Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Saga Group (UK) might sell its ocean cruise division
Saga Group UK has confirmed that it is exploring forming a "partnership arrangement" for its ocean cruise division. The travel and insurance group...
January 27, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise operator Carnival warns of operational impacts amidst tensions in the Red Sea
Carnival Corporation, on Friday (January 26), joined the growing cohort of companies expressing concerns over potential operational impacts following...
January 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ireland's Port Cork/Cobh reveals 23% surge in cruise ship visits for 2024
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) unveiled the port's cruise schedule for 2024, highlighting an increase of 23% in the number of cruise vessels/booked...
January 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Kiel (Germany) reports strong cruise performance with 1+ million passengers
The port of Kiel (Germany) reported a total of 1,187,148 passengers across 214 calls in the previous year. The Baltic Sea port hosted various vessels...
January 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal designated preferred supplier to Ensemble Travel Agencies
Crystal Cruises has announced its designation as a preferred supplier to Ensemble Travel. Ensemble Travel Group (1968-founded) is a member-owned and...
January 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Barbados' winter cruise season exceeds projections in 2023-2024
Barbados' winter cruise season for 2023-2024 has exceeded expectations, achieving notable milestones and surpassing the statistics from the previous...
January 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty takes helm as CLIA Chairman
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Liberty (Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO...
January 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scenic, Aqua, and Aranui join Expedition Cruise Network
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Aqua Expeditions, and Aranui Cruises recently became members of the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN), elevating the...
January 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises reveals plans for 3 new ships
TUI Cruises (a joint venture between RCG/Royal Caribbean Group and TUI AG) has unveiled plans for the construction of three new vessels in the...
January 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation plans massive newbuilds with Fincantieri for 2028 delivery
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation & plc is in the preliminary stages of commissioning new mega-ships from the...
January 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line increases gratuity rates for guests
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated communication with passengers and travel agencies, informing them of an upcoming adjustment in gratuity rates...
January 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Jersey and Guernsey (UK) collaborate on long-term ferry agreements
The governments of Jersey and Guernsey are collaboratively engaged in securing long-term operating agreements for ferry connections. The initial...
January 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seattle strengthens anti-trafficking efforts with major cruise lines
On January 11, 2024, the Port of Seattle (Washington USA) disclosed the extension of its Port Allies Against Human Trafficking (PAAHT) commitment...
January 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia anticipates a thriving year of cruising in 2024 with increased capacity and sailings
In 2024, Australia is poised for a bustling year of cruising, featuring more ships, expanded sailings, and an increased cabin capacity. Joel Katz...
January 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lisbon Cruise Port achieves record-breaking success in 2023, welcoming 758K passengers
Lisbon Cruise Port (Portugal) marks 2023 as its most successful year, achieving a significant milestone with a record-breaking 758K passengers...
January 11, 2024