Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
World's first electric hydrofoiling passenger ship Candela P-12 moving into mass production
The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has successfully concluded tests for its latest innovation - Candela P-12, touted as the world's first...
November 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s cruise fleet unites for Funchal Madeira celebrations
The convergence of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 3-ship fleet (Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral) in Portugal's Madeira region on November 9th marked a historic...
November 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises adds Celestyal Discovery (fka AIDAaura) to its fleet
Celestyal Cruises has officially received the former AIDA's ship AIDAaura, now rebranded as Celestyal Discovery. The vessel will be reflagged from...
November 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri signs with Central Adriatic Sea System Authority for Ancona Port's development
The Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea (ADSP) and the shipbuilder Fincantieri recently formalized a program agreement aimed to advance...
November 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic cruise partnership extended through 2040
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, a prominent figure in the expedition cruises and adventure travel sector, has revealed a substantial extension and...
November 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC confirms order of two LNG-powered cruise ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France
MSC Cruises has officially confirmed the order of two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels in collaboration with Chantiers de l&rsquo...
November 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Booking.com entering the cruise industry market
Booking.com has unveiled Cruises as a new travel vertical for its customers in the USA, a strategic response to the escalating demand for cruise...
November 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Why cruise ships avoid UK's Port Southampton plug-in power
Cruise vessels are opting to consume fuel while docked/berthed in port instead of utilizing plug-in shore power facilities in certain cities, as...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Galveston's Board approves $5.3M contract for new/4th cruise terminal
On November 7, the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees sanctioned a US$5.3 million contract for engineering and architectural services, marking a...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Davie Shipbuilding completes purchase of Helsinki Shipyard from Russian-owned Algador Holdings
Davie Shipbuilding, a Canadian firm, has successfully concluded its acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard, a manufacturer known for its production of...
November 8, 2023 - Accidents
26-yo Australian tries to smuggle $5M of drugs on Spirit of Tasmania ferry
In one of Tasmania's most substantial drug apprehensions, law enforcement authorities intercepted a 26-year-old man from Queensland Australia who...
November 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Alaska breaks cruise passenger records as tourism rebounds from the COVID crisis
Alaska achieved a new record for cruise ship tourism this summer, surpassing its 2019 numbers. Figures released at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce...
November 6, 2023 - Accidents
2 passengers steal US$12800 worth of artwork from Carnival Legend ship
Two passengers made off with US$12,800 worth of sculptures during a September voyage on the Carnival Legend cruise, as revealed in an FBI search...
November 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ports of Genoa achieves unprecedented milestone with 4+ million passengers
The Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have recorded a remarkable increase in passenger throughput during the first 9 months of this year, with ~4...
October 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greater Victoria Harbour's (BC Canada) 2023 cruise season ends with record number of tourists
The 2023 cruise season in Greater Victoria Harbour concluded on Sunday, October 29, having accommodated 326 ships and hosted approximately 970,000...
October 30, 2023