Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship to replace Asuka II
Japan's NYK Line has announced plans to build a new luxury cruise ship that will eventually replace the Asuka II, reinforcing the company's long-term...
July 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises raises automatic daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Celebrity Cruises has increased its automatic daily gratuities for all guests, with the revised rates taking effect immediately from July 29th, 2026...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) announces USD 52M investment to expand Brahmaputra River's fleet
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than ₹500 crore (~US$52M) over the next 5 years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India's leading...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Construction of Buffalo Cruise Terminal to begin with first development phase
The Erie Canal Development Corporation has confirmed that Phase 1 of the Buffalo Cruise Terminal project will begin next month, marking the start of...
July 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral advances major cruise infrastructure expansion with terminal and parking projects
Port Canaveral (Florida) is progressing with a capital investment of nearly US$175 million to expand Cruise Terminal 5 and construct a new multi...
July 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Italian court annuls Royal Caribbean Group's €600M cruise port plan
A regional administrative court in Lazio has annulled the environmental approval granted for the proposed Fiumicino-Isola Sacra tourist and cruise...
July 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour acquired to support Greenland mining project
The expedition ship Ocean Endeavour has entered a new phase of its operational life after being acquired by USA-based mining and development company...
July 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation completes Celebration Key pier expansion on Grand Bahama
Carnival Corporation has completed the expansion of the pier at its exclusive destination, Celebration Key, on Grand Bahama Island, significantly...
July 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Renewed Palma cruise agreement tightens passenger limits as CLIA rejects overtourism claims
A renewed memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Balearic Islands, Palma City Council and the Cruise Lines International...
June 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation reports record demand as bookings extend further
Carnival Corporation has reported record second-quarter revenue for 2026, supported by sustained demand across its portfolio of cruise brands and a...
June 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) moves toward higher cruise tax as tourism debate intensifies
Barcelona’s political leadership has moved closer to approving a substantial increase in the tourist tax applied to cruise ship tourists...
June 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Budapest launches new Danube cruise season as river tourism continues to grow
Budapest (Hungary) has officially entered the new Danube cruise season, with river companies resuming sightseeing voyages and excursion services that...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises commits $250M to Solstice fleet modernisation
Celebrity Cruises has announced an investment exceeding US$250 million to refurbish its five Solstice Series vessels, originally introduced between...
June 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Las Palmas Port advances smart border controls at cruise terminal
The Port Authority of Las Palmas (Canary Islands) has installed the first of two automated border control containers at the Cruise Terminal in Las...
June 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises highlights flexible summer cruise options and global departure network
MSC Cruises has launched its summer campaign under the theme “Best Holiday Ever,” focusing on the flexibility of its worldwide...
June 18, 2026