Cruise news (money-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona (Spain) to increase tourist tax for short-stay cruise passengers
Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Venice's day tourist fee generates millions, faces increase in 2025
This year, Venice (Italy) implemented a 5-euro entrance fee for day tourists on particularly busy days, aiming to generate additional income from...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Apollo Funds acquires Uniworld, Trafalgar, and other TTC Brands
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and The Travel Corporation (TTC) have announced a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds&rdquo...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Buenos Aires (Argentina) promotes cruise ship discounts for 2024-2025 season
Argentina's General Ports Administration has introduced substantial discounts for the 2024-2025 cruise season, potentially reducing Buenos Aires port...
July 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Galveston Port proceeds with $160M bond offering amid hurricane recovery
Port Galveston (Texas USA) is proceeding with its US$160 million bond offering on July 16th, despite the interruption caused by Hurricane Beryl on...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Expeditions partners with Charles Darwin Foundation for Galapagos conservation
Aqua Expeditions/fleet announced a partnership with the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) to bolster conservation efforts in the Galapagos Archipelago...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' for 2024 bookings
From now until September 2, 2024, travelers can book their Princess Cruises vacation with the assurance of securing the best available price. With...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Pursuit ship named in Kimberley by Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners
Seabourn, renowned for ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, named its latest vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, in a historic ceremony at Ngula Jar...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle and Carnival Corporation seal 10-year preferential berthing agreement
The Port of Seattle Commission has approved a 10-year preferential berthing agreement with Carnival Corporation, encompassing CCL/Carnival Cruise...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten celebrates 131 years with North American Birthday Sale
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions is marking 131 years of navigating the iconic Norwegian coastline with a North American Birthday Sale from June 25 to July...
June 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK waives single supplements for 2024 yacht cruises
Riviera Travel UK/fleet is catering to solo travelers by offering a 10% discount on cabins without single supplements across 5 charter yacht voyages...
June 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tampa Bay approves $500,000 design contract for 4th cruise terminal
Port Tampa Bay (Florida USA) commissioners approved a US$500,000 contract with an engineering firm on Tuesday, June 18th, to initiate the design...
June 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Captain's Circle Loyalty Program doubles cruise credits with Princess Plus/Premier Packages
Princess Cruises has unveiled a new promotion with the Captain's Circle Loyalty Accelerator program designed to enhance guest benefits with the...
June 22, 2024