Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cruise sector strengthens economic role in Liguria’s port system
The cruise industry has further consolidated its position as a significant economic contributor to the Ligurian region, according to findings...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cork Port opens 2026 cruise season with AIDAluna ship's maiden call
The Port of Cork Company marked the commencement of its 2026 cruise season on April 13th with the arrival of AIDAluna on its inaugural call to Cork...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Madeira and Northern Portuguese ports establish digital cooperation framework
The port authorities of Madeira and the Douro, Leixões/Oporto and Viana do Castelo have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions reports record Antarctica season with expanded operations and scientific output
HX Expeditions has reported that its October 2025 to March 2026 Antarctic season was the most successful in its history, reinforcing its position as...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hamburg showcases cruise sector at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026
From 13th to 16th April, the international cruise industry is scheduled to convene at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, an event regarded as the...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft developed battery-electric cruise ship concept “Project Vision”
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft (Papenburg yard) has introduced a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise vessel under the designation...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau waterfront development moves forward with Aakw Landing agreement
The Alaskan Native corporation Huna Totem Corporation, in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau, has concluded a tidelands lease agreement...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises plans comprehensive refurbishment of Oceania Marina
Oceania Cruises has announced plans for a major refurbishment of its vessel Oceania Marina, with the project scheduled to take place during a dry...
April 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope marks 50 years with Strasbourg gala and fleet milestones
The French river cruise operator CroisiEurope marked its 50th anniversary with a large-scale celebration held in the port of Strasbourg, France...
April 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings pursuing shoreside workforce reductions
One of the world's largest cruise shipowners, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings/NCLH, is reportedly implementing a significant reduction of its...
April 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Auckland NZ to open new Te Waharoa cruise terminal in 2027
The Port of Auckland (New Zealand) has announced plans to open a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, in early 2027. The facility will be...
April 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Disney expands global strategy with new theme park and cruise fleet growth
The Walt Disney Company continues to expand its presence beyond film and streaming, strengthening its global portfolio of tourism and leisure assets...
April 6, 2026 - Accidents
Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise ship fuel surcharges
Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...
April 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines trials AI food waste monitoring on MS Bolette
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has begun testing artificial intelligence-driven food waste monitoring technology aboard its flagship Bolette...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Trondheim Port advances shore power and cruise quay expansion plans
Trondheim Port Authority has secured a grid connection for the installation of shore power at its principal cruise berth, marking a significant step...
April 4, 2026