Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Galveston TX charts course for continued growth as new cruise ships set sail in 2024
As the 4th-busiest cruise port in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is gearing up for another year of expansion. Coming off a record...
December 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises witnesses significant rebound in Israeli cruise bookings
In a positive development for Israel's tourism industry, MSC Cruises - the world's third-largest cruise company, reports a noteworthy 70...
December 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Jubilee debuts as Galveston's first new cruise ship
On CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Jubilee, Santa Claus took a break from his sleigh to assist in the debut of the first newbuild cruiser...
December 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Estonia initiates tender for EUR40M zero-emissions hydrogen ferry
Estonia has launched a tender for a cutting-edge EUR 40 million ferry designed to operate entirely on hydrogen fuel, heralding a zero-emissions era...
December 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PortMiami FL charts record-breaking course: 2023 marks busiest cruise year ever with 7.3M passengers
In a maritime milestone announced by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, PortMiami Florida achieved its busiest cruise year ever in 2023...
December 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seattle cruise port celebrates 25 years of homeporting, plans sustainability and growth investments
The Port of Seattle (Washington) marks a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years as a cruise homeport, with a commitment to sustaining growth...
December 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
La Spezia (Italy) advances new waterfront construction with signing of Cruise Pier Tender Contract
On December 5, 2023, the La Spezia Port System Authority marked a significant milestone by signing the tender contract for the construction of the...
December 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego CA expands shore power at B Street Cruise Terminal
In a significant move to enhance air quality and diminish greenhouse gas emissions in and around San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego, California...
December 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts onboard pricing for Wi-Fi and Specialty Dining
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted its pricing structure for various amenities on upcoming voyages. Notably, Wi-Fi rates and fees for specialty...
December 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises unveils a multi-million refurbishment project for the 3 sailing ships (2023-2026)
Windstar Cruises has announced a comprehensive multi-year, multi-million-dollar project to enhance its classic sailing yachts, including the Wind...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Port HaminaKotka welcomes 20,000 cruise passengers and generates EUR4M in summer 2023
Port of HaminaKotka (Finland) celebrated a successful summer 2023 cruise season, hosting ~20,000 passengers across 13 ship calls. This maritime...
December 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port breaks all-time passenger record
Cruise enthusiasts are flocking to the revitalized Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas, propelling the Caribbean's premier cruise destination to a...
December 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Malta's Valletta Cruise Port achieves historic shore power success with Viking Saturn and Venus
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's leading cruise port operator, proudly announces a noteworthy advancement in environmental sustainability...
December 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) opens call for cruise ship fee-funded local projects amid record visitation
Between Monday, December 4, and January 3, 2024, submissions for local projects funded through per-passenger cruise ship fees will be accepted, as...
December 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Biden Administration allocates $200M in grants to modernize and expand US ferry systems
The Biden administration has announced a disbursement of US$200 million in grants for modernizing the ferry systems across the USA. The grant...
December 1, 2023