Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Accidents
100+ passengers file claims after Norovirus outbreaks on P&O UK’s ship Ventura
100+ passengers have filed compensation claims after experiencing illness during voyages on P&O Cruises UK's ship Ventura. Legal representatives...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s 2026 summer itineraries feature Solar Eclipse cruises and Freedom Fare Promise
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its 2026 summer itineraries departing from Rosyth, offering a Freedom Fare Price Promise to early...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen’s MS Artania undergoes €20M overhaul at Lloyd Werft
The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen, in partnership with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd., is preparing for substantial...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry revenue in Caribbean hits $4.2 billion, up 27% over 5 years
The cruise industry generated US$4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a 27% increase compared to 5...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku celebrates 10 years with focus on carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn marks a decade since the Meyer family took ownership of the Turku shipyard, a heritage shipbuilding site with roots tracing back to 1737...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle WA completes shore power project 7 years ahead of schedule
As Seattle’s 2024 cruise season concludes, the Port of Seattle (Washington, USA) and city officials celebrated the completion of a landmark...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€390M boost set for Adriatic cruise and ferry infrastructure by 2026
Investment in Adriatic maritime tourism infrastructure is projected to exceed EUR 390 million (US$399 million) between 2024 and 2026, as per the...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mormugao’s new cruise terminal gains approval
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has received clearance from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for its planned domestic and...
October 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT secures EU funding for carbon-neutral Swap2Zero project
PONANT has been awarded substantial financial support from the European Commission’s INNOVFUND to advance its pioneering Swap2Zero project, a...
October 28, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Regal Princess sailing from Galveston for technical maintenance
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Regal Princess ship’s scheduled departure from Galveston TX USA on October 27th. This...
October 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises expands fleet with 6 new ships from Fincantieri
Viking Cruises has expanded its shipbuilding portfolio with an agreement for up to 6 new vessels from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal...
October 23, 2024