Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
China’s state operators form a new maritime bloc
China Tourism Group has announced that it will helm a broad effort to reinvigorate the nation’s cruise sector through the unification of...
November 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages secures EUR 456 million refinance
Havila Kystruten AS, operating under the brand Havila Voyages, has entered into a comprehensive refinancing agreement covering its total outstanding...
November 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki Port Authority commences Pier 6 expansion project
Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A./ThPA has formally executed a construction works contract with the METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) Joint...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former Costa Magica sold by Seajets to China’s Tianjin Orient International Cruises
After a prolonged period of lay-up, marked by aborted restart attempts and abandoned ventures, the long-stranded cruise ship, last named Goddess of...
November 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises orders 2 more WORLD class ships from CdA France
On Wednesday, November 12th, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA (fka STX France) announced orders for two more units in the World...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Galveston’s Terminal 16 opens with MSC Seascape
MSC Seascape arrived on Saturday, November 8th, at its new homeport, the Port of Galveston in Texas, ahead of its inaugural sailings from the city...
November 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences launches 5-year ownership plan
Villa Vie Residences has introduced a 5-year ownership scheme priced from US$49,999, offering travellers, retirees and digital nomads the opportunity...
November 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia connects to shore power at Le Havre’s Pointe de Floride Terminal
On October 30th, 2025 the cruise ship MSC Poesia became the first vessel to connect to the newly commissioned shore-power network at the Pointe de...
November 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line adds Wasaline's Vaasa-Umea route served by Aurora Botnia
Stena Line, based in Gothenburg, has announced the acquisition of NLC Ferry Ab Oy, operator of the Wasaline brand, marking its entry into the ferry...
November 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s cruise ferry MS Richard With started first climate-neutral Norwegian coastal voyage
Hurtigruten has begun a new chapter in sustainable coastal operations with the departure of MS Richard With from Bergen on its first climate-neutral...
November 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Singapore's cruise terminal Marina Bay completes $40M upgrade
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), operated by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services, has completed a US$40 million terminal enhancement designed to...
November 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo reopens Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal after major reconstruction
Tokyo has formally reopened the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal, reaffirming its position as one of the capital’s key maritime gateways for...
November 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group expands maritime portfolio with acquisition of SLAM.com S.p.A.
MSC Cruises has confirmed the acquisition of SLAM.com S.p.A. from Vam Investments, marking a strategic expansion of the group’s engagement with...
November 2, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Harbour Authority (BC Canada) halts cruise ship shore power project amid rising costs
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has withdrawn from plans to install shore power at Ogden Point, citing prohibitive costs despite...
October 27, 2025