Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
State officials urge Port Canaveral (Florida USA) to reevaluate cruise expansion
Florida state officials have advised Port Canaveral to reevaluate its decision to prioritize cruise terminal development over the needs of the space...
August 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alaska Railroad advances $137M Seward cruise facility despite veto
The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) board has approved a US$137 million investment in a new cruise facility in Seward, paving the way for...
August 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises returns as main sponsor for Hanse Sail 2024
Germany’s leading cruise travel company AIDA Cruises will once again serve as the primary sponsor of one of the world’s largest maritime...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises launches MedallionNet Max: a new era of onboard Wi-Fi connectivity
Princess Cruises introduced MedallionNet Max, a new tier of shipboard Wi-Fi service designed to cater to the increasing needs of today's digitally...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Townsville (QLD Australia) upgrades Quayside Terminal for influx of large cruise ships
Port Townsville's Quayside Terminal is undergoing significant upgrades to accommodate the anticipated increase in passengers and crew from large-size...
August 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS set for US$100M refit & refurbishment
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s second OASIS-class ship Allure of the Seas is set to return in April 2025 after undergoing a significant US$100 million...
August 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation consolidates Holland America and Seabourn sales teams under new leadership
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the consolidation of the sales teams for its brands, HAL/Holland America...
July 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Starboard enters German market with sustainable retail experience aboard TUI’s Mein Schiff 7
Starboard, a leader in maritime retail, has expanded into the German market through a new partnership with TUI Cruises, launching a comprehensive...
July 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival to offer scholarships for Filipino crew amid fleet expansion
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to hire thousands of new crew members for its expanding fleet, which includes...
July 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises expands booking capabilities with Revelex integration
Windstar Cruises has announced its first partnership with a booking engine through a new integration with Revelex Corporation (Boca Raton Florida...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MARSS wins $1M contract for MOBtronic installation on new 300-meter cruise ship
MARSS, a UK-based AI-driven technology firm, has secured its largest order to date for its automated man-overboard system, MOBtronic. The contract...
July 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saint Lucia Cruise Port clears $17M debt for SLASPA
Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP), the new operator at Port Castries, has resolved outstanding cruise-related debts totaling US$17+ million for the...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand hikes cruise passenger fees by 88% starting December
The New Zealand government has announced an 88% increase in border processing fees for cruise ship passengers, set to take effect on December 1st...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Destiny starts cruises in December 2025
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced that its new heroes and villains-themed ship Disney Destiny will commence revenue operations in December 2025...
July 24, 2024