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26 countries in 116 days: Princess Cruises will sail its longest cruise ever in 2025

Many cruise lines have seen higher demand for long sailings , and now Princess Cruises is going bigger than ever. The cruise line announced a new 2025 World Cruise that will take guests to 26 countries over 116 days, the longest itinerary in its history, the line said Thursday.

The voyage will take guests to 51 destinations around the world, including the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Australia and more on the Island Princess ship, according to a news release .

"We're highly regarded for our World Cruises and our 2025 voyage promises to be one for the ages as our longest adventure ever offered," John Padgett, the line's president, said in the release. "Our expert itinerary planners have assembled an unmatched combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales for a global journey not found anywhere else."

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When is Island Princess' 2025 World Cruise?

Passengers can sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 5, 2025, or from Los Angeles on Jan. 20, according to Princess' website . They can also cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale on a shorter 101-day itinerary.

Where will Island Princess' 2025 World Cruise cruise go?

The cruise will take guests to ports across the world, from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bali and Barcelona, among others, including some firsts for the line. Princess will make its inaugural stops in Bar, Montenegro, and Taranto, Italy, during the sailing, and its first World Cruise visits to Patmos and Volos in Greece, according to the release.

As part of the trip, passengers can visit more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Croatia's Old City of Dubrovnik , and spend more time in port during an overnight stay in Dubai and more than 10 late-night calls.

How much does Island Princess' 2025 World Cruise cost?

The round-trip option from Fort Lauderdale starts at $20,539, and while the round-trip option from Los Angeles starts at $19,999 per person based on double occupancy, excluding taxes, fees and port expenses, according to the line's website .

Travelers who book the round-trip 116-day itineraries and the 101-day option by May 31 can get some perks, like free round-trip economy airfare for guests in balcony staterooms and first-class flights for those in suites, Reserve Collection or mini-suites; the line's Princess Plus package; $500 per passenger in onboard credit for the first two guests in a cabin and more.

Portions of the voyage are also available to book in shorter installments.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Go Big on a Global Adventure: Princess Cruises Offers Longest Voyage Ever with Epic 116-Day World Cruise in 2025

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Princess Cruises is offering its longest voyage ever in 2025, with an epic 116-day World Cruise traversing over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents. Now on sale, this world adventure includes visits to Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Asia and beyond.

Sailing on Island Princess, the 116-day World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, embarking 2025 年 1月 5 日, and Los Angeles on 2025 年 1月 20 日. This destination dreamers delight also includes Princess’ first-ever visit to historic Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy, along with inaugural World Cruise calls to the idyllic Greek Island of Patmos and to Volos – for the Monasteries of Meteora. The full World Cruise itinerary, plus shorter World Cruise segment options can be found at http://www.princess.com/worldcruise .

“We’re highly regarded for our World Cruises and our 2025 voyage promises to be one for the ages as our longest adventure ever offered,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our expert itinerary planners have assembled an unmatched combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales for a global journey not found anywhere else.”

All told, the 2025 World Cruise will provide access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the cruise line’s return to Alexandria for historic Cairo and the pyramids and ancient treasures of Giza. Additional sites include the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Old City of Dubrovnik, The Ancient Greek City of Ephesus (from Kusadasi) and The Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse (from Patmos).

This unique voyage includes an overnight in ultra-modern Dubai, as well as 11 More Ashore late-night calls to enjoy more time to exploring the old town of Cartagena, shopping in Casablanca or making a toast to the nightlife in Sydney. With and array of optional shore excursions, guests can tap into their inner Indiana Jones and discover the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni, Malta’s oldest underground temple and necropolis. In addition, they can walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans wandering the District of the Roman Forum in Cartagena, Spain and stand in awe before Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent The Last Supper in Milan, Italy.

World Cruise 2025 early booking benefits are available for guests booking the 116-day roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale or Los Angeles voyages and the 101-day World Cruise option from Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale by 2023 年 5月 31 日. 以下の特典があります。

• First-Class or Economy Roundtrip Airfare – guests booked insuites, Reserve Collection or mini-suites fly first class to and from LAX or FLL, while guests booking a balcony stateroom receive free economy airfare. Only valid on flights departing the United States or Canada.
• Princess Plus – gives guests almost 60% off a retail value of $140 if components are purchased separately. The enhanced package includes the Plus Beverage Package, single device wi-fi plan and daily crew appreciation, plus two premium crafted desserts, two smoothies or juices, two fitness classes and free shipping of Medallions prior to cruise.
• Onboard Spending Money – for shopping, shore excursions, spa treatments and more, with $500 per guest (for the first two guests in a stateroom).
• Specialty Dining – each guest can dine at award-winning specialty restaurants up to four times during the voyage without worrying about the cover charge.
• Captain’s Circle Benefits – as a thank you for their loyalty, Captain’s Circle Members enjoy an extra up to $1,000 USD in savings per guest, good for the first two guests in a stateroom.
• Limited Time Offer on Liners to or from Dubai – guests booking the 51-, 50-, 65- or 66-day World Cruise Liner itinerary options to or from Dubai, receive $200 per guest onboard spending money.

Guests paying in full for the World Cruise by 2023 年 5月 31 日, receive an additional 5% Future Cruise Credit on their cruise fare.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com .

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This Epic Around-the-world Cruise Will Take Travelers to 51 Countries in 116 Days

Princess Cruises' latest around-the-world voyage is its longest one yet.

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Princess Cruises has announced a new 116-day voyage that will literally take you around the world, and then some.

The list of 51 destinations that the world cruise will visit includes traveler favorites such as Maui, Sydney, Barcelona, Dubai, Athens, Rome, and many others. In all, the cruise will visit 26 different countries across six continents, according to the Princess announcement. For the first time, the World Cruise will make stops in Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy, among other destinations.  “Our expert itinerary planners have assembled an unmatched combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales for a global journey not found anywhere else,” says Princess Cruises President John Padgett in a statement. While the circumference of the planet Earth is 21,600 nautical miles, Princess Cruises’ new voyage will exceed that by traveling 33,500 nautical miles — it's longest cruise ever.

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Guests can choose to depart from either Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2025, or from Los Angeles on January 20, 2025 for the round-trip voyage. 

The global cruise starts at $20,539 , or about $117 a night, for an Interior stateroom which includes dining, entertainment, and fitness facilities. Specialty dining, alcoholic drink packages, Wi-Fi, and other amenities are available for an additional cost. Guests will have the opportunity to experience on-shore excursions at many of the ports. The cruise will take place on the Island Princess, which was recently refurbished in December 2017. The 16-deck, 964’ long cruise ship is award-winning for its on-board amenities of entertainment, spa, and cuisine. As part of the programming, guests will have the opportunity to visit over 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the pyramids of Giza, the Singapore Botanical Gardens, and the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.  If a 116-day voyage at sea is too long, Princess also offers a variety of world cruises that start at only 50 days . 

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Princess Cruises unveils Epic 116-day World Cruise 2025

Princess Cruises has announced its longest voyage to date for 2025, a 116-day World Cruise covering over 33,500 nautical miles and visiting 51 destinations across six continents.

Guests can choose from two roundtrip options departing from Fort Lauderdale FL on January 5th or Los Angeles CA on January 20th, 2025, with stops in Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Asia, and more.

Scheduled for the Island Princess ship , this extraordinary journey will also visit for the first time (for the Princess brand) the popular port cities Bar Montenegro , and Taranto Italy , as well as Greece's Patmos Island and Volos (port for the Meteora Monasteries). The voyage will offer access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Alexandria for historic Cairo and the pyramids, the Singapore Botanical Gardens, the Old City of Dubrovnik , The Ancient Greek City of Ephesus , and The Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse.

Guests can enjoy an overnight stay in Dubai and 11 late-night calls to explore popular destinations like Cartagena, Casablanca , and Sydney . Optional shore excursions include the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni, Malta’s oldest underground temple and necropolis, and walking in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Cartagena, Spain , and viewing Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent The Last Supper in Milan (Genoa), Italy .

Early booking benefits are available for guests who book the 116-day roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale or Los Angeles voyages and the 101-day World Cruise option from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale by May 31, 2023. These benefits include first-class or economy roundtrip airfare, Princess Plus, onboard spending money, specialty dining, Captain’s Circle Benefits, and a limited-time offer on liners to or from Dubai .

Guests paying in full for the World Cruise by May 31, 2023, will also receive an additional 5% Future Cruise Credit on their cruise fare.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Its Longest Voyage Ever – 116-Day World Cruise in 2025

Island Princess will sail more than 33,500 nautical miles during the 2025 World Cruise. 

The trend toward longer cruises continues, even for those cruises that are already long. For 2025, Princess' annual World Cruise will be its longest ever, clocking in at 116 days and traveling more than 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries.

Sailing on Island Princess, the 116-day World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Fort Lauderdale, embarking January 5, 2025, and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025.

The itinerary includes Princess' first-ever visits to Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy, as well as inaugural World Cruise calls to the Greek Island of Patmos, and to Volos (for the monasteries of Meteora).

All told, the 2025 World Cruise will provide access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with 11 late-night calls and an overnight in Dubai.

Clients who book the full World Cruise – either 116-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale or 101-day from Los Angeles – by March 31, 2023 will receive: free first-class or economy roundtrip airfare (dependent on cabin category booked); Princess Plus package for each guest; $500 in onboard credit (for the first two guests in each cabin); four included dinners at specialty restaurants; and up to $1,000 in savings for Captains' Circle members.

Anyone paying in full for the World Cruise by March 31, 2023 will receive an additional 5% future cruise credit on their cruise fare.

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• Princess Cruises unveiled its longest itinerary yet, a 2025 116-day world cruise to 51 locations.
• Extended and around-the-world cruises have seen "record-breaking" booking success.
• Cruise lines like Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and now Princess have been capitalizing on this trend.

Travelers have been craving longer cruises now more than ever before.

And in response, cruise lines — from smaller luxury companies to cruising giants — have been unveiling more extended itineraries to "record breaking" success.

Source: Insider

From a one-month transoceanic cruise to a nine-month circumnavigation of the globe, travelers now have plenty of options for these longer sailings.

Booking a similar around-the-world or extended vacation using planes, trains, cars, and hotels instead of a cruise ship could be a complicated logistical nightmare.

But on a cruise vessel, all of the destinations, planning, food, and accommodations are already included.

There's no need to transfer airports or unpack and repack between hotels.

All the traveler has to do is sit back, take a nap on the pool deck, and wait for the ship to sail from destination to destination.

And this more relaxing form of extended travel has been catching the eyes of cruise fans.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils its around the world cruises and extended "grand voyages" annually.

And for five years in a row, the cruise line has seen "unprecedented demand" for its global cruises, which consistently sell out in "record time."

Regent has also been breaking its own records for the length of its itineraries.

Its most recently announced $95,000 to $266,500 per person global cruise — 154-night itinerary roundtrip from Miami in 2026— will be its longest sailing yet.

This shatters the previous record set only one year prior when Regent unveiled its 150-night 2025 world cruise, which was fully reserved before it even opened for bookings.

Source: Insider , Regent Seven Seas Cruises

New-to-brand travelers made up over one-third of bookings for this 2025 cruise, a spokesperson told Insider in an email.

This ratio of returning to new travelers is the same for Oceania Cruises' currently underway 2023 world sailing, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' brand told Insider.

The Oceania cruise departed for its circumnavigation of the world in mid-January and will complete its journey in July.

Those travelers were lucky to have snagged a spot. The 180-day cruise sold out in under a day, a spokesperson told Insider …

… noting that Oceania has "significantly" increased its number of other extended voyages.

It's "as if [travelers are] making up for time spent at home [during COVID-19]," a Silversea spokesperson told Insider in an email.

Like Regent Seven Seas and Oceania, Silversea Cruises has seen "strong demand" for its extended cruises.

This year the Royal Caribbean Group brand will operate five-times more 21 days and over itineraries compared to 2019, a testament to the demand it's been seeing.

And it's not just the little guys — some of the world's biggest cruise brands are capitalizing on this boom as well.

On April 6, Princess Cruises announced its 2025 116-day world cruise itinerary.

Source: Princess Cruises

Princess unveils world cruises almost annually but this 2025 sailing aboard the Island Princess will be its longest yet.

The global vacation will stop in 51 locations across 26 countries and 33,500 nautical miles ...

... bringing travelers to destinations like 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and several new to the brand or world cruise destinations.

Just two months prior, budget friendly Carnival Cruise Line also unveiled one of its longest cruises yet, a 31-day transpacific journey in 2024 starting at $3,450.

Source: Insider , Insider

It's one of Carnival's 150 "long cruises" now available for booking, a spokesperson told Insider.

But a month at sea is nothing compared to MSC's recently announced 116-day 2025 world cruise.

Almost one-third of the bookings for this 2025 cruise have come from Americans, the most of any nationality, a spokesperson told Insider.

And there's a good chance the cruise could be fully booked come 2025: MSC's global itineraries have consistently sold out since its first one in 2019.

But so far, no around the world itinerary will top the length of Royal Caribbean's upcoming 274-night Ultimate World Cruise setting sail in December starting at $61,000.

In the first week bookings opened in 2021, 70% of suites and staterooms were claimed.

At the time, Michael Bayley — the cruise line's president and CEO — believed the Ultimate World Cruise would sell out.

Now nine months out, there's still some interior and ocean view staterooms left while all of the balcony staterooms and suites have already been reserved.

The nine-month cruise will be segmented into four shorter portions that can individually be booked.

But half of the booked customers have committed to the nine months at sea. Let's just hope they — along with the rest of these extended cruise fans — have sea legs.

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Princess Cruises announces its 116-Day World Cruise in 2025 on Island Princess, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents.

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Island Princess to Traverse 51 Destinations, 26 Countries, and Six Continents Across More Than 33,500 Nautical Miles Around the Globe

Princess Cruises is offering its longest voyage ever in 2025. This epic 116-day World Cruise will traverse over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents. Now on sale, this world adventure includes visits to Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Sailing on Island Princess, the 116-day World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, embarking January 5, 2025, and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025. The voyage includes Princess’ first-ever visit to historic Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy. Additionally, there are inaugural World Cruise calls to the Greek Island of Patmos and Volos – for the Monasteries of Meteora.

The full World Cruise itinerary, plus shorter World Cruise segment options can be found at  http://www.princess.com/worldcruise .

“We’re highly regarded for our World Cruises and our 2025 voyage promises to be one for the ages as our longest adventure ever offered,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our expert itinerary planners have assembled an unmatched combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales for a global journey not found anywhere else.”

The 2025 World Cruise will provide access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This includes the cruise line’s return to Alexandria for historic Cairo and the pyramids and ancient treasures of Giza. Among the additional sites are the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Old City of Dubrovnik, The Ancient Greek City of Ephesus (from Kusadasi) and The Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse (from Patmos).

This unique voyage includes an overnight in ultra-modern Dubai. Also, it includes 11 More Ashore late-night calls to enjoy exploring the old town of Cartagena, shopping in Casablanca, or making a toast to the nightlife in Sydney.

With and array of optional shore excursions, guests can tap into their inner Indiana Jones and discover the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni, Malta’s oldest underground temple and necropolis. In addition, they can walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans wandering the District of the Roman Forum in Cartagena, Spain. Or, stand in awe before Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent  The Last Supper  in Milan, Italy.

Early Booking Benefits

World Cruise 2025 early booking benefits are available for guests booking the 116-day roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale or Los Angeles voyages and the 101-day World Cruise option from Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale by May 31, 2023.

Benefits include:

• First-Class or Economy Roundtrip Airfare  – Guests booked in suites, Reserve Collection, or mini-suites fly first class to/from LAX or FLL. Guests booking a balcony stateroom receive free economy airfare. Only valid on flights departing the United States or Canada.
• Princess Plus  – This perk gives guests almost 60% off a retail value. The enhanced package includes the Plus Beverage Package, single device WiFi plan, and daily crew appreciation. Plus, it includes two premium desserts, two smoothies or juices, two fitness classes, and free shipping of Medallions.
• Onboard Spending Money  – for shopping, shore excursions, spa treatments, and more. Each guest receives $500 (for the first two guests in a stateroom).
• Specialty Dining  – Each guest can dine at specialty restaurants up to four times during the voyage with no cover charge. 
• Captain’s Circle Benefits  – Members enjoy up to $1,000 USD in savings (for the first two guests in a stateroom).
• Limited Time Offer on Liners to or from Dubai  – Guests booking the 51-, 50-, 65- or 66-day World Cruise Liner itinerary options to/from Dubai, receive $200 per guest onboard spending money.

Guests paying in full for the World Cruise by May 31, 2023, receive an additional 5% Future Cruise Credit on their cruise fare.

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Princess Cruises’ Epic 116-Day World Cruise in 2025

Get ready for the ultimate travel experience as Princess Cruises announces its longest voyage ever – an incredible 116-day World Cruise in 2025. Sailing on Island Princess, the cruise will cover more than 33,500 nautical miles and visit 51 destinations across six continents, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Asia, and beyond.

A Journey Like No Other

Princess Cruises’ 2025 World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2025, and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes the cruise line’s first-ever visit to historic Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy, along with inaugural World Cruise calls to the idyllic Greek Island of Patmos and Volos – for the Monasteries of Meteora. Discover the full World Cruise itinerary and shorter World Cruise segment options at http://www.princess.com/worldcruise .

John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, shared his excitement for the upcoming voyage, stating, “We’re highly regarded for our World Cruises, and our 2025 voyage promises to be one for the ages as our longest adventure ever offered. Our expert itinerary planners have assembled an unmatched combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales for a global journey not found anywhere else.”

Unforgettable Experiences

The 2025 World Cruise will offer access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites , including a return to Alexandria for historic Cairo, the pyramids, and ancient treasures of Giza. Additional sites include the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Old City of Dubrovnik, The Ancient Greek City of Ephesus (from Kusadasi), and The Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse (from Patmos).

Guests can also look forward to an overnight stay in ultra-modern Dubai and 11 More Ashore late-night calls, allowing for extended exploration of destinations like Cartagena, Casablanca, and Sydney. Optional shore excursions offer even more adventure, from discovering Malta’s oldest underground temple to walking in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Cartagena, Spain.

Exclusive Early Booking Benefits:

Guests who book the 116-day roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale or Los Angeles voyages, or the 101-day World Cruise option from Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale by May 31, 2023, will enjoy a range of early booking benefits, including:

• First-Class or Economy Roundtrip Airfare
• Princess Plus package with numerous inclusions
• Onboard Spending Money – $500 per guest
• Specialty Dining – dine up to four times at award-winning specialty restaurants
• Captain’s Circle Benefits – up to $1,000 USD in savings per guest for the first two guests in a stateroom

In addition, guests who pay in full for the World Cruise by May 31, 2023, will receive an extra 5% Future Cruise Credit on their cruise fare.

Embrace the spirit of adventure and embark on the journey of a lifetime with Princess Cruises’ epic 116-day World Cruise in 2025. With an unparalleled combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-path locales, this unforgettable voyage promises a truly unique and awe-inspiring experience for travelers seeking to explore the world in luxury and style.

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Princess Cruises announces 116-day world cruise stopping in 26 countries

(Gray News) - If you want to see the world (and don’t mind being on a cruise ship for almost a full four months), then this trip is for you!

Princess Cruises just announced a new 2025 world cruise that will take passengers to 48 ports in 26 countries over 116 days.

While Princess Cruises has offered 100-plus day world cruises before, the cruise line says this is the longest itinerary in its history by several days.

The voyage will set sail on Jan. 5, 2025, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will include stops in Mexico, Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Dubai, Egypt, Greece and Italy – just to name a few.

Guests also have the option to join the ship when it stops in Los Angeles on Jan. 20, 2025, but you will miss the Central America stops that are covered in the first 15 days.

The cruise will end on May 2, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale.

This once-in-a-lifetime trip won’t be cheap – tickets start at about $20,000 per person.

For tickets, the full itinerary and more info, visit Princess Cruise’s website here .

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Board 'The Earl' for a 45-minute cruise on the River Severn. Fun for youngsters and relaxing for adults, a boat trip should definitely be part of a day out

South Quay, Worcester

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One of Britain's biggest Independent self-drive canal boat and river boating holiday operators.

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Enhance your tour of the Cotswolds with a leisure cruise on one of the Cotswolds rivers including the Avon, Severn and Thames.

See below a list of local companies offering River Cruising and Trips.

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AVON BOATING LTD

Enjoy a cruise aboard one of the traditional Edwardian passenger launches from Stratford-upon-Avon . Cruise downstream past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare's tomb) before turning around and passing under the 15th Century Clopton Bridge.

Once through the bridge, the scenery changes as you are carried upstream to discover quiet river-banks and meadows with glimpses of large secluded houses and beautiful river-side gardens.

For more information see - www.avon-boating.co.uk

NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM

Experience the fascination of Gloucester waterways at first hand on a 45-minute long trips along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

Boat trips depart from the National Waterways Museum (at Gloucester Docks) between April and October, accompanied by expert commentary on the history of the canal. Times and availabilty vary with up to three sailings a day during peak periods. Please check with the museum by telephoning 01452 318200 before planning your trip.

Combined boat trip and museum entry tickets are also available.

For further information see - www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/gloucester-docks

Enjoy the River Avon

River trips from Evesham are available from the end of March through to mid October and operate from the beautiful and award-winning Abbey Park in the centre of Evesham, with excellent facilities, shops, museums and car parking close by.

The 55 seater passenger boat – The Handsam Too – is simply the best way to enjoy the River Avon. Twenty five minute trip taking in Evesham Lock and Hampton Church.

11.00 to 16.30 on the hour and half hour.

For further information - www.handsamboatcompany.co.uk/rivertrips.html

Short Cruise on the River Thames

Trips are available from Lechlade (subject to weather and river conditions) aboard the Thames launch  Inglesham  throughout the summer season ( 9th April to the end of September for 2011 ). The departure point is on the south bank of the river from the popular Riverside Park (by kind permission of The Cotswold Water Park Society ).

You will be taken on a relaxing and informative cruise every weekend and Bank Holidays during the season and often operate on weekdays as well during the spring & summer school holidays. Normal operating times are from 11:00 until 17:00. Car Parking is available at the Riverside Park.

For further information - www.lechladetripboat.co.uk

Oxford River Cruises on the River Thames

Take in a fascinating stretch of the River Thames from Oxford and cruise down the university regatta course towards quaint Iffley village. You will pass the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows and the university rowing houses.

This is one of the busiest and most colourful stretches of the Thames (the stretch locally known as The Isis). Rowing eights, punts, university boats and large pleasure cruisers come together in a lively display of all that the river has to offer.

For further information see - www.oxfordrivercruises.com

For an experience to remember go aboard the “Silver Salmon” for your Bath river cruise on the river Avon.

Enjoy a luxury river cruise and see the beauty of the historical city of Bath and the relaxing scenery of the countryside and wildlife down river.

The river vessel is fully equipped for safety and comfort and the moorings are very conveniently situated close to Avon Street car park, the Riverside coach park and Bath Spa station.

Every booking is tailored for your personal requirements and Bath cruises can be arranged for any duration.

Typically, a Bath river cruise of up to 2 hours takes in the sights of the city where we sail right into the weir at Pulteney bridge and see a variety of wildlife on the outskirts of the city. 3 hours takes us downriver through the lock at Weston island, as far as Newbridge and back, and 4 hours allows us time to go further downriver towards Saltford.

For further information see - www.avonrivercruises.co.uk

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Tewkesbury Boat Trips

Our 12 seater Tewkesbury boat Easy Tiger offers 45 minute trips around the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury.

All of our trips (apart from private hire) operate on a first come, first served basis so there is no need to book.

Please note all boat trips are dependant on safe river and weather conditions.

If in doubt, please check with the Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre who will be notified if trips aren't running for any reason.

April - Weekends & Easter Monday

May - Wednesday to Sunday & May Bank Holiday Monday

June - Wednesday to Sunday

July - Everyday

August - Everyday

September - Wednesday to Sunday

October - Weekends and fair weather days (weather permitting)

Private Hire

We are very excited to announce our pontoon boat, Easy Tiger, is now available for private hire on the River Avon in Tewkesbury. Ideal for small groups, families or even a romantic cruise for two! 

Easy Tiger can be hired for 1 or 2 hours at a time outside of our public operating hours. Hire always includes your very own skipper. 

You are more than welcome to bring along your favourite bubbly or picnic basket to enjoy on board.

1 hour - £150.00

2 hours - £250.00

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If you would like book or make an enquiry, please complete the booking form below or send us an email at  [email protected] 

We can accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers.

All bookings are dependent on safe river and weather conditions. In the case of a no sail you will be refunded your full payment

Please make your booking a minimum of 48hrs before your desired trip

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The Classic Severn Cruise - 2023 Itinerary

Nights Long

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Experience The River Severn And Its Historic Towns And Cities

Launching in 2023, The Classic Severn Cruise takes in all the riverside highlights our passengers have enjoyed since we began cruising in 2005 as well as a new destination in the Cotswolds on a six night itinerary.

The Only Cruise To The Top Of The Severn Navigation

This cruise sails the full length of the navigable inland River Severn, from Gloucester to Stourport on Severn and is our only cruise which travels north of Worcester.

The Edward Elgar lowers her flybridge and upper deck to shoot under Worcester Bridge and then squeezes into locks only a few inches wider than her.

At every stop there is a Cathedral, Abbey, museum or place of historic interest.

We expect this cruise to sell out before our season begins. Book today to avoid disappointment.

Day One - Gloucester to Upper Lode Lock

Day two - upper lode lock to  worcester , day three - worcester to stourport to bevere, day four - bevere to upton upon severn, day five - upton upon severn - tewkesbury - gloucester, day six - gloucester and painswick rococo gardens, day seven - departure day.

*Meal Times are 8.30 am Breakfast, 12.30 pm Lunch and 6.30 pm Dinner. Some cruises have lunch ashore during excursions which passengers must buy at their expense.  The above itinerary is subject to change based on weather, tide and local conditions or events.

The MV Edward Elgar

All our cruises in England are on board the 4-star rated Edward Elgar hotel boat. With just 22 passengers and 5 crew, it provides a unique atmosphere whilst our crew look after everything.

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Frequently asked questions, what do i have to pay and when.

Secure your booking with a £200 per cabin deposit. Balance payments must be paid in full 60 days before the cruise is due to depart.

I'm a single traveller. Do you have single cabins and single rates?

Yes. The Edward Elgar and Deborah only musthave twin cabins on board, but we do have single rates available on all cruises.   Please note that to make a single booking, you will need to do so by phone by calling us on 01452 410411 as single bookings cannot be booked online.

All our scheduled cruises will have at least one cabin available at a single rate. Cruises departing in April and October will have two single-rate cabins on every sailing.

Is there parking & is it secure?

Yes. We have on-site parking at the boarding point in Gloucester which is covered, locked and has CCTV.

Parking is £7 per night on our standard package and included in the "Plus" package.

I have reduced mobility, is this suitable for me?

We have been inspected by VisitEngland and received an M1 mobility rating. This means we are considered to be suitable for older and less agile guests with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance. If you would like a full copy of our access guidance then you can find it here .

Do you allow children?

Our holidays are designed to be completely laid back and relaxed. We do not usually allow bookings with children as it is an adult only setting. However, if you charter the vessel in full for Christmas cruises, we do allow children but we ask that children are a minimum of 7 years old for safety reasons.

Do I need travel insurance cover?

Yes. It is very important in case you have to cancel unexpectedly. We do not sell travel insurance but we will provide you with details of travel insurance providers that can arrange suitable cover for one of our cruises. You can use any insurer and we don't insist you use our partner insurer. It is important you purchase coverage as soon as you have booked your holiday. Having travel insurance is a condition of travel with English Holiday Cruises. Here is the link to our partner insurer, Just Travel Cover .

What happens if I need to cancel? What are your terms of booking?

Please make sure you have familiarised yourself and everyone in your party with our terms of booking and cancellation policy .

I have already made a booking. Where can I get the boarding pack information?

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Pricing and Availability

In 2022, 90% of our passengers chose a hotel extension package when taking a six night cruise. upgrade to the plus package to have a seven night holiday for only an extra £100 per person..

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Not got far to come? Our six night cruises now welcome guests from 11.30am on boarding day. If you have an easy journey to Gloucester and don't have concerns about getting to us on time without having to rush, then maybe the standard package is for you. Includes the cruise, pre boarding lunch but parking is extra at the current daily rate.

Plus Package

 If you have something to celebrate or you just want to go all in, then take the Plus package. You get a pre-cruise stay at our partner hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast. Pre-boarding lunch Parking included at no extra cost and we also provide some free souvenirs!

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Why I still think Avalon Waterways has the best cabins in river cruising

Editor's Note

It's all about the view.

As I write this, I am propped up in bed on Avalon Waterways' new Avalon Alegria, marveling at the stunning landscape passing by just a few feet beyond my toes.

The 102-passenger river vessel is sailing up Portugal's famously lovely Douro Valley, and I'm being treated to an ever-moving scene of rolling hills, vineyards and centuries-old towns.

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It's a view I wouldn't have if I were lounging in bed on most other river ships in Europe — at least, if I had my back to the headboard.

Unlike on Avalon Alegria, the beds in cabins on most river ships in Europe face sideways to an interior wall. It's unusual for cabins on river ships in Europe to be configured so that the beds face the view.

It's a little thing that makes all the difference.

As I've written about several times over the years at other publications, Avalon Waterways has my favorite river cruise cabins in Europe, in large part because the beds are configured to face the view in most of them.

It's not just the view-facing beds in Avalon cabins that win my adoration. It's the use of an almost complete wall of glass along the view-side of many Avalon rooms to frame the passing scenery.

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While not every cabin on Avalon vessels in Europe is configured this way, a large portion are. Avalon calls these view-facing cabins with walls of glass Panorama Suites, and they can make up roughly 80% of the cabins on many of the line's vessels.

It's been a key differentiator for Avalon since the cabins began rolling out in 2011. That was the year Avalon unveiled its first Suite Ship, as the line calls vessels with such cabins. The line now operates 16 such vessels in Europe and Asia.

Glass walls instead of balconies

One of the big differences between the Panorama Suites on Avalon's Suite Ships and the cabins on the river ships of some competitors is that they don't have balconies. That allows the entire wall facing the outside to be turned into one big glass panel.

On most Avalon ships, these glass panels measure an astounding 11 feet wide.

What's more, the glass wall can slide open sideways to create a 7-foot-wide opening for fresh air. (Don't worry; you won't fall out when it's open. There is a secondary glass wall that rises up partway with a railing at its top to create a safety barrier.)

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As I am seeing on Avalon Alegria and have seen when sailing many other Avalon vessels, the Panorama Suites typically have small seating areas next to the walls of glass. When the glass wall is slid open, you have the feeling of being on a balcony even though it's not a balcony, as you can sit in the seating area at the edge of the now-open wall.

It's an "open-air" balcony, as Avalon calls it.

It's the highlight feature of a cabin type that is perfect in just about every way. At 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are larger than most standard cabins on European river ships. They're modern and stylish, too. They have comfy beds and elegant bathrooms with spacious showers.

Adding balconies to cabins on river ships isn't easy. The narrowness of the locks on European rivers means that river ships must be built to be very narrow — too narrow to have cabins that are both spacious enough to be comfortable and have balconies at their ends.

Still, many river lines design their river ships with balconies attached to cabins despite such limitations, as they believe it's what customers want. They do it by stealing space away from the interior parts of cabins.

The result is often cabins that have balconies but feel tight on the inside.

In designing its Panorama Suites on river ships without balconies but with stellar views through walls of glass, Avalon has bucked the trend in river cruise cabin design — and in just the right way.

Cabins with balconies are all the rage in cruising, of course, and cruisers think that's what they want. But when you're river cruising, what really matters is the view. You want to see the scenery of the river bank as it rolls by, preferably from the comfort of your bed.

On that count, Avalon's Panorama Suites, with their view-facing beds and walls of glass, have delivered mightily since they first began debuting in 2011.

TPG's Gene Sloan is reporting live this week from a preview sailing aboard Avalon Alegria, Avalon Waterways' first vessel on Portugal's Douro River. Visit his author's page at TPG for all his dispatches.

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I Planned a River Cruise With 48 of My Closest Friends and Family — Here’s How You Can, Too

Here's how I pulled off the trip of a lifetime.

There’s nothing my husband and I love more than traveling, but doing so with family and friends — especially if they’re hesitant travelers or we’re walking them through their first trip to Europe — makes it all the more meaningful for us.

So, as we looked ahead to December 2023 — we'd both be turning 30 and nearing 10 years married — we began to brainstorm epic ways to celebrate.

We thought back to one of our most treasured travel experiences — our first river cruise — on the (unfortunately) now-defunct U River Cruises, and knew this was the perfect way to get as many of our loved ones as possible on board for a week-long adventure in Europe (with minimal logistical headaches and day-to-day planning required on our part).

Sure, I’m a travel writer, but I make no claims as a group trip specialist, and a river cruise has daily itineraries, plus meals, excursions, and fun programming built in. With a mostly U.S.-based group, we knew Europe was the right destination, too: Access is easy, we’ve been many times, and it’s a comfortable first major trip abroad for even the most timid travelers.

As we began to plan Aaron and Skye’s Epic 30th Birthday Bash River Cruise Extravaganza, I scoured CruiseMapper and reviewed charter and group booking options from Emerald Cruises, Lüftner, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld, Tauck, Viking, Amadeus, and more; I compared costs, dates, itineraries, availability, and occupancy of various ships, routes, and companies. 

After much deliberation, we went with AmaWaterways , which turned out to be first in the long line of things that went right.

The Details

AmaWaterways, a family-owned river cruise company with European roots, offered a part-charter option on its newest ship at the best price and at the most convenient time: the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

We spent Dec. 28, 2023, through Jan. 4, 2024 aboard the AmaSiena , sailing the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, Netherlands (one of our all-time favorite cities, an added bonus), on an itinerary known as the Enchanting Rhine .

The Difference Between a Full Charter, Part Charter, and Group Booking

With AmaWaterways, a part charter is similar to a group booking, but you’re obligated to a minimum. Once you sign, you “own” that number of cabins and are responsible for filling them, but can switch names and even cabin types (depending on availability) throughout the process, if needed. The public can also book cabins on a partly chartered ship.

A full charter means reserving the entire ship for your group’s private use; this is more expensive, unless you have a group big enough to fill every cabin and can divide the costs accordingly.

We went with a part-charter option for 10 cabins initially, but ended up with 28 filled. All the bookings had to go through me — a welcome excuse to let my extreme attention to detail be put to good use.

We chose our cruise because the time frame, while a busy period to travel, is also when most people are already off work (or have a lighter-than-usual load). Plus, we’d get to ring in a new year together, and a holiday or special occasion makes a trip like this even easier to justify. Our priority was making the trip as accessible as possible to as many of our loved ones as possible.

Another perk? This route comfortably hit four countries (Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) in a week, checking off lots of countries for everyone.

All 48 members of our crew had as epic of a time as we did — we’re already discussing the second installment of what will perhaps become an annual tradition — and while our group consisted of relatives and friends both old and new, by the end, we all felt like family.

Having almost everyone I love sleeping within 100 feet of me for a week, walking off the ship each morning to explore new countries together, celebrating a massive joint birthday party, watching cousins mingle with best friends mingle with family friends mingle with work partners, seeing New Year’s Eve fireworks erupt in a 360-degree panorama from the ship’s top deck, and partying until the sun rose on New Year’s day — a life highlight, indeed.

How to Plan Your Own River Cruise Group Trip

Want to recreate this memorable adventure in your own way? Below are some tips for helping your trip go off without a hitch.

Don’t poll.

Yes, I said it: Don’t ask for opinions. Everyone’s going to have a different perspective and you’ll overwhelm yourself trying to cater to them all. There’s no way you can please everyone with the perfect itinerary and dates, so do your best to put forth a reasonable plan, get buy-in from a few MVPs, and let go of the rest. 

Create a website.

Unless you want to continually email or text the same information again and again, collect all the relevant links, plans, details, and thoughts in one easy-to-reference receptacle, like a website. Think of it as a wedding website, but for your group trip. Websites are easy to create with Wix, and you can include pages with travel tips, flight recommendations, packing advice , checklists, timelines, and more. You can also use Wix to send email newsletters when you need to blast information to everyone.

Organize, organize, organize.

When it comes to your role as acting-travel-agent-in-chief, Google Drive is your friend. I created a meticulously organized Google Drive, where I tracked everything in documents, sheets, and more, and used Google Forms for further planning.

Check your passport.

You know what’s not fun? Being on the hook for a traveler who can’t find their passport or neglected to check its expiration date .

As guests commit and book, have them send you their passport expiration date so that they locate their passport with plenty of time before the trip and you can ensure it’s still valid. Remember, some countries require six months of validity on a passport.

Encourage early arrivals.

Flying in before your adventure officially begins is a good way to spend extra quality time together, get the mingling started, and ward off any potential travel snafus and delays. You can count on something going wrong with this many moving parts, but by cushioning the beginning of your trip in case of emergency, you’ll get peace of mind and some padding where it counts. 

As the hosts, we arrived in Europe eight days before embarking on our river cruise, opting for a brief stay in Zürich followed by a snowboarding trip in Zermatt to celebrate Christmas and my husband’s birthday. We then took the train to Basel (as a group of seven, after convincing friends to join!).

Create a group chat.

As your adventure nears, a group chat is a great way to get everyone on the same page, make announcements, and begin intros. WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack are all good options. Just be prepared for the conversation to continue long after the trip — the love is still going strong in ours.

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Riviera River Cruises UK announces new "back-to-back" itineraries for 2025

Responding to the growing demand for longer cruise experiences, Riviera River Cruises ( Riviera Travel UK/fleet ) has announced the introduction of new back-to-back/B2B itineraries for 2025.

The B2Bs, spanning from 15 to 29 days, allow guests to seamlessly combine two voyages into one, without changing boats, enabling them to immerse themselves in the captivating cities and scenic landscapes along Europe’s Rhine, Moselle, and Danube. Additionally, the company will introduce three new single cruises (voyages tailored specifically for solo travelers), including its inaugural holiday season itineraries designed for this market segment.

The new back-to-back itineraries for 2025 comprise:

• "The Majestic Rhine, Heidelberg & Switzerland River Cruise" - a 15-day journey featuring 11 visits and tours.
• "The Rhine, Moselle & Switzerland River Cruise" - a 15-day voyage offering 13 visits and tours.
• "Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland" - an 18-day expedition encompassing 17 visits and tours.
• "Grand Cruise of the Moselle, Rhine, Luxembourg & Switzerland" - an 18-day exploration with 18 visits and tours.
• "Grand Cruise Through the Heart of Europe to the Black Sea" - a 29-day odyssey including 27 visits and tours.

The new itineraries tailored for solo travelers include:

• "The Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets" - a 6-day itinerary featuring 3 visits and tours, available in December 2024 and December 2025.
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

By Helen Regan , Kathleen Magramo , Antoinette Radford, Alisha Ebrahimji , Maureen Chowdhury , Rachel Ramirez , Elise Hammond , Aditi Sangal and Tori B. Powell , CNN

Maryland transportation secretary says contractors were working on bridge at time of collapse

From CNN's Antoinette Radford

Maryland State Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld told reporters there were workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the time of its collapse.

"We know there were individuals on the bridge at the time of the collapse, working on the bridge, contractors for us," he said at a news conference Tuesday morning.

Wiedefeld said the workers were "basically doing some concrete deck repair," but said they did not know how many vehicles were involved.

He added that the transport authority has set up a facility for family members of those who were believed to be on the bridge at the time of its collapse.

Baltimore fire chief: Sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water

Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace says authorities have detected vehicles submerged in the water.

“Our sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water,” said Wallace at a news conference on the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge. “I don't have a count of that yet.”

He said emergency services are using sonar, drones and infrared technology as a part of their search for people and vehicles who may have fallen from the Key Bridge into the Patapsco River.

No indication of "terrorism" or intent in Baltimore bridge collapse, police chief says

From CNN’s Andy Rose

Baltimore Police said there was no evidence that the ship collision that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was intentional.

“There is absolutely no indication that there's any terrorism, that this was done on purpose,” Chief Richard Worley said at a news conference.

The FBI  said  that it was joining the investigation into the cause of the collision.

Rescue crews have determined there are vehicles in the Patapsco River following the bridge collapse.

“Our sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water,” said Fire Chief James Wallace. “I don't have a count of that yet.”

Wallace said they are waiting to make sure that the ship is secure and stable before investigators board it.

“Never would you think that you would see, physically see, the Key Bridge tumble down like that,” Mayor Brandon M. Scott said.

Cruises, cars and commodities: What to know about the Port of Baltimore

From CNN's Mark Thompson and Hanna Ziady

The collapse of the   Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River outside the Port of Baltimore threatens to disrupt shipping operations at a major US trade hub for autos, container traffic and commodities. Baltimore also has a cruise terminal.

Closer to the Midwest than any other port on the East Coast, Baltimore ranks first in the United States for autos and light trucks, handling a record 850,000 vehicles last year. It was also the leading port for farming and construction machinery, as well as imported sugar and gypsum. It was second in the country for exporting coal.

Overall, Baltimore ranks as the 9th biggest US port for international cargo, handling a record 52.3 million tons, valued at $80.8 billion in 2023.

“The immediate focus is the rescue operation, but there will clearly be a highly-complex recovery phase and investigation to follow and we don't know what impact this will have on operations at the Port of Baltimore," said Emily Stausbøll, market analyst at Norway-based shipping analytics company Xeneta.

“While Baltimore is not one of the largest US East Coast ports, it still imports and exports more than one million containers each year so there is the potential for this to cause significant disruption to supply chains," she added.

Baltimore's cruise terminal serves ships operated by Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian. Cruises carrying more than 444,000 passengers departed from the port last year.

According to the Maryland state government, the port supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in related services.

Rescue crews looking for at least seven people in Baltimore bridge collapse

Rescue operations are underway near the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as crews look for people who fell into the Patapsco River.

“We are still very much in an active search and rescue posture at this point, and we will continue to be for some time,” Wallace added.

Baltimore Fire says two people have been rescued from the river – one who was uninjured, and another in hospitalized “very serious condition.”

“This is an unthinkable tragedy,” Mayor Brandon Scott said. “We have to first and foremost pray for all of those impacted.”

Ship that collided with Baltimore bridge was chartered by Danish shipping company Maersk 

From CNN's Alex Stambaugh in Hong Kong

The container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday was chartered by Maersk and carrying their customers' cargo, the Danish shipping company told CNN.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," The company said in its statement.

The company, which has a full name of A.P. Moller - Maersk, said no company crew and personnel were onboard the vessel. It said the ship, DALI, is operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group. 

"We are closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy, and we will do our utmost to keep our customers informed," the statement said. 

CNN is attempting to contact the owner and managers of the ship, including Synergy.

FBI Baltimore on the scene at the Key Bridge

FBI Baltimore personnel are on the scene at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, they have said in a post on X.

The agency said it was working "side by side with our local, state and federal partners."

Baltimore fire emergency chief says 2 people saved from water after Key Bridge collapse

The Baltimore Fire Department Chief James Wallace says authorities rescued two people from the water this morning, one without injury and the other who has been transferred to hospital in a serious condition.

Authorities are continuing their search for upwards of seven people, Wallace says. But, he says that number could change as it is a "very large incident." Earlier on Tuesday, an official said as many as 20 people could be in the water.

Wallace added that the crew remains on board the ship, and are communicating with the US Coast Guard. He added that emergency services are looking into reports that there were workers on the bridge at the time of the incident.

Speaking at the press conference, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also described the incident as an “unthinkable tragedy,” and offered his prayers for all those affected, as well as his thanks to first responders.

Authorities share updates on Baltimore bridge collapse

Authorities are holding a news conference on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a large ship.

Divers and search and rescue teams are searching for people in the Patapsco River after several vehicles are believed to have fallen into the water, including one as large as a tractor-trailer, said Kevin Cartwright, director of communications of the Baltimore City Fire Department.

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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse live updates: Ship hits major Baltimore bridge with construction crew on it

What we know.

• A major bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed overnight after it was hit by a cargo ship, authorities said. A representative from Brawner Builders Inc. told NBC News that the company had a construction crew on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said the crew was fixing potholes.
• A search was underway this morning for at least six people who were feared to have been sent plunging into the river, the city's fire chief said, while two people were rescued. Sonar was used to detect vehicles submerged in the water, he added. Authorities believe the eight people were all part of the construction crew.
• The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River, was hit by the 948-foot Dali container ship, the U.S. Coast Guard told NBC News.
• Between the mayday call and the collapse of the Key Bridge, officials were able to stop the flow of traffic from continuing onto the collapsed bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said, adding that the call "saved lives."
• Dramatic video shows the moment the bridge appears to snap and then tumble into the river after the vessel collides with one of its supporting structures.

Buttigieg downplays concerns about U.S. bridges, calls Baltimore collision and collapse 'unique'

Matt Lavietes

Speaking with reporters Tuesday afternoon, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sought to tamp down concerns about the safety and durability of other bridges throughout the country.

"This is a unique circumstance," Buttigieg said, referring to the Francis Scott Key Bridge. "I do not know of a bridge that has been constructed to withstand a direct impact from a vessel of this size."

Buttigieg also promised that the Biden administration would provide Marylanders with support "for as long as it takes," noting the significance of the Key Bridge to the city of Baltimore and to the nation.

"This is no ordinary bridge," he said. "This is one of the cathedrals of American infrastructure. It has been part of the skyline of this region for longer than many of us have been alive."

Buttigieg added that the "path to normalcy will not be easy," quick or inexpensive.

"So in many ways, our work is just beginning to rebuild this bridge and deal with impacts in the meantime, to reopen this port and deal with supply chain impacts in the meantime," he said. "But today we are most acutely focused on the emergency operations underway and on the families that have been impacted."

Buttigieg says collapse will have a 'major and protracted impact' on supply chains

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will have a "major and protracted impact" on supply chains.

"There is no question that this will be a major and protracted impact to supply chains," Buttigieg said, addressing reporters Tuesday afternoon. "It’s too soon to offer estimates on what it will take to clear the channel and reopen the port."

The Port of Baltimore is the biggest automobile shipping hub in the country. 

'Very much still a search and rescue mission,' Maryland governor says

Flanked by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and other government officials, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said authorities are still searching for survivors.

"This is very much still a search and rescue mission," Moore said. "We are still actively looking for survivors ... and that’s a pledge we made to these families."

"There is not a single resource that we will hold off on deploying. I have already authorized the deployment of everything from air, land and sea resources to make sure that this search and rescue operation is carried out to its fullest intent," he added.

Moore acknowledged that the path ahead to heal the community will not be short or easy.

"There’s going to be a long road, not just as we go from search and rescue," he said. "There’ll be a long road as we talk about, 'What does the future of this region, the future of the area look like?' And we’re gonna need each and every one of you."

NTSB has not boarded ship yet, don't have access to 'critical' data recorders

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said that the agency's investigators have not yet boarded the cargo ship to access voice data recorders.

Homendy said that the agency did not want to interfere with the search and rescue operation by authorities and will most likely board the ship for its investigation tomorrow.

"We chose not to board the vessel today to allow some time for the search and recovery which we did not want to interfere with, that is that first and foremost," Homendy said. "We do have some information, but we need to verify that information first before I provide that information."

Homendy noted that retrieving the ship's voice data recorders will be "critical" in the NTSB's investigation.

Satellite images show bridge before and after collapse

Elise Wrabetz

Ship appeared to have 'serious mechanical issues,' captain and maritime instructor says

Jon Schuppe

Capt. Morgan McManus, an instructor at SUNY Maritime College in New York who has worked on container ships, said he could tell there were “serious mechanical issues” with the shipping vessel that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

McManus said video of the Dali, showing its lights going on and off and not making any apparent evasive maneuvers in the minutes before striking the bridge, indicated a loss of power and steering. When that happens, “you’re basically driving out of control,” McManus said.

“There is no worse feeling on a ship than when it goes silent,” he said.

By that point, the Dali would have already left tug boats and a docking pilot behind but would have remained under the guidance of a harbor pilot, McManus said. A statement from the Dali’s owner said the ship had two pilots on board, but didn’t specify what kind.

Ships can drop anchors in an attempt to avert a collision, but given the Dali’s size, speed and distance from the bridge, such a move likely wouldn’t have helped, McManus said. He said that the video appears to show the Dali’s anchors dropped, but it wasn’t clear to him whether that was done before or after the collision.

An investigation of the crash will likely look at why the Dali lost power and propulsion and include examinations of maintenance logs and inspection reports, McManus said.

According to data on the website Equasis, a September 2023 inspection of the Dali in Chile noted “deficiencies” in “propulsion and auxiliary machinery,” including gauges and thermometers. But the ship had subsequent inspections, including one in September in New York, in which no deficiencies were noted.

McManus stressed that those recorded deficiencies don’t necessarily mean anything related to the collision. They “could have been paperwork,” he said.

'Like a scene out of a movie': Only 4 minutes between ship's lights going off and collapse

NBC News’ Ryan Nobles breaks down the Francis Scott Key Bridge collpase timeline that appears to show the four minutes between the moment the cargo ship’s lights went off to the moment the bridge collapsed.

Twisted wreckage in Baltimore stands as a memorial to people gathering to grieve

Peter Nicholas

BALTIMORE — They’d gotten text messages in the middle of the night or woke this morning to the frightening news that the Francis Scott Key Bridge had been struck by an immense cargo ship and collapsed.

So, these Baltimore residents leashed their dogs and gathered up friends and family to head to the Fort McHenry seawall, with its heart-rending view of the twisted remains of what for decades had been a comforting landmark, a symbol of home.

There, they stared across Baltimore harbor as Coast Guard ships searched for survivors. Quietly, they grieved for the dead and hoped that the living might still be plucked from the cold waters.

They still don’t know who may have died when parts of the bridge fell into the Patapsco River. 

Read the full story here.

Ship that hit bridge was in 2016 collision in Belgium

The container ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, the MS Dali, crashed into the Port of Antwerp in Belgium in 2016, port authorities there said.

That collision, on July 11, 2016, resulted in a quay wall being damaged, Antwerp port authorities said in a statement. An investigation was conducted by the Belgian nautical commission. It's not clear what the results were. 

The port didn’t disclose a cause of the accident, but said that “in case an incident happens, a ship can only leave the port after experts have determined that it can sail safely.”

Video from that incident shows the ship crashing into a wall at the port.

Massive engineering task lies ahead after bridge collapse

Kyla Guilfoil

NBC News' Tom Costello reports that it will be a major project to clear the debris and reopen the Port of Baltimore following the bridge collapse.

The water beneath the bridge is believed to be about 50-feet deep, Costello added, so there will be difficult job ahead for reopening the port.

As the 11th largest port in the U.S., the port is critical for cargo shipping and its closing could affect vehicle sales on the East Coast, Costello said.

Costello added that while two victims were rescued from the water following the collapse, six remain missing. With water temperatures still very low, Costello said there are concerns about survivability.

Engineer explains the Key Bridge collapse

Sameh Badie, a professor of engineering at George Washington University, discussed the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge on NBC Washington on Tuesday, explaining that the structure of the bridge could not handle the load of its span after one piece had been destroyed in the collision.

Badie said that the Key Bridge is a continuous steel truss bridge. When the cargo vessel collided with one of the more central piers of the bridge, it could no longer sustain the full span of its weight, causing the collapse, Badie said.

Badie added that the bridge was built in the 1970s, when the size and load of weight of the vessels crossing beneath the bridge were much smaller than the vessel that collided with the bridge today.

Aerial photos show extent of damage

The cargo ship Dali sits in the water several hours after running into and causing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Biden says federal government will pay to rebuild bridge

Marlene Lenthang

Biden said in brief remarks today : “It’s my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge."

"I expect Congress to support my effort. This is going to take some time. The people of Baltimore can count of us to stick with them at every step of the way until the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt," he added.

When pressed further on why the federal government will pay for repairs when the ship may have some culpability, he said, “that could be but we’re not going to wait for that to happen. We’re going to pay for it to get the bridge rebuilt and open.” 

Biden said he plans to visit Baltimore “as quickly as I can.”

Biden calls collapse a 'terrible accident'

Biden said today from the White House that he's spoken with Maryland’s governor, Baltimore’s mayor and other officials and has assured them, “We’re going to rebuild that port together.”

Biden said the government will send "all the federal resources they need as they respond to this emergency." He noted he has been over the Francis Scott Key Bridge “many, many times” in his commutes from Delaware.

He said eight people were unaccounted for in the collapse, two of whom were rescued — one without injury, one in critical condition.

He shared "thoughts and prayers" for the families impacted and noted so far reports indicate this was "a terrible accident" and not an "intentional act."

A timeline of the crash, collapse and initial response

1:24 a.m.: The ship's lights turn off.

1:25 a.m.: The ship's lights turn back on.

1:25 a.m.: Dark black smoke starts billowing from ship's chimney.

1:26 a.m. The ship appears to turn.

1:26 a.m. The ship's lights turn off again.

1:27 a.m. The ship's lights turn back on.

1:28 a.m. The ship crashes into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

1:28:43 a.m. The bridge collapses.

1:40 a.m.: The 911 center dispatches calls to the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) for reports of water rescue in the Patapsco River, according to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. As units were responding, fire officials started receiving calls of multiple people in the water.

1:50 a.m.: The first fire unit arrives on the scene and reports a complete collapse of Key Bridge, Wallace said. The fire department was given information that there were “likely multiple people on the bridge," who were now in the water, Wallace said.

Some missing workers recently welcomed babies, colleague says

Melissa Chan

Some of the construction workers who are now unaccounted for after the bridge collapse recently had babies, one of their colleagues said. 

About three or four of the Brawner Builders crew members had welcomed babies within the last year, according to Earl Schneider, a structural foreman with the company. 

“I know everybody on that crew personally. They’re all great people,” he said. “It’s tough. It’s been a rough morning."

Schneider, 33, said he last worked on the bridge about two weeks ago. He woke up around 2 a.m. to frantic phone calls from a friend who works at a hospital, who thought Schneider might have been on the bridge early this morning. 

Schneider said he then called the crew members he knew were on the bridge, but all the calls went to voicemail. 

“It’s tragic in a sense of like, it’s a blessing I wasn’t on there, but it comes at the cost of somebody else,” he said. “Folks had their lives changed in a blink of an eye. You don’t know how much time you’ve got.”

Teen describes being awakened by Baltimore bridge collapse

Baltimore resident Kayleigh Gray, 14, was startled awake early today when she heard “a real loud boom” and her bed started shaking as a cargo ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. 

“Since I was asleep, my grandmother woke me up and said, ‘The bridge is gone.’ I said, ‘What are you talking about?’ She said, ‘The ship hit it.’ I said, ‘There’s no way. You’re’ lying,” Gray told NBC News correspondent George Solis. Her grandmother then showed her video footage of the devastating crash. 

She said she and her family go over that bridge every day. Her first thoughts went to the people impacted.

“I was worried about the families to be honest ... I called friends. We called friends and family seeing who was on the bridge. Because my grandfather, he’s supposed to go over that bridge every day. He’s a truck driver. He was supposed to be on that bridge today around 7:30 a.m.,” Gray said.

She said the bridge means "a lot" to people who grew up in the area and hopes that it'll be rebuilt.

Worker recently moved off bridge repair is in 'shock'

A construction worker who was recently moved off a project to repair the bridge is in “shock” as he waits for news on at least six of his colleagues who are now missing.

James Krutzfeldt, 34, a foreman for Brawner Builders, told NBC News he was working on the bridge about two weeks ago. One of his colleagues who was unaccounted for this morning is another foreman whom Krutzfeldt considers his mentor and “work dad.”

“We’re all just waiting for a phone call,” he said. “It’s all up in the air. We’re waiting on our boss and owner to break it down to everybody.”

At least seven workers were pouring concrete to fix potholes on the roadway on the bridge directly above where the ship hit, Krutzfeldt said.

That repair project has been going on for about four years, he said. “We all bounce around,” he said. “It’s sad. I haven’t really realized it yet. I’m still kind of in shock.”

Biden addresses Key Bridge collapse after briefing

Biden was briefed on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this morning by senior members of his team, according to a post to his X account.

The president emphasized that the White House is committed to supporting the response to the collapse.

"I’ve directed my Administration to ensure every federal resource is available to assist search and rescue efforts and response to this terrible incident," the post read.

Biden is scheduled to speak at 12:30 ET on the collapse.

‘Could never imagine:’ Baltimore resident describes moment he heard bridge collapse

BALTIMORE — A resident of suburban Baltimore who can see the Francis Scott Key Bridge from his backyard said he woke up in the middle of the night to his home shaking.

"I could have never, never imagined that it was the Key Bridge that had just collapsed," Georgio Comninos said. "I thought it was perhaps like a really low flying, maybe a military jet, perhaps a small earthquake however unlikely that is in Baltimore."

He questioned why the bridge collapsed so quickly after its collision with the cargo ship.

"I mean, was this thing held up with toothpicks?" Comninos asked. "What’s the deal?

Maersk pauses shipping through Baltimore port

Maersk, a shipping company with vessels in the Baltimore port, released a new customer advisory pausing its shipping through the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore for the time being.

The company said that it would be "omitting Baltimore on all our services for the foreseeable future, until it is deemed safe for passage through this area."

"We are deeply concerned by this incident and are closely monitoring the situation," Maersk's advisory said.

NTSB to hold press conference on bridge collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET on the investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Size of ship negated any measures meant to deflect ships, Johns Hopkins professor says

Jason Abbruzzese

The ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge was big enough that any safety measures meant to try to limit the impact of a collision would have been rendered ineffective, according to Benjamin Schafer, a professor of civil and systems engineering at the nearby Johns Hopkins University.

He stressed that any failure in this situation is centered on the broader issue of maritime safety and infrastructure development.

He said that container ships like the Dali are “a different animal” when it comes to dealing with safety and collisions. "I’m afraid that this is not something that any bridge would be designed to withstand," he said. "We need to make sure this collision does not happen."

"Where’s lessons to be learned here about about how we manage our infrastructure that we need to learn quickly," he added.

Buttigieg to travel to Baltimore

Jay Blackman

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will go to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse today to receive updates at the invitation of Moore.

Workers on the bridge fixing potholes at time of collapse, transportation secretary says

Yuliya Talmazan

There were workers on the Key Bridge fixing potholes at the time of the collapse, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld told reporters in a briefing this morning.

Rescue teams continue looking for six people after two were rescued overnight, he said.

Royal Caribbean says its searching for alternatives to Port of Baltimore

Royal Caribbean said it is searching for alternative ports for its cruise ships scheduled to go in and out of the Port of Baltimore, the 29th largest cruise port in the U.S.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragedy and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and extend our heartfelt prayers to all those impacted," a spokesperson for the cruise line said in a statement. "We are closely monitoring the situation, and our port logistics team is currently working on alternatives for  Vision of the Seas’  ongoing and upcoming sailings."

"Any updates will be communicated to our guests and travel partners once our plans are finalized," the spokesperson added.

Dali crew members notified authorities they lost power, governor says

Moore told reporters this morning that crew members of the Dali container ship that collided with the Key Bridge this morning had notified authorities that they had a power issue.

Biden expected to address bridge collapse today

Monica Alba

President Joe Biden is expected to address the Baltimore bridge collapse before he departs for North Carolina today, a White House official confirmed to NBC News.

Reconstruction of the bridge will be a 'long-term build,' governor says

Moore said reconstructing the collapsed Key Bridge will be a "long-term build."

"It's going to be a build that's going to require every facet and every aspect of our society. It is something that I can tell you we are going to get this done," he said, adding that he can't comment on the time and money it would take as the focus for now remains on saving lives.

Baltimore county executive addresses collapse

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski called the collapse "devastating" and said his "first and most important priority" is to search for and rescue survivors.

"In the days and weeks ahead there will be many questions about the impact of this incident on our families, regional traffic and commerce," he said in a statement released on X. "We will work closely with state and federal partners to make sure we are doing all we can to support everyone impacted."

Olszewski also thanked first responders and called on the Baltimore community to use the tragedy as an opportunity to come together.

Cruise Lines International Association monitoring bridge collapse

The Cruise Lines International Association, the largest cruise industry trade association, said it is “closely following” the Baltimore bridge collapse. 

“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy and collapse of the Key Bridge that occurred last night and extend our support and heartfelt prayers to all those impacted,” a statement said. “We join everyone in extending our thanks and appreciation to the first responders and emergency workers in Baltimore, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other professionals who are working with one goal in mind — to save lives.”

The Port of Baltimore is the 29th largest cruise port in the U.S. 

“Any adjustments to current cruise activity at the port will be announced as soon as available by the individual cruise lines,” the association said.

Maryland governor: 'We are Baltimore strong'

Moore appeared to try to motivate and reassure Marylanders shortly after addressing reporters for the first time since the collapse.

"In the face of danger, we hold out. In the face of heartbreak, we come together, and we come back stronger," Moore wrote on X. "That is what we’ve always done. That’s what we will continue to do."

The governor — who was elected in 2022 — also commended first responders and commended what he described as quick coordination among local, state and federal government agencies.

"Our administration is working closely with leaders at all levels of government and society to respond to this crisis," Moore wrote. "Not just by addressing the immediate aftermath, but also by building a state that is more resilient and more safe."

Vehicles were stopped from getting onto the bridge after collapse, saving lives, Maryland governor says

Between the mayday call and the collapse of the Key Bridge, officials were able to stop the flow of traffic from continuing onto the collapsed bridge, Moore told reporters this morning.

He warned that the investigation is still ongoing and they don't have full details, but that the response may have prevented more casualties. Six people were unaccounted for and two had been rescued, according to authorities.

"Many of the vehicles were stopped before they got onto the bridge, which saved lives," Moore said.

'We stand ready to support Baltimore,' D.C. mayor says

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser offered prayers for “all those impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.”

“This morning, I reached out to Mayor Scott, and we stand ready to support Baltimore in these difficult days ahead,” she wrote on X .

Earlier this morning, the mayor had responded "Oh no," to a tweet sharing video of the bridge collapse, which was met with a flurry of mocking tweets by other X users.

University of Maryland hospital said it received one patient following collapse

The University of Maryland Medical Center received a patient at its trauma center following the collapse, Michael Schwartzberg, a spokesperson for the hospital, said in a statement.

He did not disclose the patient's condition, but added that the person has already been discharged.

'Our state is in shock': Maryland governor says no credible evidence of terror attack

The preliminary investigation of the Key Bridge collapse points to an accident, and there is no credible evidence of a terror attack, Moore told reporters in a briefing. 

"This morning, our state is in shock," he said, adding that the response teams are doing everything in their power to rescue and recover victims of the collapse. "To the victims of this tragedy and their loved ones: All of our hearts are broken," he said.

The FBI in Baltimore also said there was "no specific and credible information to suggest any ties to terrorism at this time." The investigation is ongoing, the FBI said on X.

Brawner Builders confirms it had a crew on Key Bridge at time of collapse

A representative from Brawner Builders Inc. told NBC News that the company had a construction crew on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed.

The company declined to give further details, including how many employees were working at the time of the crash or are still missing.

Earlier this morning, NBC News spoke with the daughter-in-law of Miguel Luna, a Brawner Builders construction worker who was on the bridge. She declined to be interviewed, but did share that she went to the convenience store closest to the bridge’s road closure after receiving a call about the accident to try to get information. As of this writing, she still has not heard any news about her relative from authorities.

Maryland senator calls collapse 'a terrible tragedy'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., today called the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse “a terrible tragedy for our City and our State.”

“I’m praying for those who were on the bridge, and I know there are urgent rescue efforts still underway. I’m thankful for the first responders and emergency crews who are at the scene and are working tirelessly on these efforts,” he said.

Van Hollen said he was heading to Baltimore and is closely monitoring the situation, and has been in touch with the governor and local officials. 

“We are quickly working to address this situation, and I know, as always, Baltimore will come together, united to face this tragedy.”

Baltimore mayor declares state of emergency

Scott officially declared a local state of emergency in response to the collapse.

"Our teams are mobilizing resources and working swiftly to address this crisis and ensure the safety and well-being of our community," he said in a post o n X.

The declaration went into effect at 9 a.m. ET today and will remain in effect for 30 days, according to the mayor's executive order.

More than 11 million vehicles pass over Francis Scott Key Bridge every year

Crystal Minaya

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which runs through the area, sees 31,000 vehicles pass on it a day — or 11.3 million a year, according the Maryland Transportation Authority. 

What is the Port of Baltimore?

The Port of Baltimore is the deepest harbor in the Chesapeake Bay and is the No. 1 port in the country for handling automobiles. 

Last year, it handled 847,158 cars and light trucks, the 13th year in a row it has led all other U.S. ports in handling auto commodities, according to the state .

It's ranked ninth nationally based on the value of its cargo. Last year, it handled 52.3 million tons and $80.8 billion worth of foreign cargo.

Cruise ships, such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, also sail out of the port. 

Close-up photos reveal extent of bridge damage

Max Butterworth

Images released by the Baltimore City Fire Department reveal close detail of the damage caused to the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, after it was struck by a cargo ship this morning.Another image shows a section of the stricken cargo ship’s bow, which was violently ripped apart by the collision.

NTSB to send team to Baltimore

The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to Baltimore today.

Chair Jennifer Homendy will be in attendance as the NTSB's spokesperson.

What was happening to the Dali ship moments before bridge collapse?

Bianca Britton

A livestream of the Key Bridge collapse early this morning sheds some light on what was happening with the Dali as the ship neared the bridge.

Around 1:24 a.m. ET, the ship's lights turn off but only a minute later come back on. Then 10 seconds later, dark black smoke can be seen billowing from the ship's chimney. At 1:26 a.m., the ship appears to turn and moments later loses its lights again. They come back on half a minute later.

At 1:28 a.m., the ship can be seen making impact with the bridge, followed by the span's complete collapse.

Pride and emotion as Baltimore resident says goodbye to beloved bridge

To the people of Maryland, this was more than just a bridge — it was a symbol of local pride.

"I was always proud because of being from Baltimore, that was one of the proud things that we built that, you know, and it [was] still standing," Chantel Debord, who lives in Baltimore, said in an interview with NBC News.

"And just being able to say that our port is one of the reasons why the East Coast over here gets a lot of their product," she added.

Debord predicted that taxes could rise, plus the region could see a big hit to its fishing industry, as well as longer commutes.

Her reaction was infused with a profound sense of loss. "It’s sad to see that it’s gone. A lot of hard work in there. A lot of Baltimore people have built it, and people from Maryland, and it’s completely gone," she said.

"People lost their lives and now people are gonna lose their livelihoods."

Debord asked her daughter to take pictures as the pair drove over the bridge two weeks ago, not knowing it would be their last time.

'It's just not there': Shocked local responds to collapse of famous bridge

DUNDALK — Local residents have spoken of the shock of seeing such a famous landmark, a mainstay in the area for generations, suddenly vanish from view.

William Reynolds, from Dundalk, Maryland, a town immediately north of the bridge, described hearing a sound "like a tractor trailer hitting the wall" this morning and came to see it for himself at 5:30 a.m. He lives a 2-minute walk away, off the first exit after the bridge.

"It’s literally at the end of the street, you see it coming home every day, pouring into your neighborhood, and now it’s just not there," he told NBC News.

"My parents are on the other side of that bridge, you know, everybody that you know comes back and forth over that bridge even late at night or early in the morning," he said.

After the immediate shock, Reynolds' thoughts soon turned to increased driving times of 45 minutes or more that drivers will face going through the congested city or using the busy I-95 to complete what until early this morning was a simple journey.

"It’s just not there — like the video is real, like, it’s not there," he said.

Aerial footage reveals scale of bridge collapse

A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, in the early hours of today.

No-fly zone established in area of bridge collapse

A no-fly zone has been established in the area around the Baltimore bridge collapse, effective until further notice. 

Drones are also not allowed to fly in the area, the Federal Aviation Administration said. 

“Do not interfere with rescue operations. If you fly, emergency response operations cannot,” the FAA said in a warning on X. 

Water temperature in the harbor is around 47 degrees

The water temperature in the Patapsco River at the site of the Key Bridge collapse this morning is currently around 47 degrees Fahrenheit, according to buoy data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A number of people are feared to have fallen into the water after the bridge collapsed, though details are unclear.

Hypothermia can occur in any water temperature below 70 degrees, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Biden briefed on bridge collapse

Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner

President Joe Biden has been briefed on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore and ongoing search and rescue efforts, a White House official said today.

"He will continue to receive updates from his team throughout the day," the official said.

Reconstruction 'could cost 10 times more' than the $60 million build price, leading British engineer says

Henry Austin

Reconstruction of the Key Bridge could cost over 10 times more than the $60 million it cost to construct it in 1977, a leading British engineer told NBC News today. 

David MacKenzie, senior director of COWI, a British engineering and architecture consultancy firm, said the bridge could be reconstructed in two years “if people get their skates on.” 

“It has to be built quickly because of the pressure on commuter traffic, so procurement will have to be shortcut, so it will be a very expensive rebuild,” added MacKenzie, a long span bridge engineer. 

He said that “there was nothing unusual about the bridge,” before it collapsed and there “was some ship impact protection in the form of big concrete obstacles. But the ship which crashed into the bridge has “somehow got past those,” he said.     

Container ships when the bridge was built in 1977 “were a lot smaller than they are now,” he said, adding that a risk assessment should have picked up on the dangers posed by modern vessels.  

People would expect the new bridge “to be more robust,” he added. 

It would likely take a matter of weeks to clean up the debris, he said, adding that the larger pieces would probably be blown up into smaller pieces and then collected by a crane ship. 

Ship's managing company says all 22 crew members accounted for

The managing company of the ship that collided with the Key Bridge this morning said that all 22 crew members on board, including two pilots, have been accounted for and there were no reports of any injuries.

In a statement to NBC News, Synergy Marine Group said the owners and managers of the Dali container ship, which was bound for Sri Lanka, were fully cooperating with federal and state government agencies.

The company added that the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

Bridge collapse revealed in daylight images

The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship after it struck the span in Baltimore, this morning.

Bridge collapse an 'unthinkable tragedy,' mayor says as workers' fate remains unknown

As loved ones of workers believed to have been on the bridge during the collapse gathered nearby earlier today, there was still no official confirmation of their fate.

"We were being told there were workers on the bridge, we have yet to confirm that," Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James Wallace told reporters this morning.

At the same news conference, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the incident "an unthinkable tragedy."

White House is monitoring bridge collapse

The White House is monitoring the bridge collapse and is in touch with the Maryland governor and the Baltimore mayor to offer federal assistance, a White House official told NBC News.

The official also said there does not appear to be any evidence that the collapse is the result of "nefarious intent."

"Our hearts go out to the families of those who remain missing as a result of this horrific incident," the official said.

Sonar detects vehicles submerged in the water after bridge collapse, fire chief says

Sonar has been used to detect the presence of vehicles submerged in the water after the bridge collapse this morning, but emergency crews don’t have a count of exactly how many yet, Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James Wallace said in his briefing with reporters.

He said there were likely multiple people on the bridge at the time of the collapse, and as a result, likely multiple people in the water.

Crews are still very much in an active search and rescue stage, Wallace added, and will continue to be for some time, searching both above and below water, as well as on the deck of the ship that hit the bridge.

The crews are using different types of sonar capabilities, underwater drones and infrared technology, he said.

Search underway for at least 7 people after bridge collapse, fire chief says

Rescue teams are looking for at least seven people after the Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James Wallace has said in a briefing with reporters.

He said it's a "dynamic count" that they have not nailed down yet, as the search and rescue operation continues.

Two people were rescued after the collapse, Wallace said, with one in serious condition.

Maryland governor declares state of emergency after bridge collapse

Jesse Rodriguez

Moore has declared a state of emergency after the Key Bridge collapse, saying he is working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources.

"We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone’s safety," he said in a statement.

Loved ones of people working on the bridge at the time of collapse gather nearby

Julia Jester

BALTIMORE — A group of people who say they are family members of workers employed by Brawner Builders Inc. have gathered at a Royal Farms convenience store near the entrance of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

They say their loved ones were working on the bridge at the time. One woman told NBC News her father-in-law, Miguel Luna, was among the workers.

They went to the store because it was the closest they could get to the bridge, but they have yet to get any formal guidance as to the status of their loved ones, they said.

Disconnected bridge structure seen from the roadside

Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support in the early hours of today.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offers support following bridge collapse

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he has offered his support to Maryland's governor and Baltimore's mayor, as rescue efforts remain ongoing.

'Please pray for those impacted': Baltimore County executive

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. said on X that he was aware of the incident and rescue efforts were underway.

Dramatic moment of bridge collapse captured on video

The moment of the Key Bridge collapse was captured on a livestream early today, showing a container ship seemingly colliding with one of the bridge's support pylons.

Following the contact, the entire central span of the bridge can be seen collapsing into the water below, as well as onto the ship itself, within seconds.

Just moments before the collapse, vehicles could be seen atop the bridge.

It's not clear how many people or vehicles may have ended up in the water as a result of the collapse.

Map shows location of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

948-foot vessel collided with Key Bridge, U.S. Coast Guard says

The vessel that collided with the Key Bridge early today is a 948-foot vessel named the Dali, the U.S. Coast Guard has told NBC News.

The Coast Guard received a report at 1:27 a.m. ET that the vessel made impact with the bridge. It has deployed three response boats, and pollution responders are en route to the scene, according to Petty Officer First Class Matthew West.

The marine traffic tracker vesselfinder.com has the Singapore-flagged container ship currently located in Baltimore. It says it was headed for Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was expected to arrive there April 22.

Maryland Transportation Authority warns of 'active scene' as traffic rerouted from collapsed bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has warned drivers to avoid the I-695 southeast corridor after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse early this morning, calling it an "active scene."

The authority is advising drivers to use I-95 or I-895 instead.

It earlier said that all lanes were closed in both directions on the bridge, and traffic was being rerouted.

Photo shows collapsed bridge

The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this morning.

Baltimore mayor en route to the scene of the bridge collapse

The mayor of Baltimore has said he is headed to the scene.

Major bridge in Maryland collapses after being hit by a ship

Patrick Smith

A major bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed this morning, possibly leaving a number of people in the river below, authorities said.

A spokesperson for Baltimore Police Department told NBC News that it had been notified of the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an enormous steel structure which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

“I can confirm at 1:35 a.m., Baltimore City police were notified of a partial bridge collapse, with workers possibly in the water, at the Francis Scott Key Bridge,” Detective Niki Fennoy said in a statement.

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How to travel around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: A look at the traffic impact and alternate routes

By Rohan Mattu

Updated on: March 26, 2024 / 3:56 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday  led to a major traffic impact for the region and cutting off a major artery into and out of the port city. 

A bridge column was hit by a large container ship around 1:30 a.m., sending bridge workers and vehicles into the Patapsco River.

Alternate routes after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Maryland transit authorities quickly put detours in place for those traveling through Dundalk or the Curtis Bay/Hawkins Point side of the bridge. The estimated 31,000 who travel the bridge every day will need to find a new route for the foreseeable future. 

Alternate routes to cross the harbor are through I-95 and I-895 with the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-95) and Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-895).  

Where is the Francis Scott Key Bridge? 

The Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River, a key waterway that along with the Port of Baltimore serves as a hub for East Coast shipping. 

The bridge is the outermost of three toll crossings of Baltimore's Harbor and the final link in Interstate 695, known in the region as the Baltimore Beltway, which links Baltimore and Washington, D.C. 

The bridge was built after the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel reached capacity and experienced heavy congestion almost daily, according to the MDTA. 

Tractor-trailer inspections

Tractor-trailers that now have clearance to use the tunnels will need to be checked for hazardous materials, which are not permitted in tunnels, and that could further hold up traffic. 

The MDTA says vehicles carrying bottled propane gas over 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, explosives, significant amounts of radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895).  

Any vehicles transporting hazardous materials should use the western section of I-695 around the tunnels, officials said. 

Rohan Mattu is a digital producer at CBS News Baltimore. Rohan graduated from Towson University in 2020 with a degree in journalism and previously wrote for WDVM-TV in Hagerstown. He maintains WJZ's website and social media, which includes breaking news in everything from politics to sports.

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Authorities in Massachusetts offered their support to the state of Maryland after a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship lost power and plowed into a vital Baltimore bridge early Tuesday, causing a devastating collapse in a matter of seconds.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey called the collision at the Francis Scott Key Bridge “heartbreaking” and said her thoughts were with the victims and survivors. She also sought to calm public concerns that a similar disaster could occur in the Bay State.

“Massachusetts does not have the same kind of cargo traffic that they have through the Port of Baltimore,” and many of the cargo ships arriving in Massachusetts do not pass under bridges, Healey said on GBH News’ “Boston Public Radio” Tuesday morning.

The Port of Baltimore was the 17th largest port in the nation in 2021, ranked by total tons of cargo, according to the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics . Boston ranked 40th.

Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. The major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water. (WJLA via AP) AP

From 1960 to 2015, there were 35 major bridge collapses worldwide after ships or barge collisions, according to a 2018 report by the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure.

About half of the collapses occurred in the United States.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, the cargo ship Dali issued a mayday call as it approached Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, alerting authorities that it had lost power, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

But the ship was still barreling toward the bridge at “a very, very rapid speed,” Moore said, according to the Associated Press. The vessel struck one of the 1.6-mile bridge’s supports, causing an immediate collapse.

Videos of the collision circulated widely on Tuesday.

A construction crew was repairing potholes on the bridge at the time, the Associated Press reported. Two members of the team were rescued from the water, but another six people were still missing as of Tuesday afternoon.

• Read more: A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

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