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Time Out
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Cape Town's record cruise season wraps: Who's docking in 2025-26?
Cape Town's longest-ever cruise season has officially docked. Over the course of eight months, 83 cruise ships pulled into port, with 11 of them visiting for the very first time. With its dedicated cruise terminal at the V&A Waterfront, world-class infrastructure, and ever-expanding itinerary of global routes, Cape Town is cementing itself as a must-do cruise stop - not just for international luxury liners, but also for homegrown themed experiences, all set to return aboard the MSC Opera in 2026. Highlights of the 2024/25 Cruise Season: 83 ship calls to Cape Town, with 11 maiden voyages R1.32 billion contributed to the regional economy Over 2,000 jobs supported 16% increase in passenger and crew arrivals year-on-year Inaugural visit from Cunard's Queen Anne on 10 April — joining cruise royalty in Cape Town after last year's double call from Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria 'As we work towards the province's goal of doubling tourism by 2035, these figures underscore Cape Town and the Western Cape's growing stature as a leading cruise destination on the African continent,' said Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Wesgro. 'Each new ship that chooses Cape Town brings with it the opportunity to create long-term partnerships,' added David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront. 'Our world-class infrastructure, coupled with Cape Town's natural beauty and diverse experiences, makes us a compelling stop on any global cruise itinerary.' As the 2024/25 season came to a close with the departure of the Crown Princess on 29 June, the city is already charting a bold course for 2025/26. Expect bigger ships, themed voyages, more maiden calls, and continued investment in what's fast becoming one of the continent's most exciting tourism sectors. 'We have worked hard to promote Cape Town as a cruise gateway to Africa. This season's success demonstrates what is possible when government and industry collaborate. Every ship arrival is an economic opportunity – not just for the City, but for communities across the metro,' added Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth at the City of Cape Town, Alderman James Vos. What's Next? Now, all eyes are on the 2025-26 season, kicking off in October 2025. Tourists can look forward to visits from Mein Schiff 4, AIDAprima, Costa Toscana, Queen Mary 2, Seven Seas Mariner and more - along with returning local favourites like MSC Opera's Love Jazz Cruise.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Future King of Norway's stepson Marius Borg Høiby is charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after months-long investigation
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's crown Princess, has been charged with rape and sexual assault. Høiby, stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. Oslo police on Friday announced charges against Høiby on multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. Oslo Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski said Høiby, who is the son of Princess Mette-Marit, was cooperative during police questioning, which is now complete. Evidence in the case was drawn from sources including text-messages, witness testimonies and police searches, the police attorney said. The charges included one case of rape involving intercourse and two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault and two cases of bodily harm, Kruszewksi said at a news conference. 'I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number,' he said. In an email, defense attorney Petar Sekulic said Høiby was 'absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn´t acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases - especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence.' Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski from the Oslo Police District, gives an update on the case against Marius Borg Høiby in the press room at the Police Headquarters in Oslo, Friday, June 27, 2025. (Ole Berg-Rusten/NTB Scanpix via AP) The palace was quoted by the Norwegian newswire NTB saying it would not comment while the case winds its way through the 'normal procedures.' The case was top news in Norway, where the royals are popular. Høiby, 28, previously lived with the royal couple and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, but now lives in a separate house nearby, according to Sekulic. Høiby remains free pending a possible trial and is entitled to a presumption of innocence until a court rules otherwise. Once known affectionately as 'Little Marius,' Høiby grew up in the public eye enjoying the same wealth and privilege as his royal siblings, although his biological father, Morton Borg, served time in prison for drugs and violent offenses. Hoiby has acknowledged cocaine use and addiction. Norway's future queen made headlines in 2001 when she married Haakon because she was a single mother who had lived a freewheeling life with a companion who had been convicted on drug charges.
Free Malaysia Today
19-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Woman charged with posting fake royal marriage cert on TikTok
Persana Avril Sollunda was allowed bail of RM10,000 with one surety. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A woman was charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court today with uploading social media content featuring a fake marriage certificate claiming she was married to a royal. Persana Avril Sollunda, 43, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to her before judge Norma Ismail. According to Berita Harian, the charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum fine of RM500,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both. A further fine of RM5,000 may be imposed for each day the offence continues after conviction. Persana was accused of knowingly uploading a post containing an image of a fake marriage certificate purportedly between Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and a certain 'Crown Princess' Ratu Shana. She is said to have committed the offence on Feb 25, using a TikTok account under the name ' The court allowed her bail of RM10,000 with one surety and fixed July 17 for the submission of documents. She was also ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month until the case concludes. Deputy public prosecutor Nursyuhada Husna Sulaiman handled the prosecution while Persana was unrepresented.
Miami Herald
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Princess Cruises' ship tilts in rough seas; crew member overboard
Much like an airplane hitting unexpected turbulence, a cruise ship occasionally sails into rough seas. Although choppy waters don't typically have a big impact on large cruise ships, in rare cases, sudden wind gusts can send rogue waves into the path of a ship. Related: Carnival Cruise Line gives hurricane season update for cruisers Cruise ship captains are very capable of handling severe weather and typically can steer their ships away from it, but sometimes, an unexpected weather incident just can't be avoided. For example, during a transatlantic cruise in November, a huge wind gust took Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas by surprise off the coast of Spain, which caused the ship to tilt severely. The scary situation caused some damage and minor injuries onboard the vessel, but the captain's quick action prevented the incident from becoming much worse. Now in June, a Princess Cruises sailing in another part of the world just encountered a similar sudden wind shift that was significant enough to cause the ship to list. Much like the captain of Explorer of the Seas, Crown Princess' captain swiftly pivoted to keep passengers safe. Doug Parker shared details on the tilt of the Crown Princess and other cruise news, including a cruise ship crew member who was rescued after going overboard in Crete, on the June 9th edition of Cruise News Today. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Transcript: This is Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Monday, June 9th. A crew member from a cruise ship docked in Crete was rescued after going overboard. Yeah, it happened last week while the ship was docked and passengers were ashore. Fellow crew members threw her a life jacket and called the Coast Guard, who responded quickly. The 30-year-old Tunisian woman, a crew assistant, was pulled from the water, conscious and in good health. The vessel involved hasn't been officially named, but tracking data from points to the Costa Deliziosa as the only ship in port for that day. Related: Royal Caribbean picks iconic godmother; Virgin Voyages faces issue And Princess Cruises' Crown Princess hit rough seas off southern Australia, forcing a temporary shift in course during its 113-day world cruise. Now, winds up to 50 miles an hour came across the side of the ship, causing it to list or tilt about seven degrees. Captain Christopher Lye assured guests that the situation was under control and rerouted the ship briefly before resuming course to Adelaide. The list damaged onboard shops and led to cancellation of shows and activities, but no injuries were reported. Last November, a Royal Caribbean ship faced the same type of list during high winds over a transatlantic cruise. Related: Princess Cruises making big casino change passengers demanded And Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating 35 years of service, sailing from Port Canaveral with a ceremony held aboard Mardi Gras. Carnival launched operations there in 1990 and now homeports more ships at that port than any other cruise line, carrying over 1.2 million guests annually. The celebration included Carnival executives, local leaders, and the Coast Guard. Carnival also donated a hybrid pickup truck to Keep Brevard Beautiful, marking World Ocean Day. Looking ahead, the new Carnival Festivale will debut from the port in 2027, and it'll feature the line's largest water park. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. And cruise stocks were up on Friday. Carnival Corporation: up 1%, 24.28. Royal Caribbean: up 1.8%, 276.34. Norwegian: up 1%, 19.56. And Viking: up 1.8%, 48.79. If you have a lead on a story, let us know. Tips@ Here aboard Carnival Luminosa here in Skagway, Alaska, where it's 38 degrees Fahrenheit but below freezing with a wind chill. Chilly, chilly, chilly. I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. Have yourself a great Monday. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Cruise ship brain bleed strands WA dad in Darwin hospital
A WA family is living through a nightmare after a loving husband and father was left stranded in a hospital in Darwin. Peter and Amanda Jackson were on a cruise from Sydney to Fremantle to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary when their fun-filled holiday turned to horror. While re-embarking on the Crown Princess on Anzac Day in Darwin, Mr Jackson fell backwards and hit his head. The 63-year-old suffered a brain bleed and was taken to the ship's medical bay before being transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital. He had two operations and was unconscious for two days. 'He was unconscious for two days and we were told he was in trouble and to prepare ourselves,' Mr Jackson's daughter Chloe Moloney told this week. 'We were told Dad was too unwell to be transported and he needed to be stable for an airlift. Once he was stable, an airlift was to be done. 'Dad came around and improved and was moved to a ward.' Peter Jackson in hospital in Darwin. Credit: Supplied But just when it looked like some relief was on the way with a transfer back to WA, it was cancelled. 'We couldn't understand why,' Ms Moloney said. 'Dad needs to be admitted to a neuro-rehab facility once a bed becomes available back home. 'Dad's speech has been impacted quite severely, he is quite hard to understand now. He also has issues with his right arm and his high-level balance. 'Flying home commercially is not an option for us, with his condition.' Ms Moloney fears her father has fallen through the cracks in the national and State health systems. 'On Wednesday last week, we were told that neither the WA or NT governments wanted to pay for Dad to get home, even though he needed to be admitted to a neuro-rehab facility,' she said. 'They said we needed to pay to get him on a commercial flight. 'From the research I have done I'm sure this falls under the national health form agreement, where the national government pays or they split the cost.' Chloe Moloney with her parents Peter and Amanda Jackson on her wedding day. Credit: Supplied Ms Moloney said her parents had premium ambulance cover but were struggling to access it. She said the Royal Flying Doctor Service had quoted the family $80,000 to get her dad home, while another quote to have a nurse sit with her father on a commercial flight had come in at $15,000. 'Where is she (Mum) supposed to get all this money from when she has already spent thousands on accommodation so far to stay with Dad?' Ms Moloney said. 'It's been a nightmare. We just want to get him home safely and get the ongoing care he needs. 'My dad is the most beautiful man. When he was of sound mind he would go out of his way to help anyone. 'Well now he needs help and we just can't get it.' The WA Government has been contacted for comment.
