Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions
The France-based Compagnie du Ponant, a major luxury expedition cruise company, acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions/fleet. Renowned for its...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches exclusive Annual Pass 2026 with unmatched perks
Virgin Voyages has introduced its Annual Pass 2026, a premium offering designed to elevate the cruising experience beyond traditional expectations...
January 15, 2025 - Accidents
Princess Cruises eases policies for passengers impacted by LA wildfire damage
Princess Cruises has announced flexible options for guests affected by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles region. The cruise line is allowing...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
UK's Guernsey Ports reports high cruise cancellations in 2024 due to weather
Guernsey Ports reported that the 2024 cruise season saw an unusually high number of cancellations, with 19 scheduled visits canceled between April...
January 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Alaskan cruises with $70M investment
HAL-Holland America Line announced a US$70 million investment to enhance its Denali NP property and cruisetour (land and sea travel) experiences...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - 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