Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Bookings open for DCL's Asia/Singapore-homeported and largest cruise ship Disney Adventure
Bookings are now open for the voyages of Disney Adventure - Walt Disney Company’s first Asia-based ship to be year-round homeported in...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises expands 2025-2026 offerings with global itineraries and exclusive deals
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and destination-rich itineraries, has introduced a comprehensive New Year Sale for...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line increases internet package prices across all tiers
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented a price increase for its onboard internet packages, raising rates across all tiers by up to 22%. This...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's newest ship Disney Treasure starts maiden voyage on Dec 21st
MS Disney Treasure is set to depart on the maiden voyage from Port Canaveral (Florida USA) on December 21st, signaling a significant fleet expansion...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line cancels more voyages in 2025-2026/ships Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Joy
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced a further 35 cruise cancellations spanning 4 of its most popular ships - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure delays MSC Bellissima ship stranding 1880 Taiwanese passengers in Okinawa
MSC Bellissima, which set sail from Keelung Port on Wednesday, December 4th, for a 5-day voyage, encountered an engine failure that prevented her...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Brava ports close 2024 cruise season with growth and diversification
The ports of Palamos and Roses have concluded the 2024 cruise season with 58 calls - a 9% increase over 2023 - and a total of 53,000 passengers...
December 5, 2024 - Accidents
Spain’s anti-tourism protests prompt potential cruise route adjustments
Growing protests against mass tourism in Spain are raising concerns within the cruise industry, with international lines considering adjustments to...
December 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry raises alarm over Mexico’s proposed $42 passenger fee
Mexico’s proposed immigration levy on cruise ship tourists has stirred concerns within the maritime and cruise industry following a recent vote...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Riga (Latvia) to host Baltic region’s first renewable fuels plant
Latvia's Port Riga will soon have the Baltic’s first large-scale production facility for renewable fuels, specifically hydrotreated vegetable...
November 29, 2024