Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Azamara’s RezA booking platform offers travel agents improved tools for group and client bookings
Azamara Cruises has reintroduced its enhanced global reservations platform, RezA, following input from travel agents. The platform is designed to...
October 10, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Milton forces flight suspensions and cruise itinerary changes across Florida
Flights from Tampa and Orlando are being suspended, and cruise ships rerouted as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. The storm, with sustained...
October 8, 2024 - Accidents
Red Sea instability threatens Cochin Port’s cruise season and revenue
The ongoing Red Sea crisis has compelled several shipping lines to cancel voyages, avoiding the increased time and costs associated with rerouting...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
"Ship-Free Saturdays" initiative defeated as Juneau voters oppose cruise ship restrictions
Juneau voters appear poised to reject a proposed ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays, according to...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disney enters cruise market, targeting younger travelers
Luxury cruises are no longer solely the domain of the retired wealthy, as evidenced by Tokyo Disney Resort's entry into the cruise market, signaling...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America brings Alaska Travel Expo to San Diego for the first time
HAL-Holland America Line will bring its renowned Alaska Cruise and Travel Show to San Diego (California USA) for the first time on Saturday, November...
October 5, 2024 - Accidents
SS United States damaged in burglary amid plans for artificial reef transformation
Philadelphia police have reported that the historic Transatlantic liner SS United States (1951-built, IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in New York...
October 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Astoria Grande ship (fka AIDAcara) up for sale at $40-50M
MS Astoria Grande/formerly known as AIDAcara is now listed for sale after 2 years of service in the Russian cruise market. Originally sold by...
October 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
England's Port of Tyne celebrates 25 years of cruising with record passenger numbers
Marking 25 years of cruise shipping operations, the Port of Tyne/Newcastle (England) has achieved significant growth in 2023, welcoming a record...
October 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NSW invests $20M in shore power at Sydney Harbour's White Bay Cruise Terminal
The New South Wales (NSW) government has committed AU$20 million to enhance the environmental performance of White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Haines Borough Assembly approves new cruise passenger tariff starting in 2025
The Haines Borough Assembly introduced its first-ever cruise passenger fee to support the town’s tourism infrastructure. The assembly...
September 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Malaysia's Port Penang strengthens position as regional cruise hub with RM100 million upgrade
Penang Port Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MMC Corporation Bhd, has announced further investments to enhance the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, following...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RMS Titanic's shipbuilder Harland & Wolff files for bankruptcy
The British shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, renowned for constructing the RMS Titanic, has entered administration after failing to secure sufficient...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation tops cruise industry in TIME’s 2024 Best Companies list
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by...
September 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises extends "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through 2024
Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through December 15th, 2024, allowing guests to book their...
September 15, 2024