Cruise news (money-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Southampton's maritime sector surges with £1 Billion economic boost amid environmental challenges
In a maritime narrative, the nautical industry has charted a historic course in bolstering the local economy this year, as disclosed by a consortium...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Dominicana welcomes 2024's first cruise ship to the new Cabo Rojo Port
Dominicana eagerly anticipates the arrival of the inaugural cruise ship of 2024 at the newly completed first phase of Port Cabo Rojo/Pedernales...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Canaveral FL charts course for ongoing cruise dominance with new mega-ship and cruise terminal...
This weekend, from Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) will depart 10 ships, carrying tens of thousands of tourists, contributing to the impressive...
December 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri secures $461M 'Green' Loan for construction of TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Fincantieri has entered into a 'green' construction loan agreement, securing up to US$461 million from Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI Corporate &...
December 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Japan's cruise market expands with order for luxury mega-yacht
The surge in Japan's cruise industry persists with the recent announcement of a new cruise superyacht order. Amidst growing investments by major...
December 28, 2023 - 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