Cruise news (Canada-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Atlantic Canada cruise season breaks records with 1+ million passengers in 2024
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) reported a record-breaking 2024 cruise season, with 1+ million passengers welcomed through 675 vessel...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (BC Canada) concludes 2024 season with record statistics
Prince Rupert Cruise Port (PRCP), managed by Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, concluded its 2024 season after...
November 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar expands Canada & New England cruises in 2026
Windstar Cruises announced an expanded Canada & New England 2026 season, including a new 14-night itinerary and the return of several popular...
November 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sapphire Princess ship's 2026 Canada and New England inaugural cruise season
For travelers drawn to the vibrant fall foliage, coastal villages, and rich history of North America's eastern coast, Princess Cruises has unveiled...
November 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC Canada’s 2024 cruise season wraps with 316 ship arrivals and ~1M visitors
The 2024 cruise season in Victoria concluded on Ocober 30th as the Norwegian Jewel became the last ship to dock at Ogden Point, marking the 316th...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady scheduled for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel - Brilliant Lady, will conclude her inaugural North American season with a selection of 17 new itineraries...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils expanded 2026 Canada & New England itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line will expand its Canada and New England USA season in 2026, adding more cruises, call ports, and overnight port stays. The...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver Cruise Terminal hits new mid-year passenger record
The Port of Vancouver (BC Canada) is on track for a record-breaking cruise season, according to mid-year figures released by the Vancouver Fraser...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virtuoso expands cruise ship tours for Canadian advisors throughout 2024
Virtuoso, the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential vacations, recently organized four Cruise Ship Tour...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announces 2026 itineraries and booking dates
Crystal Cruises has announced the booking dates for its 2026 itineraries, offering guests the opportunity to plan their future voyages. Crystal's...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The "Love Boat" Emerald Princess ship begins inaugural season at Boston's Flynn Cruiseport
On Sunday, July 14th, the Emerald Princess ship will commence her inaugural season at Flynn Cruiseport, marking her arrival as Boston's newest...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver pioneers biometric facial-scanning for cruise ship boarding
Boarding a cruise ship in Port Vancouver (BC Canada) has become more streamlined with the introduction of biometric facial-scanning technology...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils Historic America cruisetour for 250th anniversary
Princess Cruises introduces a distinctive new cruisetour in honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026, tailored for travelers embarking...
May 17, 2024