Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
IMRF and Lloyd’s Register Foundation launch global maritime SAR systems review
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in partnership with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has initiated the first comprehensive...
June 17, 2025- Cruise Industry
Moonlight immersion at sea with Azamara Cruises' night tours
Azamara Cruises, revered for its Destination Immersion ethos and extended nightly stays, has navigated a new course by transforming nocturnal hours...
June 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece rolls out €20 cruise levy for Santorini and Mykonos
Beginning July 1, 2025, vessels calling at the Greek island ports of Santorini and Mykonos during the high season will be subject to a €20 per...
June 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) prepares for IPO to fuel fleet expansion
Waterways Leisure Tourism, the Mumbai-based operator behind Cordelia Cruises, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with India’s SEBI...
June 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation's fleet reaches 44% waste reduction, 50% by 2030
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise shipowner, successfully lowered its per-guest food waste by 44% in 2024 compared to...
June 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises to launch regional and international voyages from Shenzhen in Autumn 2025
Adora Cruises, a leading force in China’s maritime industry, has unveiled a detailed plan for its route deployments from Shenzhen/Shekou over...
June 12, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's scheduled visits to Juneau (Alaska) canceled due to port fee conflict
A rupture in relations between RCI-Royal Caribbean International and the Alaskan port of Juneau has recently resulted in the cancellation of multiple...
June 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lloyd UK’s Register and China Cruises sign strategic partnership for shipbuilding
Lloyd’s Register (LR), the venerable UK class society, and China Cruise Ltd have signed a strategic framework agreement encompassing...
June 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
66th MedCruise General Assembly to convene in Cartagena, Spain, June 2025
The Port Authority of Cartagena will host the 66th edition of the MedCruise General Assembly, scheduled to take place from 10 to 13 June 2025 in the...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival celebrate 35 years of continuous partnership
Earlier today, June 9th, Port Canaveral and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line observed a notable milestone—35 years of continuous partnership—with...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Plata’s Northern Coast surges in cruise traffic
The northern Dominican cruise port Puerto Plata/Taíno Bay—aptly named the "Bride of the Atlantic"—has received around 300 cruise...
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