Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Doha (Qatar) records 378,677 cruise ship passengers in season 2023-2024
The Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port has emerged as a prominent maritime gateway, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030’s focus on...
January 7, 2025 - Accidents
NCL dropped Corfu Island (Greece) from Norwegian Epic ship’s 2025 Mediterranean itinerary
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s liner Norwegian Epic will bypass Corfu Island for the second consecutive year during its 2025 Mediterranean season...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Elizabeth visits the upgraded Port Townsville, QLD Australia
Cunard's liner MS Queen Elizabeth is set to make history as the first large cruise ship to navigate Townsville QLD's newly widened shipping channel...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Attica Group invests €7M in advanced connectivity for Mediterranean ferry fleet
The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico adjusts tax and tariff policies for 2025, including cruise passenger fees
Mexico has postponed the implementation of a tax on cruise ship passengers for 6 months while introducing tariff exemptions for select goods...
January 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways enhances river cruise experience with complimentary land packages
AmaWaterways introduced complimentary pre- and post-cruise land tour packages for select European river cruises in 2025 and 2026. These offerings...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Plata (Dominicana) prepares for 2025 cruise tourism surge
Puerto Plata/Taino Bay (Dominicana) is poised to start 2025 with significant cruise activity as 81 ships are scheduled to call at its primary...
January 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Huna Totem’s $80M cruise terminal enhances visitor experiences in Whittier (Alaska)
Huna Totem Corporation has introduced a new cruise terminal in Whittier (Alaska). Situated in the remote Prince William Sound, ~60 miles southeast...
December 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral restarts operations after multi-million drydock refurbishment
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship MS Balmoral welcomed passengers following an extensive multi-million-pound, 2-week drydock refurbishment at A&P...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cherbourg (France) to implement onshore power supply technology by early 2027
Cherbourg (France) is set to introduce Onshore Power Supply (OPS) technology in early 2027 as part of its commitment to sustainable maritime...
December 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€32 Million investment powers electrification at Le Havre Port (France)
HAROPA's Port Le Havre (Paris City) is advancing its shore power supply project across 3 quays, aligning with EU's sustainability goals. The...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises acquires P&O Pacific Explorer, launching as Star Scorpio in 2025
Resorts World Cruises has announced the acquisition of Pacific Explorer, formerly part of the P&O Australia fleet, marking a significant...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
FCCA secures 6-month delay on Mexico’s proposed $42 cruise tax
The implementation of a new cruise passenger tax in Mexico, originally scheduled to take effect on January 1st, has been postponed by 6 months...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Antwerpen-Bruges to introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships at Zeebrugge (Belgium)
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced the development of shore power facilities for cruise ships docking at Zweedse Kai in Port Zeebrugge...
December 17, 2024