Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ship Otto Sverdrup to resume original name MS Finnmarken
In May 2025, Hurtigruten will reinstate the name MS Finnmarken to the vessel currently operating as MS Otto Sverdrup. This ship, originally launched...
April 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils first phase of 2026 Event Voyages
Cunard Line has released the initial segment of its 2026 Event Voyages schedule, featuring 5 distinct itineraries aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL christens Norwegian Aqua and announces enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay
On April 13, 2025, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line officially christened its newest vessel, the Norwegian Aqua, at PortMiami (Florida USA). Emmy Award...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff Relax christened in Malaga
On April 9, TUI Cruises officially christened the Mein Schiff Relax, the inaugural vessel of its new InTUItion class, at the Port of Málaga...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Starboard expands retail operations with TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Starboard Group has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with TUI Cruises, marking a strategic enhancement of its retail footprint...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America christened at world’s largest cruise terminal in Miami
MSC Cruises formally christened its newest flagship vessel, MSC World America, during an official ceremony held at the recently completed MSC Miami...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview to host COP30-UN Climate Change Conference
In anticipation of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled for November (10th-21st) in Belem (Brazil has detailed a maritime...
April 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking and Fincantieri reveal hydrogen-powered cruise ship plans
Viking OCEAN, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, disclosed details surrounding the construction of Viking Libra - the world’s...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line transfers the Sky and Sun ships to Cordelia Cruises India
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has formalized an agreement to transfer two of its SUN-class vessels - Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to Cordelia Cruises...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Zelim tests AI-based MOB/man overboard detection system on Ambassador Ambition cruise ship
Zelim, a Scottish firm specializing in maritime safety technology, has implemented the inaugural AI-based man overboard (MOB) detection system on a...
April 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America elevates shipboard shopping with 9 retail experiences
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its onboard retail offerings with the introduction of MSC World America, scheduled to debut this month. This new...
April 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to launch first all-female Antarctic cruise in 2027
Aurora Expeditions Australia has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The Antarctic Women’s...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Flora City unveils hull artwork inspired by Maritime Silk Road
Hull artwork for China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was unveiled in Shanghai on March 25th. The design, themed...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces partnership with Sail4th 250 for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Cunard has confirmed a partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization coordinating maritime commemorations in the Port of New York and New...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Aqua started the Maiden Voyage in Europe
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's latest vessel, Norwegian Aqua, has commenced her inaugural journey, departing from Lisbon (Portugal) en route to...
March 26, 2025