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Cruise Passengers Brace For News As Tsunami Warnings Issued Across The Pacific
- A large earthquake in Russia has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific with destinations like Japan, Hawaii, the West Coast of America and Alaska.
- Thousands of cruise passengers could have their itineraries affected, as they await news on how the sea and weather conditions progress.
- Minor warnings have been issued for Australia and New Caledonia.
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia has led to the issuing of tsunami warnings across the Pacific. A range of cruise ships could be affected, with warnings issued across the pacific.
Cruise ships currently cruising in popular sailing regions such as Alaska, Hawaii and the West Coast of the USA. There are even concerns closer to home, with possible waves of up to three metres potentially set to reach the shores of French Polynesia, and other Pacific Islands.
A warning has also been issued for Japan, a popular cruise destination.
New Caledonia, a popular destination for Aussies has also been issued a warning, but it’s less severe, only predicting waves of between 0.3 and 1 metres. Australia also has a warning of waves of up to one metre.
There is particular concern for ships sailing in Alaska, of which there are plenty with July being one of the prime months for an Alaska sailing.
The US Tsunami Warning System has issued a warning for the Alaska peninsula, down through California and even reaching Mexico.
Cruise ships and captains will prioritise safety in moments like this, and are well-versed in how to minimise the risk of any potential harm to guests or the ship.
Strategies to avoid experiencing tsunamis include sailing away from the epicentre, keeping the ships in deeper water and keeping in close contact with emergency services and authorities.
Princess which sails in Japan said in a statement “Diamond Princess has not been impacted and today is safely berthed in Busan, South Korea. We are monitoring the situation closely. We’re always reviewing events across the globe for any potential impact to our cruises and ports of call, and as needed will communicate any changes to our guests and travel advisors.”
The situation is likely to continue to unfold, as the aftershocks following the earthquake in Russia could continue for a couple of days, meaning ships may want to avoid some coastal areas.
The warnings are definitely serious and are already being taken into account across the travel industry, with guests in a Disney Resort in Hawaii being moved from the bottom floors of the resort up to higher levels.
More information will surely come soon, from both emergency authorities who will continue to assess the conditions, and from cruise lines who will provide guests with the most recent updates on itineraries, sea conditions and any required safety procedures.
A group of protesters delayed the arrival of the Celebrity Eclipse at the port of Amsterdam on July 27, 2025.
According to local media, approximately 35 militants from the international activist group Extinction Rebellion took part in the protest.
The rebels used boats, canoes and inflatables to try to prevent the Celebrity Cruises vessel from docking at the Dutch port, maritime news website Schuttevaer reported.
The protest lasted for about two hours and ended with five protesters arrested for assault and refusal to show identification, the website added.
Sailing from Amsterdam since April, the Celebrity Eclipse was able to dock safely at Amsterdam following the protests.
At the Dutch port, the 2,850-guest ship ended an 11-night cruise to Iceland and the British Islands before embarking on a seven-night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords.
In a social media post, Extinction Rebellion claimed to have “stopped the Celebrity Eclipse from docking at the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal.”
The activists added that the protest was aimed at “demanding strict and binding national and international environmental standards and regulations.”
“We protest with this blockade against the harmful influence of cruise ships on humans, nature and the climate,” Extinction Rebellion continued.
Calling the vessels “floating environmental disasters,” Extinction Rebellion stated that cruise ships should not be allowed in Dutch waters.
“We will continue with actions like this until this harmful tourist industry is banned from Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands,” the group added.
Extinction Rebellion disrupted the operation of several cruise ships in 2024, including Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas, Ambassador’s Ambition and Regent’s Seven Seas Mariner.
In addition to the port of Amsterdam, the group also protested against cruise ships in Ijmuiden and the Ijmuiden locks.
Homeported in the Netherlands through mid-August, the Celebrity Eclipse is now scheduled to return to Amsterdam on August 3, 2025.
The recently announced 2027-28 season of Regent Seven Seas Cruises will include three new Immersive Overnight itineraries.
According to a press release, the sailings are highlighted by overnight stays in every port of call, providing guests with a “deeper cultural connection and unhurried exploration.”
Regent is also offering new evening shore excursions created for its Immersive Overnight itineraries.
The new voyages sail to European destinations onboard some of Regent’s newest ships, including the Seven Seas Grandeur and the Seven Seas Splendor.
One of the itineraries sails to Portugal, Spain and France starting on April 28, 2027. In addition to two days at sea, the ten-night cruise features overnight visits to Lisbon, Santander, Bordeaux and Bilbao.
Regent is also planning two Immersive Overnight itineraries in the Mediterranean, with departures set for July 19 and October 31, 2027.
The first sails to ports of call in Italy, Croatia and Spain, including overnight visits to Fusina, Dubrovnik and Barcelona.
Sailing for ten nights, the cruise also includes a two-day call to Livorno, from which guests will be able to visit Italy’s Tuscany region.
The October sailing departs from Civitavecchia for overnight visits to ports in Italy, Croatia and Turkey, such as Dubrovnik, Piraeus and Istanbul.
Regent’s new 2027-28 Voyage Collection includes over 230 sailings visiting destinations in Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, South America, the South Pacific, Canada and New England, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
The season also marks the first full year of service for the new Seven Seas Prestige, which is scheduled to enter service in 2026.
Other highlights of the overall collection include 60 overnight stays in ports like Lima (Callao), Peru; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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