Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Kenya plans new ferry for congested Likoni crossing
The Kenyan government has announced plans to acquire a new high-capacity ferry for the Likoni crossing in Mombasa, a move intended to relieve...
May 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises maintains growth amid Arabian Gulf disruption
TUI Group’s cruise division recorded solid growth during 2026-H1 despite operational disruption linked to the conflict in the Arabian Gulf...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Australia to raise departure charge for flight-and-cruise travellers
Australia will increase its Passenger Movement Charge for travellers departing the country by air or sea from January 1st, 2027, lifting the fee from...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Barcelona accelerates measures against cruise tourism with planned tax increase
Barcelona is intensifying its campaign against overtourism with new measures aimed at reducing the number of short-stay cruise visitors arriving in...
May 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar introduces flexible “Peace of Mind Promise” booking for 2026-2027 cruises
Windstar has introduced a new booking programme designed to provide greater flexibility for guests reserving eligible 2026 and 2027 sailings, as...
May 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises introduces “Boot Walk at Sea” in support of cancer research
Crystal Cruises announced the launch of “Boot Walk at Sea,” a summer programme developed in partnership with The University of Texas MD...
May 9, 2026 - Accidents
Disney Adventure cruise from Singapore canceled due to propulsion issues
Due to technical difficulties, MS Disney Adventure's 4-night cruise-to-nowhere itinerary round-trip from Singapore's Marina Bay terminal was...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen's ship Amera undergoes extensive refit in Marseille
The cruise vessel Amera has entered dry dock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille for an extensive refurbishment programme valued at approximately EUR 15...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DFDS moves to acquire ro-pax ferry Stena Vinga
The northern ferry trades continue their steady consolidation as DFDS confirmed its intention to acquire the 2005-built Ro-Pax vessel Stena Vinga...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises removes non-commissionable fares across new programmes
Oceania Cruises has confirmed the removal of non-commissionable cruise fares from all newly introduced itineraries, marking a structural adjustment...
May 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Rotterdam Port assesses economic and environmental effects of cruise activity
A detailed assessment of cruise operations and their contribution to regional output in Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) was issued on March 30th...
May 3, 2026 - Accidents
TUI's Mein Schiff ships resume cruises after Arabian Gulf disruption
After several weeks of enforced idleness in the Persian Gulf, the vessels Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 4, operated by TUI Cruises, are approaching a...
April 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises advances $450M terminal development at Freeport Harbor in Grand Bahama
The Government of The Bahamas has outlined a US$450 million terminal development project by MSC Cruises at Freeport (Grand Bahama Island), marking a...
April 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV introduces flexible booking measures
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV has implemented revised booking protections for selected spring and summer sailings, following a period of reduced demand...
April 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group establishes foundation to expand global community investment
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has announced the formation of the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation, formalising and extending its long-standing engagement...
April 20, 2026