Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Puerto Plata’s Northern Coast surges in cruise traffic
The northern Dominican port of Puerto Plata—aptly named the "Bride of the Atlantic"—has received around 300 cruise visits over the first...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dominican Republic plans a new cruise terminal in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Port Authority has declared intentions to construct a dedicated cruise terminal in Santo Domingo, initiating a US $400 million project...
June 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norway authorizes municipalities to implement 3% tourist tax amidst rising visitor numbers
On June 5th, the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) approved legislation permitting municipalities experiencing significant tourism-related pressures to...
June 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises begins construction on largest ship to date with steel-cutting ceremony for Oceania...
Oceania Cruises has officially commenced construction on its newest vessel, Oceania Sonata, with a ceremonial steel-cutting held at Fincantieri's...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Shore power commissioned at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
The Port of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has commissioned a shore power installation at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), marking a significant...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands investment in China's cruise market amidst growing demand
Viking Cruises has announced plans to increase its investment in China's cruise tourism sector, citing significant growth potential in both outbound...
June 2, 2025 - Accidents
Legal dispute arises over Skagway's revised excursion tax policy
In December 2024, the Municipality of Skagway (Alaska USA) enacted Ordinance 24-12, amending its sales tax code to include commissions earned by...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cairo hosts inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum to advance maritime tourism strategy
On June 1–2, 2025, Cairo will host the inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy.” This event marks...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises commences $250M modernization of Solstice-class fleet
Celebrity Cruises has initiated a substantial refurbishment program, allocating over US$250 million to modernize its Solstice-class vessels. The...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises starts European river voyages in 2027 on the Rhine and Danube
Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of the RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, will enter the European river cruise market in 2027, beginning operations on the...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC considers building a 4-ship fleet of the world's largest cruise vessels
MSC Cruises is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku (Finland) to construct a new class of ships, tentatively...
May 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global Ports Holding/GPH inaugurates new cruise terminals in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Global Ports Holding (GPH), in collaboration with its local partner Sepcan and the Port Authority of Las Palmas, has officially inaugurated new...
May 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's 2025 European fleet deployment
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line presents a refined standard in summer cruising with its expansive European itineraries, which artfully merge the continent...
May 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line prepares for record-breaking summer operations
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is entering the 2025 summer season with its most extensive deployment to date. With a fleet of 29 large vessels in...
May 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Four Seasons Yachts commissions second ship with Fincantieri
Four Seasons Yachts, in partnership with the parent company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD (shipowner), has secured financing for the construction of...
May 22, 2025