Cruise news (money-tagged)
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Greece’s cruise tourism reaches record high in 2024
Cruise tourism in Greece reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024, with ~8 million passengers visiting 49 destinations across the country. While...
March 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ASTA announces 2026 River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced that its 5th annual River Cruise Expo will convene in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from March...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Initiative launched to study and mitigate underwater noise in Canadian Arctic
A new initiative is set to commence this year, aiming to enhance the understanding and mitigation of underwater noise impacts in the Canadian Arctic...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) and West Bengal Government sign agreement to boost river tourism
Antara Cruises has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal Transport Department during the Bengal Global Business Summit...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Croatia allocates €19.5M for Perna ferry terminal in Southern Dalmatia
Croatia's Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure has announced the construction of the Perna (Orebic) ferry terminal, with an investment...
March 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2026 European river cruise partnership
AmaWaterways has announced a collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys to offer exclusive cultural and educational experiences on select European river...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service anticipated to launch in late 2025
A new direct ferry service between Scotland and France is under consideration, with operations potentially commencing in the latter half of 2025. The...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
GPH secures 50-year lease for Greenock Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Ltd (GPH), recognized as the world's largest cruise port operator, has entered into a 50-year lease agreement with Clydeport...
March 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) initiates €43.9M cruise terminal construction
The Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) has commenced construction of a EUR 43.9 million cruise ship terminal. Contracted to UAB Tilsta, the 3-year project...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Torshavn (Faroes) advances dual-purpose terminal
The Port of Torshavn (Faroe Islands) is constructing a DKK 70 million (EUR 9.4M) passenger terminal, scheduled for completion in June 2026. The new...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean extends proposal deadline for Bahamian businesses at Royal Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has extended the deadline for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals for participation in the 17-acre Royal Beach...
March 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nice (France) reconsiders large cruise ship ban amid business concerns
Christian Estrosi (Mayor of Nice) has revised his initial plan to ban large cruise ships from the French Riviera city. Initially, in late January...
March 2, 2025