Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback
In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises changes beverage package policies fleetwide
Princess Cruises has announced the implementation of more stringent operational guidelines for its onboard beverage packages, effective for all...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii implements 11% cruise passenger tax to fund environmental initiatives
Effective January 1, 2026, Hawaii will extend its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers, marking a significant policy...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Norway's Port Alesund advances shore power integration for cruise ships
In its inaugural full year offering onshore power supply (OPS), the Port of Ålesund (Norway) reported that 60% of cruise ships utilized the...
May 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral embarks on $500M infrastructure enhancement initiative
Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) has unveiled a comprehensive US$500 million investment plan aimed at upgrading and expanding its facilities across...
May 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announce fly-cruise partnership for 2026-2027 season
The Emirates Airlines and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises have entered into a formal partnership agreement aimed at delivering integrated luxury air and sea...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ege Port Kusadası completes the first phase of its solar energy investment project
Ege Port Kusadası (Turkey), operated by Global Ports Holding/GPH (the world’s largest cruise port operator) has completed the first phase of...
April 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to develop a second/artificial Bahamian island (Little Cay) near Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises is advancing its private island offerings in the Caribbean by developing a second exclusive destination in the Bahamas, provisionally...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Major drydock refurbishment of MS The World ship at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz)
The residential cruise vessel MS The World has entered drydock at the Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain), for a scheduled 6-week refit valued at over...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mumbai Port unveils India's largest cruise terminal at Ballard Pier
On April 21, 2025, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) commenced operations, marking a significant advancement in India's maritime...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Singapore Port’s Marina Bay cruise terminal set for major infrastructure overhaul
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is scheduled for a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement valued at S$40 million (~US$759,500). The...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieves record cruise passenger movements
In March 2025, Port NOLA (New Orleans) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Commencement of the 2025 cruise season at the Port of Cork (Ireland)
On April 13, 2025, the Port of Cork Company officially inaugurated its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MS Ambition in Cobh. This...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys launches Explora Club loyalty program
Explora Journeys has launched its first formal loyalty program, the Explora Club, designed to acknowledge and reward guest loyalty through a...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania's ship Insignia sold to Crescent Seas (residential cruise line)
Crescent Seas, a USA-based luxury residential cruise line, has announced plans to introduce its second residential vessel, a refurbished version of...
April 8, 2025