscrubbers
maine.portcall.com#!?tab=2&port...
#cruiseships #Maine #Portland #cruisetourism #banscrubbers
Cruise Lines Face Threat Of Shrinking Itineraries As Ports Ban Ships And Raise Fees
One reason for limiting cruise tourism is that the economic benefit of cruise passengers is sometimes minimal.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
One reason for limiting cruise tourism is that the economic benefit of cruise passengers is sometimes minimal.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
Cruise Lines Face Threat Of Shrinking Itineraries As Ports Ban Ships And Raise Fees
Cruise lines marketers are faced with a dilemma: how to keep attracting and retaining customers when iconic destinations are off-limits to cruise ships.
www.forbes.com
June 24, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Cruise Lines Face Threat Of Shrinking Itineraries As Ports Ban Ships And Raise Fees
One reason for limiting cruise tourism is that the economic benefit of cruise passengers is sometimes minimal.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
One reason for limiting cruise tourism is that the economic benefit of cruise passengers is sometimes minimal.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
It is clear that attitudes are hardening. There is a groundswell of opinion that cruise tourism is the antithesis of sustainable tourism and the voices of resistance are getting more organised, louder, more visible and more active.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
jameshigham.com/divided-view...
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
jameshigham.com/divided-view...
May 22, 2026 at 4:49 PM
It is clear that attitudes are hardening. There is a groundswell of opinion that cruise tourism is the antithesis of sustainable tourism and the voices of resistance are getting more organised, louder, more visible and more active.
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
jameshigham.com/divided-view...
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
jameshigham.com/divided-view...
[3/3] Malgré des promesses de décarbonation d’ici 2050, il n’existe encore aucun carburant vert disponible à grande échelle. Le secteur mise sur la technologie, mais refuse de freiner la croissance du trafic, pourtant au cœur du problème. #geography #cruisetourism
June 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
[3/3] Malgré des promesses de décarbonation d’ici 2050, il n’existe encore aucun carburant vert disponible à grande échelle. Le secteur mise sur la technologie, mais refuse de freiner la croissance du trafic, pourtant au cœur du problème. #geography #cruisetourism
“Health officials remind passengers that one of the most effective ways to protect themselves is frequent handwashing with soap and water…”
And who reminds the community how to protect themselves when asymptomatic passengers disembark from a cruise ship with an outbreak?
#cruisetourism
And who reminds the community how to protect themselves when asymptomatic passengers disembark from a cruise ship with an outbreak?
#cruisetourism
Outbreak Affects 12 People on US-Flagged Cruise Ship in Alaska. www.cruisehive.com/outbreak-aff... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews
Outbreak Affects 12 People on US-Flagged Cruise Ship in Alaska
Nine passengers and three crew members reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness on a recent sailing on National Geographic Sea Bird in Alaska.
www.cruisehive.com
June 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
“Health officials remind passengers that one of the most effective ways to protect themselves is frequent handwashing with soap and water…”
And who reminds the community how to protect themselves when asymptomatic passengers disembark from a cruise ship with an outbreak?
#cruisetourism
And who reminds the community how to protect themselves when asymptomatic passengers disembark from a cruise ship with an outbreak?
#cruisetourism
[2/3] En 2023, 214 paquebots ont émis 7,4 millions de tonnes de CO2 en Europe. Pour limiter les dégâts, 60% des nouveaux navires fonctionneront en partie au GNL d’ici 2028, mais ce gaz libère du méthane, 80 fois plus réchauffant que le CO2. #geography #cruisetourism
June 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
[2/3] En 2023, 214 paquebots ont émis 7,4 millions de tonnes de CO2 en Europe. Pour limiter les dégâts, 60% des nouveaux navires fonctionneront en partie au GNL d’ici 2028, mais ce gaz libère du méthane, 80 fois plus réchauffant que le CO2. #geography #cruisetourism
AS of March 27, 2026, scheduled port calls showed that the top destinations this year are Puerto Princesa, Coron, Boracay, Manila, and Salomague in Ilocos Sur. #cruisetourism #travel #Philippines
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/06/01/i...
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/06/01/i...
businessmirror.com.ph
June 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
AS of March 27, 2026, scheduled port calls showed that the top destinations this year are Puerto Princesa, Coron, Boracay, Manila, and Salomague in Ilocos Sur. #cruisetourism #travel #Philippines
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/06/01/i...
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/06/01/i...
Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship Behind-Scenes Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruising www.youtube.com/watc...
May 15, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship Behind-Scenes Tour! 🛳️ #CruiseTourism #travel #cruising www.youtube.com/watc...
Mahahual Pays the Price as Cruise Ships Bring Pollution, Crowds and Little Local Gain
“…a test case for what happens when cruise growth keeps accelerating while the towns beneath it continue to ask what, exactly, they are getting in return.”
via @cruiselaw.bsky.social
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
“…a test case for what happens when cruise growth keeps accelerating while the towns beneath it continue to ask what, exactly, they are getting in return.”
via @cruiselaw.bsky.social
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
Mahahual Pays the Price as Cruise Ships Bring Pollution, Crowds and Little Local Gain
Mahahual has become a test case in Mexico’s cruise economy, with residents and researchers arguing that the town bears the environmental and infrastructure costs of cruise tourism while seeing little ...
www.cruiselawnews.com
June 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Mahahual Pays the Price as Cruise Ships Bring Pollution, Crowds and Little Local Gain
“…a test case for what happens when cruise growth keeps accelerating while the towns beneath it continue to ask what, exactly, they are getting in return.”
via @cruiselaw.bsky.social
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
“…a test case for what happens when cruise growth keeps accelerating while the towns beneath it continue to ask what, exactly, they are getting in return.”
via @cruiselaw.bsky.social
#cruiseships #cruisetourism
#PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.
Port of Cork highlights UK Ireland trade partnership during summit in Cork
#PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.
breakbulk.news
March 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
#PortOfCork highlights #UKIreland trade ties as CEO Ann Doherty joins summit with #KeirStarmer and #MichealMartin. Port cooperation with #BelfastHarbour targets #CruiseTourism growth and offshore #WindEnergy supply chain opportunities across the Irish Sea.
#Manila continued to be the country’s leading cruise gateway, followed by #PuertoPrincesa and #Boracay Island. #cruisetourism #tourism #travel #Philippines
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/04/n...
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/04/n...
NOT SIMPLY CRUISIN’ ALONG | Despite challenges, PHL sees steady growth in cruise tourism in 2026 | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
THE Philippines is looking to welcome 127 cruise ships with 5,562 passengers and over 1,400 crew this year. In a news statement, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said this underscores the sustained eng...
businessmirror.com.ph
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
#Manila continued to be the country’s leading cruise gateway, followed by #PuertoPrincesa and #Boracay Island. #cruisetourism #tourism #travel #Philippines
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/04/n...
businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/04/n...
China’s first homegrown cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has launched its unique 'cruise-to-nowhere' voyage from Shanghai! A new way to travel where the ship itself is the destination. 🚢✨ #BeltAndRoad #CruiseTourism #Shanghai https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/07JB2TOO.html
June 14, 2026 at 4:32 AM
China’s first homegrown cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has launched its unique 'cruise-to-nowhere' voyage from Shanghai! A new way to travel where the ship itself is the destination. 🚢✨ #BeltAndRoad #CruiseTourism #Shanghai https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/07JB2TOO.html
PortMiami Surpasses 10 Million Cruise Passengers, Setting New Cruise Industry Record.
www.maritimecurrentnews.com
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#PortMiami
#CruiseIndustry
#CruisePassengers
#CruiseTourism
#PortOperations
#MaritimeIndustry
#MaritimeCurrentNews
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#MaritimeIndustry
#MaritimeCurrentNews
September 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
PortMiami Surpasses 10 Million Cruise Passengers, Setting New Cruise Industry Record.
www.maritimecurrentnews.com
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#PortMiami
#CruiseIndustry
#CruisePassengers
#CruiseTourism
#PortOperations
#MaritimeIndustry
#MaritimeCurrentNews
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#MaritimeCurrentNews
Barcelona to Double Cruise Tourist Tax According to Mayor #CruiseTourism #BarcelonaPort #SustainableTravel
Barcelona to Double Cruise Tourist Tax According to Mayor – Maritime Bell
Barcelona plans to significantly increase the fee charged to cruise passengers visiting the city, according to Mayor Jaume Collboni.
www.maritimebell.com
May 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Barcelona to Double Cruise Tourist Tax According to Mayor #CruiseTourism #BarcelonaPort #SustainableTravel
[1/3] En 2024, 34,6 millions de passagers ont voyagé en croisière dans le monde (+9 %). L’Europe reste un marché clé avec 8,44 millions de passagers. La Méditerranée est la première destination des Européens, devant les Caraïbes et l’Europe du Nord. #geography #cruisetourism
« Les paquebots deviennent une destination à part entière » : la croisière mondiale en hausse de 9 %
Déjà en hausse en 2023, le secteur des croisières a enregistré 34,6 millions de passagers en 2024 dans le monde, soit une hausse de 9 % sur un an.
lemarin.ouest-france.fr
May 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
[1/3] En 2024, 34,6 millions de passagers ont voyagé en croisière dans le monde (+9 %). L’Europe reste un marché clé avec 8,44 millions de passagers. La Méditerranée est la première destination des Européens, devant les Caraïbes et l’Europe du Nord. #geography #cruisetourism
Huge thanks to @marciekeever.bsky.social of @foeus.bsky.social for her wonderful endorsement of our Scrubber Wash Ban proposal ~
it means the ocean to us!
#Portland #Maine
#CruiseMaine #cruiseships
#BanScrubbers #cruisetourism
it means the ocean to us!
#Portland #Maine
#CruiseMaine #cruiseships
#BanScrubbers #cruisetourism
May 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Huge thanks to @marciekeever.bsky.social of @foeus.bsky.social for her wonderful endorsement of our Scrubber Wash Ban proposal ~
it means the ocean to us!
#Portland #Maine
#CruiseMaine #cruiseships
#BanScrubbers #cruisetourism
it means the ocean to us!
#Portland #Maine
#CruiseMaine #cruiseships
#BanScrubbers #cruisetourism
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests #CruiseTourism #XiamenPort #MaritimeTravel
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests – Maritime Bell
Xiamen concluded its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 as Star Voyager departed from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport.
www.maritimebell.com
September 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests #CruiseTourism #XiamenPort #MaritimeTravel
Cruise Plus Launches ‘Sail into Discovery’ Campaign for Ocean and Luxury Cruise Holidays.
PORTS AND SHIPPING
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Cruise Plus Launches ‘Sail into Discovery’ Campaign for Ocean and Luxury Cruise Holidays - Maritime Current News
Cruise Plus, the cruise-and-stay brand of Gold Medal Travel Group, has launched its new “Sail into Discovery” campaign, featuring ocean cruises, luxury cruise holidays and tailor-made cruise-and-stay ...
maritimecurrentnews.com
September 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Cruise Plus Launches ‘Sail into Discovery’ Campaign for Ocean and Luxury Cruise Holidays.
PORTS AND SHIPPING
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PORTS AND SHIPPING
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