Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises plans next-generation fleet beyond World class
MSC Cruises is exploring new designs for its vessels, aiming to surpass the currently largest WORLD-class ships. The company's Executive Chairman...
November 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages rolls out new incentives and popular perks for travel advisors
The UK-based premium adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages is further enhancing its support for travel agents (known as First Mates) by introducing...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises to showcase Star Legend ship at ILTM Cannes 2024
Windstar's ship Star Legend, a 312-guest, all-suite vessel, will serve as a centerpiece for industry engagement during Cannes' International Luxury...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Albatros Expeditions joins CLIA to strengthen industry presence
Albatros Expeditions/fleet officially joined CLIA/Cruise Lines International Association, enhancing its presence within the broader expedition travel...
November 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name "Riviera Travel" to align with its...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions launches first-ever loyalty program
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched “HX Explorers,” its first dedicated loyalty program designed to reward both experienced...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line - 2 decades and 3M tourists departing Jacksonville Florida
Marking 20 years of continuous cruising from Jacksonville, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrated on November 7th by underscoring its long-standing...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal expands fleet with new order for 3rd luxury ocean ship from Fincantieri
Crystal has confirmed an order with the distinguished Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a third ocean vessel, utilizing an option under...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heraklion welcomes its 500,000th cruise passenger in record-breaking 2024
For the first time in its history, Port Heraklion, Crete Island has surpassed half a million cruise passengers within a single season, marking a...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
1000 passengers daily limit stands as Bar Harbor rejects higher cruise cap
Bar Harbor residents voted to uphold a 1000-passenger per day cap for visiting cruise ships, rejecting a town council proposal that sought to...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 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
Cruise industry revenue in Caribbean hits $4.2 billion, up 27% over 5 years
The cruise industry generated US$4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a 27% increase compared to 5...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku celebrates 10 years with focus on carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn marks a decade since the Meyer family took ownership of the Turku shipyard, a heritage shipbuilding site with roots tracing back to 1737...
November 3, 2024