Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises announces development of 'Little Cay' near Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises is advancing its private island offerings in the Caribbean by developing a second exclusive destination in the Bahamas, provisionally...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Float-out of Viking Amun marks a milestone for Nile Cruises
On April 17th, Viking Group launched/floated out from drydock its newest Nile cruiser Viking Amun. The elegant boat hosts 82 guests in 41 staterooms...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mumbai Port unveils India's largest cruise terminal at Ballard Pier
On April 21, 2025, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) commenced operations, marking a significant advancement in India's maritime...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises unveils names and specifications for inaugural B2B riverboats
The new charter-only river cruise operator Transcend Cruises has announced the names of its first two purpose-built vessels designed specifically for...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Navantia and Royal Caribbean reinforce strategic alliance with framework agreement
On April 15, 2025, the Spanish shipyard-owner Navantia SA and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group formalized a Framework Agreement at RCG's headquarters in...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China starts operations at world’s largest cruise terminal in Xiamen
Following the recent commissioning of MSC Cruises’ new facility at PortMiami—previously designated as the world’s largest cruise...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieves record cruise passenger movements
In March 2025, Port NOLA (New Orleans) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Japan's largest cruise ship Asuka III delivered to NYK Cruises
On April 10, NYK Cruises officially took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft at a ceremony held in Emden, Germany. The event was attended by...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Starboard expands retail operations with TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Starboard Group has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with TUI Cruises, marking a strategic enhancement of its retail footprint...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania's ship Insignia sold to Crescent Seas (residential cruise line)
Crescent Seas, a USA-based luxury residential cruise line, has announced plans to introduce its second residential vessel, a refurbished version of...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises adds two superyachts (Raiya, Xara) and a riverboat (Lumi) in 2026-2027
Emerald Cruises has announced fleet expansion plans with the addition of two superyachts and a riverboat, scheduled for deliveries in 2027. The boat...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line transfers the Sky and Sun ships to Cordelia Cruises India
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has formalized an agreement to transfer two of its SUN-class vessels - Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to Cordelia Cruises...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation expands AIDA fleet with €2 billion Fincantieri order
Carnival Corporation has placed its first cruise ship order for its subsidiary AIDA Cruises. The order, placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises inaugurates its new PortMiami terminal
On April 5, 2025, MSC Cruises inaugurated its new cruise terminal at PortMiami (Florida USA). Designed by Arquitectonica and constructed by...
April 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, presenting over 120 carefully charted itineraries designed for extensive...
April 4, 2025