Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral sets new records for cruise ship arrivals and departures
Port Canaveral Florida USA experienced a bustling winter holiday season, surpassing previous records for both daily and monthly passenger counts in...
January 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's/world's biggest vessel Icon of the Seas begins inaugural cruise from Florida
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, embarked on her inaugural voyage from PortMiami Florida USA on Saturday...
January 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ireland's Port Cork/Cobh reveals 23% surge in cruise ship visits for 2024
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) unveiled the port's cruise schedule for 2024, highlighting an increase of 23% in the number of cruise vessels/booked...
January 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Isles of Scilly ferry funding faces return as Steamship Group secures private financing
~GBP 50 million (~USD64M/~EUR60M) in government funding earmarked for new ferries to serve the Isles of Scilly is anticipated to be returned...
January 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group invests $100 Million in new Miami-Dade Headquarters
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council has collaborated with MSC Group to announce the development of MSC's new facility in Downtown Miami. MSC Group, with a...
January 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia makes history as first LNG-fueled cruise ship in Spanish port
MSC Euribia marked a significant achievement in Cadiz/Sevilla by becoming the first cruise vessel to undergo LNG refueling/bunkering at a Spanish...
January 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Koh Samui (Thailand) gears up for 47 cruise ships in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that Koh Samui (Surat Thani province) has scheduled 47 cruise ship visits (booked berthings) for 2024...
January 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation plans massive newbuilds with Fincantieri for 2028 delivery
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation & plc is in the preliminary stages of commissioning new mega-ships from the...
January 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line increases gratuity rates for guests
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated communication with passengers and travel agencies, informing them of an upcoming adjustment in gratuity rates...
January 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia anticipates a thriving year of cruising in 2024 with increased capacity and sailings
In 2024, Australia is poised for a bustling year of cruising, featuring more ships, expanded sailings, and an increased cabin capacity. Joel Katz...
January 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
India to invest Rs 60,000 crore/USD 7,22 billion in river cruise tourism and new vessels by 2047
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a commitment to infuse Rs 60,000 crore (~US$7,22 billion) by 2047 into the realm of river cruise tourism...
January 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Abu Dhabi Ports Group invests $3 million in Red Sea cruise industry, signs 15-year terminal...
Abu Dhabi Ports Group is set to inject US$3 million into the Egyptian cruise industry over the next 15 years, following a concession agreement with...
January 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PortsToronto achieves record cruise season with 45 visiting ships
The Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal witnessed an unprecedented cruise season, welcoming 45 ships and hosting 18,000 guests in the Canadian city...
January 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santorini takes stand against cruise ships to preserve idyllic beauty amidst overtourism concerns
As cruise ship passenger numbers surge, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, European ports find themselves grappling with the profound consequences of...
January 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lisbon (Portugal) launches €2 Tourist Tax for cruise ship passengers
Embarking on a new fiscal course, Lisbon City (Portugal) has implemented a EUR 2 universal tourist tax for all cruise ship passengers docking in the...
January 1, 2024