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STCW course and certificate requirements for  Cruise Ships  or  Super Yachts . So you want to work on a Cruise Ship or Super Yacht, your future employer asked you to provide  STCW certificates , and now you are wondering where to start and what courses you need.

Major cruise line companies like Carnival, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, and TUI Group would request  STCW training  from marine and non-marine crew members.

Each employer might require different training depending on the position you apply for and the vessel’s flag. The most common flags for cruise ships are Panama, Bahamas, and Malta.

The same requirements apply to Super Yacht recruitment as well.

A little history

S tandards of  T raining,  C ertification, and  W atchkeeping  (STCW) for Seafarers was initially an International Conference. It was originally held in 1978 at the  International Maritime Organization (IMO)  in London.

Subsequently, the STCW Convention has been revised, with the most significant amendments taking place in 1995 (stcw 95) and 2010 (also known as stcw 2010 or Manila amendments). STCW Code, in Part A, contains mandatory provisions with the minimum training standards required for a seafarer, based on their rank, to be able to get onboard a vessel.

STCW is a comprehensive set of international regulations that determine the qualifications and certifications required of all seafarers. The STCW regulations are agreed upon by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and are adopted and implemented in signatory countries worldwide, such as the US and Canada. STCW establishes minimum requirements for personnel operating ships’ qualifications, competencies, and responsibilities.

The STCW code applies to all ships engaged in international voyages and personnel on those ships. It includes passenger ships like cruise ships and Yachts, cargo ships, tankers, and offshore oil and gas platforms.

Why do you need to take STCW Training?

STCW certificates are a universally recognized document that enables seafarers to show they are qualified to work as crew members on ships of all sizes. An accredited maritime agency endorses the certificate, and must be updated periodically to remain current. Obtaining an STCW certification requires seafarers to complete a series of courses and take the necessary exams. It is essential for those wishing to pursue a career in the maritime industry.

STCW courses provide seafarers with the knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively aboard a vessel. Depending on their experience level, courses may focus on subjects such as safety management, navigation, engineering, communications, crowd management, and human resource management. Upon successful completion of these courses, students are awarded an STCW Certificate.

This document shows they have obtained the required competencies and qualifications to be employed on ships under the STCW regulations.

The STCW Certificate is an important document in the maritime industry and is essential for anyone wanting to work in a shipboard capacity. A valid STCW certification is required for safe and effective ship operations.

STCW Certificates, where to start from?

Next, in this guide to STCW Certification, you need to start with STCW basic training, formerly known as STCW basic safety training (aka BST, basic stcw, and basic training). According to STCW Regulation V/2, all personnel of passenger ships, including Cruise Ships and Yachts, are required to take this training.

The training consists of a bundle of four (4) courses titled “ STCW Basic Safety Training courses ,” which every seafarer (marine crew) or non-marine crew, e.g., hotel staff, is obliged to complete before boarding a vessel. STCW BST is composed of the following:

• STCW Personal survival techniques (PST)  (STCW A-VI/1–1)
• STCW Fire Prevention and fire fighting (FPFF)  (STCW A-VI/1–2)
• STCW Elementary first aid (EFA)  (STCW A-VI/1–3)
• STCW Personal Safety and social responsibilities (PSSR)  (STCW A-VI/1–4)

The text in the parentheses indicates the STCW code section that each training applies to. Completing the courses mentioned above leads to acquiring the respective STCW Certificates.

But wait, there is more about STCW training (STCW 2010)

In addition to the STCW Basic Training, some companies also require other courses that were added to the  STCW 2010  amendments related to security, namely:

• STCW Security Awareness (PSA)
• STCW Designated Duties (DSD)
• STCW Crowd Management on Passenger Ships.  Includes Safety training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces.
• STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior on Passenger Ships
• Ship Security Officer

When do you need to refresh your STCW certificates?

You must repeat (refresh) all four STCW Basic training courses every five (5) years.

Crowd Management & Crisis Management training also requires five (5) year refresh.

Security Awareness, Designated Duties, and Ship Security Officer certificates are for life (although some companies might also require refresh training every five (5) years).

Can you get STCW Certificates Online?

Yes, all the courses mentioned above are available online from SQLearn. Completing these STCW courses  online with e-learning  is a nice option to have. By taking advantage of this e-learning option, you can accelerate the process of obtaining your STCW certificates since you no longer have to wait to book a training date. Thus, you can save time and money that would have otherwise been spent on travel expenses and accommodation when attending an in-person training center.

Besides these advantages, learning online also allows for greater flexibility in scheduling and pacing, allowing students to work at their own pace and on their own schedule. By taking advantage of these benefits, you can efficiently become STCW certified while still balancing other vital responsibilities in your life.

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Welcome to our section on training and certification required to work onboard cruise ships.  Here you’ll find everything you need to know about what is required to work onboard cruise ships.

If you are just starting a career at sea you will need the following mandatory STCW courses:

Elementary First Aid Personal Survival Techniques Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Proficiency in Security Awareness (as of 1st January 2014)

Although these modules can be done separately it is far more cost effective to be done as a package – the STCW Basic Safety Training package – which will save you over 25%:

STCW-95 Basic Safety Training package

Additional courses to help kick start your career in the cruise industry:

STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Crowd Management STCW Crisis Management & Human Behaviour

Passenger Safety (get in touch directly for more information)

What else will you need?

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Diploma in Hospitality & Cruise Ship Management

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Individuals looking for employment in the vast cruise ship industry in food & beverage, culinary arts, housekeeping, front office, guest relations, etc. and then advancing to supervisory and managerial positions after gaining work experience.

Description

The 2-year program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the hospitality operations part of a cruise, as well as providing an essential understanding of elements relating to life and work on a cruise ship. As part of the course, students will be studying specialist operational elements such as front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, customer service, effective communication, essential IT skills, and accounting.

Additionally, they will be introduced to the wider world of the cruise industry, its history, players, customers, regulations, concerns such as safety and security.  Please find attached the syllabus of the programme together with the module descriptions.  This is a course that was designed with the help of experts from the cruise industry, thus ensuring that students will be very well prepared for their future career.  Industry placement is an integral part of the programme of study whereby students will undertake a 20-week internship in a 5 Star hotel in the first year.  In the second year they may apply to work on a cruise ship.

What you will learn:

• Hands-on skills in hotel operations including Food & Beverage Management and Rooms Division (Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping)
• Everything about the cruise industry, its history, players, customers, and regulations 
• Safety and security on cruise ships

Hospitality & Cruise Ship Operations – Year 1

• Modules to be covered over a period of 20 weeks
• The Cruise Ship Industry
• Customer Service & Effective Communication
• Cruise Ship Basics
• Front Office Operations
• Housekeeping Operations & Application
• Food & Beverage Service Management
• Food & Beverage Practicals
• Culinary Theory
• Property Management Systems
• Managerial Accounting
• Essential IT and Research Skills
• Professionalism Seminar
• Industry Placement in a 5 Star hotel

Hospitality & Cruise Ship Management – Year 2

• Cruise Operations
• Food & Beverage Operations Management on Cruise Ships
• The Business & Management of Ocean Cruises
• Financial Accounting
• Human Resources Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Hospitality, Tourism & Events Marketing & Sales
• Fundamental Methods of Enquiry
• Integrated Project
• Industry Placement on a cruise ship

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The cruise lines are specific when it comes to the education, skills and experiences required in order to be hired for each particular job. As a new applicant looking for a cruise job, which skills are the most important to have and what training is required for cruise ship employment?

Cruise Ship Job Requirements

Before deciding what training is needed to get hired for a cruise job, you must understand the requirements of the cruise job you are applying for. Most employers have an unrealistic wish list of work experience, education and skills. It’s up to you to show them that you have the perfect blend.

You need to read between the lines of what is required. If they state that they would prefer two years of work experience and all you have is a formal education and one year work experience, it’s time to get creative with how you highlight your skills and experience.

On the other hand, if you have lots of work experience but little education, you need to prove that you know what you need to know. This is where you would highlight the skills acquired through work experience.

How to Get the Training Needed for Cruise Ship Jobs

The bottom line is you may already be qualified for the cruise job you want to apply for. Apart from a formal education, you can get training from even your work and life experiences. Understanding what you are trained to do by assessing your past work history and skills will give you an idea which cruise job to apply for.

In contrast, if you think your resume is lacking in comparison to what a cruise recruiter is looking for, then it’s time to consider getting additional training. You may not want, have the time, or money to go back to school full time. Instead, taking an evening community college course, an online course or even learning a new skill on your own is a great way to beef up your resume.

Develop Your Hard Skills for Cruise Jobs

As discussed in the article Cruise Ships Jobs and No Experience , there are a number of hard skills that can help you get hired to work on a cruise ship. Some of the most important of these skills are customer service skills, sales skills, and computer skills.

You want to highlight to a recruiter that you have these sought-after skills and have specific knowledge that is required according to a job description. Then again, the job description may not be so descriptive. You may have to decipher the additional skills that you think it takes to do the job.

For example, a job description for an assistant waiter or buffet steward may only describe the position as cleaning and setting tables or serving guests. To get more specific, a resume for this position could also mention skills such as “Experience in providing Silver Service” and “Knowledge of wine pairing”. This demonstrates to the recruiter that you really understand what the job is about.

Applicants for cruise jobs should consider getting additional training to develop their hard skills. Many courses are available at colleges as part of their continuing education or professional development programs. Some can even be completed in one day. Here is a list of the hard skills and potential courses that you could list on a resume, relevant to cruise jobs:

Customer Service Skills – Dealing with difficult customers training Customer Service Skills – Servicing the retail customer Sales Skills – Overcoming sales challenges Sales Skills – Upsell and cross sell training Management Skills – Time management skills Management Skills – Leadership coaching Management Skills – Effective problem solving Business Presentation Skills Computer Skills – MS Word Computer Skills – MS Excel Computer Skills – MS PowerPoint Computer Skills – POS (Point of Sale) Training Silver Service Training Bartending Certification Responsible Alcohol Service Training Food and Wine Pairing Course Wine Certificate Classes Training in USPH (United States Public Health) or HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) CDC Vessel Sanitation certificate Safe Food Handling Course Microphone Techniques Course Additional languages

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You may be looking at a completely new career path than the one that has taken you to where you are today. It’s not uncommon to find cruise ship employees who may have started in the corporate world but have decided to work at sea instead. On the other hand, there are those perpetual students who have finally found their niche by taking a job on a cruise ship.

Converting a hobby into a career is just a matter of building your resume to reflect your hobby as a job. You may have a passion for photography and are quite good at it. Mix that with a knack for sales and you have an ideal cruise ship photographer. Same goes for that person that may have been achieving a high level as a PADI diver, get your PADI Dive Instructor certification and you can work on cruise ships.

Another example is the Cupcake Supervisor with Royal Caribbean. Who would have thought that a skill of decorating cupcakes along with sales management skills would be the makings of a cruise job? Or, if you have a passion for Mac and Apple products, there’s a job for you with Celebrity Cruises as an iLounge Macologist.

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4 arrested for allegedly trying to use fraudulent credit cards in cruise ship's casino

According to arrest reports, the four suspects had been passengers on the msc magnifica, which left miami on aug. 19 on a trip with stops in the bahamas, by brian hamacher • published august 26, 2024 • updated on august 26, 2024 at 3:08 pm.

Four passengers on four-day cruise from Miami found themselves behind bars at the end of the trip after authorities said they tried to use fraudulent credit cards in the ship's casino.

According to arrest reports, the four suspects had been passengers on the MSC Magnifica, which left Miami on Aug. 19 on a trip with stops in the Bahamas.

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During the trip, MSC security said the suspects had been attempting to "cash large amounts of money on board" by using fraudulent credit cards in the ship's casino to pay slot machines and other casino games, the reports said.

Security contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which found fraudulent activity related to the suspects' booking of the cruise and financial transactions while on board the ship, the reports said.

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Bahamian Customs and Border Protection were contacted and told to not allow the suspects to leave the ship and enter the Bahamas.

When the ship returned to PortMiami on Friday, the four suspects were taken into custody and booked into jail in Miami-Dade.

The reports said investigators found the suspects had registered three different credit cards during the cruise that were declined because they were fraudulent.

U.S. Customs searched the suspects' phones and found "numerous amounts of personal identifiable information" on the phones, the reports said.

The suspects were identified as 35-year-old Michael F. Emmanuel and 38-year-old Tyrisha Delgado, both from the Boston area, and 28-year-old Devin Jones and 32-year-old Quentin Marcellus Tuck, both from the Beaumont, Texas area.

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All four are charged with organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card. Emmanuel, Delgado and Jones are also charged with fraudulent use of identification.

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I sailed on Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship. The 5-night cruise is a pretty great value, but I wouldn't go again.

• I went on a 5-night cruise aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander that began sailing this year.
• Its cabins and amenities are superior to Paradise, the first ship in the cruise line's fleet.
• Islander is a pretty great value overall, but it still left something to be desired for me.

Margaritaville at Sea had a rocky entrance into the cruise industry — but things could be looking up with its newest ship.

A partnership between Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Margaritaville at Sea had its maiden voyage with  Paradise in 2022.

It didn't go well. Early cruisers called Margaritaville at Sea the "Spirit Airlines" of the sea , criticizing Paradise as having quality issues and a lack of engaging entertainment, dining options, and thematic touches.

I didn't absolutely love my time on Paradise, either, but I recently gave the brand another chance with its second ship, Islander.

I was more prepared for my second Margaritaville at Sea cruise.

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander made its maiden voyage in June.

Like Paradise, Islander is not a new ship but a former Costa Cruises ship. Islander is about 24 years old and has been refurbished for Margaritaville at Sea.

I was curious to see how the 12-deck, 1,105-stateroom ship compared to Paradise, which has 13 decks and 658 cabins.

I selected a cozy interior stateroom , the ship's entry-level accommodation, for five nights. I booked it during Margaritaville at Sea's summer sale, which got me about 30% off.

The total cost was $465.05 per passenger, including taxes and port fees. The rate didn't include add-ons like drink packages or excursions.

This was a great deal compared to what I paid to sail on Paradise last year. On that cruise, I paid $330.70 for a two-night sailing.

I found more Margaritaville fun on the Islander.

If you like Paradise, you'll probably love Islander. Not only do you get longer cruise itineraries , but also you get more dining, bars, and activities.

There are six new eateries out of one dozen offerings, including the complimentary Mexican Cutie Cantina, which serves street tacos for breakfast and lunch; Island Eats, an adults-only outdoor seafood shack; and Islander dining room, which costs extra.

There are 13 bars and lounges, including a three-story LandShark Bar and Lookout and an invite-only speakeasy.

I think the Islander's staterooms are better, too.

My interior stateroom was smaller than it was on Paradise, but the cabin was comfortable and had more Margaritaville vibes.

I appreciated the palm-tree wallpaper, duvet covers that had subtle sateen parrots, and a "Livin' on Islander Time" throw pillow.

I found amenities on Islander that I didn't experience on Paradise.

While on the ship, I received a printed daily newsletter filled with onboard activities.

These included two new live production shows: the country-themed "Conky Tonkin' at Sea" and song, dance, and acrobatics show "Caribbean Heat Remix."

The itinerary also included things like a magic show, theme nights, a mini-golf course, a waterslide, and a circus-themed workshop.

There are several things worth splurging on, too.

Everyone's fare includes access to Fins, the main dining room. It's the only complimentary sit-down restaurant, so I opted to add a dining package to my cruise.

During booking, I added the Ultimate Dining Chill package for $107, which allowed me to try all of the specialty restaurants on board.

It includes dinner at JWB Prime Steakhouse, brunch and dinner at Islander Dining Room, and a $25 dining credit to each of the following restaurants: Far Side Sushi, Tiki Grill, and Island Eats.

I recommend this package if you want to try all the dining options.

I also bought unlimited WiFi for $67.50. It was mostly reliable.

I felt there were some downsides to Islander, though.

In my opinion, the ship's Fins Up! fitness center looked depressing.

I visited daily and found it was almost always empty. Though it was nice to have the place to myself, it still wasn't my favorite.

The space felt minimally stocked with a couple of treadmills, rowers, and weight machines. Its porthole windows were frosted over, so I couldn't even admire the ocean while working up a sweat.

I definitely preferred the gym on the Margaritaville at Sea's older ship, which had much better views.

The Islander's Port of Indecision buffet also let me down — as one of the few complimentary dining venues, it often had long lines.

Plus, the food selection wasn't very impressive compared to other cruises I've been on.

I expected a dozen or more stations with things like sushi or build-your-own noodle bars like I've seen on other cruise lines. However, I found the buffet on the Islander felt limited, mostly just featuring a few hot dishes, a salad bar, and desserts.

Fortunately, though, the buffet had plenty of seating to accommodate its crowds.

I was also put off by the color of the pools.

During my trip, the pool water looked greenish and I found it unappealing, making this the only ship I've sailed on where I didn't go swimming.

I asked the onboard crew about the water, and they said nothing was wrong with it.

When asked about the pool, a representative for Margaritaville at Sea wrote in an email that the water can sometimes have temporary discoloration when it's being actively filtered and chlorinated.

They added, "The water is always safe to swim in even when this occurs and we test the water quality continuously twenty four hours a day, seven days a week through the onboard filtration computer system."

I think Margaritaville at Sea took the complaints about Paradise into consideration when refurbishing Islander.

On this cruise, I got the sense Margaritaville at Sea really took into consideration the negative feedback it received about Paradise.

I found sailing with the Islander to be a much more improved and elevated experience than when I was on Paradise in 2022.

The staff seemed passionate and proactive, and the rooms looked more thematic. Whereas Paradise lacked an immersive Margaritaville experience, Islander is a spirited good time.

But both ships still lack amenities and luxurious perks that many other cruise lines have that I love, including eateries open 24/7, high-quality gyms, and spas with hydrotherapy and thermal suites.

It's unlikely I'll sail Islander again unless there's another major renovation — but I must admit that Margaritaville at Sea's price point and vibes can't be beaten. The Islander a pretty good value for a cruise.

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Port Canaveral backtracks on plan for new cruise terminal over concerns from state, space sector

Facing threats from state officials that many millions of dollars in state government grants might dry up or be withdrawn, Port Canaveral commissioners on Wednesday voted to halt plans to build a new cruise terminal on the site of its current North Cargo Berth 8.

Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue earlier this month sent a letter to the five Canaveral Port Authority commissioners, claiming that the port's plan to turn the North Cargo Berth 8 site into a cruise terminal and cruise parking garage would negatively affect the space industry.

They said that's because of the effect it would have on the commercial space companies' current and planned future operations to recover and reuse launched rocket hardware like boosters and fairings.

"Growing cruise capacity is important," the letter read. "But it cannot be accomplished by shouldering out the longer-term benefits presented by the commercial space launch industry."

"We encourage you — the commissioners of the port — to immediately rescind your announced plans."

Port commissioners reverse course

Port commissioners capitulated, voting 4-1 to reverse their decision to build a cruise terminal/parking garage complex on the North Cargo Berth 8 site. Port Commissioner Kevin Markey voted against that move.

Commissioners did not discuss an alternative plan.

The port had originally planned to build its new cruise terminal on the port's south side, at the current site of Blue Points Marina. But, in May, Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said developing a new cruise terminal there has complications that would take extensive time to sort out, leading the commissioners to choose the north side site.

Murray said after Wednesday's Canaveral Port Authority meeting that the port would "take a hard look" at all its options, "and start all over again," including potentially finding ways to more efficiently use its existing cruise terminals.

"We're going to look at everything," other than making North Cargo Berth 8 a cruise terminal, Murray said. "It's part of doing business. We're OK with it."

Murray did not discuss any timeline for implementing a solution.

Murray said he wants to create a balance between its various business sectors ― cruise, cargo, space, recreation, marinas, restaurants and real estate — adding that "it's tough to keep everybody happy all the time, but we do our best."

State officials' funding threat

Had Port Canaveral not reversed course, the state officials said in their letter:

• "FDOT will commence an immediate review of all current investments in Port Canaveral, and repurpose all planned investments for transportation work program priorities at other seaports and spaceports."
• The Florida Department of Commerce will cease to fund or support funding for Port Canaveral projects; will rescind current funding allocated to Port Canaveral; and will "stringently review the port’s performance with and adherence to the terms and conditions of its (fiscal year) 2017-18 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund award, which was granted, in part, to support of the aerospace industry."
• Neither the Department of Commerce nor FDOT will certify Port Canaveral’s three most recent applications to the Florida Seaport Tourism Economic Development Council for projects related to the cruise industry.

Canaveral Port Authority Chair Micah Loyd said, with the reversal of the port's cruise terminal plan, "we will work with the state, and we will ask for things that we need here."

"So let's turn the lemons into lemonade," he told the other port commissioners.

Murray said the port's current cruise terminal facilities would have difficulty handling more ships, and that has resulted in the port turning away potential cruise business that it could have gotten in a few years.

"It's going to compromise some of our businesses," Murray said.

He said the similar lack of berth space for cruise line expansion at PortMiami and Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades means that cruise lines that might have expanded at Florida's ports instead will base their new ships in New York, California or Texas.

Once that cruise business leaves Florida, Murray said, "it's next-to-impossible to get back."

Murray noted that major cruise lines have many ships on order that are scheduled to enter service in the late-2020s and early-2030s — ships that might not have a cruise port to go to in Florida.

More than 82% of the port's operating revenue is derived from cruise ships and cruise passenger parking. Murray said only about 1% of the port's revenue comes from the space sector.

Port's 'most precious asset'

Murray said the waterfront is the port's "most precious asset."

Nevertheless, Murray said, the port wants to retain its good relationship with FDOT and the Department of Commerce, and that was a bigger issue than the potential loss of grants.

"There's obviously a concern, and we need to sort though that," Murray said, adding that he believes the port has a good relationship with the commercial space companies.

He said the space launch sector is an important industry for the state, and one that state officials don't want to lose to potential launch sites in Virginia, Texas or Alaska.

In a statement related to the latest developments at the port, Space Florida said: "Florida is fortunate that demand at the world’s busiest spaceport remains high now and for the foreseeable future. We look forward to continuing to work with local, state and federal partners and stakeholders on solutions that support the rapid growth of the space industry."

The number of recovered space components going through Port Canaveral is increasing with the increased cadence of launches. Murray said Port Canaveral's cargo facilities handled 54 recovered SpaceX boosters from Oct. 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, up from 39 in the same period a year ago; and 128 SpaceX fairing, up from 82 in the same period a year ago.

Rick Neale contributed to this story.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Celestyal cancels repositioning cruises due to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Cruise company Celestyal has announced the cancellation of its repositioning cruises from Athens to Doha and the return voyage between the two cities, which were originally scheduled to depart on October 26, 2024, and March 8, 2025, respectively.

According to the announcement, the company made the decision “following the recent escalation of political unrest along the original path of passage via the Red Sea.”

The cancelled cruises, named “Ancient Athens to Dazzling Doha” and vice versa, were set to take place aboard the Celestyal Journey and were planned as 14-night voyages. Instead, the ship will undertake a longer 34-night repositioning journey between Athens and Doha, which will be non-commercial.

Due to the additional time required for the ship to travel between the two ports, the scheduling of Celestyal’s cruises in the Arabian Gulf and the Mediterranean will also be affected.

As a result, the first three scheduled “Desert Days” itineraries, departing from Doha on November 9, 16, and 23, have been cancelled. Additionally, the “Heavenly Adriatic” itineraries, originally set to depart on March 22, 29, and April 5, 2025, have also been cancelled.

“In light of the current geopolitical climate along our original route for this year’s winter season, we have decided to operate longer non-commercial repositioning sailings to and from Qatar,” stated Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal.

“We remain committed to our global year-round operations in the Greek Islands, Mediterranean, and Arabian Gulf, and would like to thank our valued guests and trade partners for their understanding and support,” Haslett added.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the Yemeni Houthis have been targeting commercial vessels passing through Red Sea with rockets and drones. 

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