Cruise ship passengers displaced, flights grounded over Tsunami warnings

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July 31, 2025

Tsunami warnings across the Pacific have upended cruise ship operations in multiple countries.

It triggered the relocation of cruise ships and other vessels to deeper waters from Hawaii, Alaska and the US West Coast.

In some cases, such as in Hawaii, guests on shore trips were unable to get back to the ship in time.

This included the NCL’s Pride of America forced to leave Hilo, Hawaii two hours earlier than scheduled ‘in response to local emergency procedures and to prioritize the safety of our guests and crew.’

Norwegian Cruise Line said guests left on land were advised to ‘seek higher ground and follow instructions from local authorities.’

“As a precaution and due to the temporary port closure, Pride of America has remained at sea, a safer location in situations such as this,” the representative said.

Tsunami evacuation procedures were also in place in Japan and California.

NCL said affected ports will now be gradually reopening as the risk of tsunami is over.

Some flights were diverted away from Hawaii.

In Japan ferries and trains in some regions were cancelled.

Ferries connecting Hokkaido and Aomori on the northern tip of Japan’s Honshu island were suspended, as well as those connecting Tokyo and nearby islands.

Flights at Sendai Airport were cancelled while there were dozens of flight delays at airports in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

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.

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Regent’s 2027-28 Season Goes Big on Overnights – Cruise Industry News

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August 3, 2025

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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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