Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC World America ship to be christened at PortMiami’s new cruise terminal
MSC Cruises has appointed actor and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore as godmother of its flagship MSC World America, with a naming ceremony scheduled for...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic Transatlantic liner SS United States to become an artificial reef
The 1951-built Transatlantic liner SS United States (IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in NYC), once celebrated as the world's fastest ocean liner...
March 4, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger detained in Aruba for attempted firearm boarding on Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis OTS
On February 26th, 2025, during a port call in Oranjestad (Aruba), the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas reported a security incident...
March 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises revives Star Cruises and Dream Cruises brands
Resorts World Cruises has announced the reinstatement of the Star Cruises and Dream Cruises brands, marking the return of two well-established travel...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Trump administration seeks to end cruise companies’ offshore tax advantage
Howard William Lutnick (US Commerce Secretary since February 19th) indicated that President Trump intends to enforce stricter tax regulations on...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises secures London's O2 Arena sponsorship to strengthen UK presence
Windstar Cruises has entered into a sponsorship agreement with London’s The O2 Arena, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the brand’s...
February 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Frank A. Del Rio exits Oceania Cruises following NCLH leadership changes
Oceania Cruises is undergoing a leadership shift following the appointment of Jason Montague as Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS VIVA Two boat to host travel agents during CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand Viva Cruises (fleet) confirmed that the MS Viva Two ship will serve as a host ship for travel...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Formula 1 presence through partnership with BWT Alpine
MSC Cruises has strengthened its involvement in Formula 1 (F1) by securing a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team, further integrating its...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Giuliana Rizzo named Godmother of Mein Schiff Relax
TUI Cruises has announced that Giuliana Rizzo (the company's Spa & Sport Manager since 2019) will serve as the Godmother of Mein Schiff Relax...
February 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America announces a partnership with The HISTORY Channel
HAL-Holland America Line has entered a partnership with A+E Networks’ The HISTORY Channel to integrate destination-focused historical...
February 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
PortMiami sets new record as 10 cruise ships dock on February 8
PortMiami (Florida USA), renowned for handling substantial cruise traffic with 8.2+ million passengers recorded in the last fiscal year, recently set...
February 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Celebrity Cruises unveils 'The Bazaar' on Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 'The Bazaar,' a novel multi-level space aboard the upcoming Celebrity Xcel, designed to integrate shipboard and shore...
February 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian cruise ship's construction started with the keel-laying at STX France
On January 31st, 2025, Orient Express and the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique (STX France) conducted a dual ceremony at the shipyard in...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic partners with Champagne Castelnau for 'Legacy of Wine' (food-themed cruise)
Swan Hellenic announced its inaugural food-and-wine-themed expedition developed in collaboration with Champagne Castelnau. The 9-night "Legacy of...
February 2, 2025