Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Accidents

$2M Wage Theft discovered on MS Caledonian Sky
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has revealed a case of wage underpayment totaling ~$2 million Australian Dollars (~1.27 million...
September 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry

MSC Explora 2 floated out, first steel cut for Explora 3 at Fincantieri Sestri Ponente Shipyard...
In a noteworthy development within the maritime world, MSC Group's luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys continues to expand its fleet. Just two...
September 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry

MSC building North America's largest cruise ship terminal in PortMiami
MSC Cruises is currently in the process of constructing the largest cruise terminal in North America, designed to accommodate a staggering 36,000...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Crystal Symphony restarts cruises after refurbishment under the new A&K ownership
Crystal Symphony has returned to service after a substantial drydock refurbishment (conducted by Fincantieri in Trieste Italy) under the...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Port Louis (Mauritius) to boast new cruise ship terminal in November
Mauritius is preparing to introduce its new cruise terminal in November, which will offer improved facilities for cruise ships visiting the island...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry

NCL Norwegian to have 2 ships homeporting from Maryland (Sky & Sun)
On September 1st, 2023, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore MD welcomed NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to Maryland, marking the commencement...
September 3, 2023 - Accidents

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas voyage cancelled due to propulsion issues
Cruise passengers who had booked a trip on RCI-Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas were recently informed of the cancellation of their voyage. The...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry

NCL’s Pride of America ship returns to Kahului, Maui
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced its resumption of calls to Kahului Maui, following collaboration with the Maui community, Hawaii State Governor...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Northern Irelands's Port Belfast enjoys growth as cruise homeport/turnaround destination
Over the past decade, Port Belfast (Northern Ireland) has emerged as a significant player in the cruise industry, hosting some of the largest and...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Celebrity Cruises removes prepaid gratuities from inclusive packages
Celebrity Cruises, a distinguished premium cruise line under the umbrella of the Royal Caribbean Group, has unveiled a series of strategic...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Port Galveston TX celebrates 1 millionth cruise passenger of 2023
The Port of Galveston Texas, recognized as the fourth most prominent cruise home port in North America, marked a significant milestone on August 28th...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Vantage Deluxe World Travel to be rebranded as Vantage Explorations
The recently appointed owner of a financially troubled Boston cruise company has expressed intentions to rebuild the brand's credibility and...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Port Canaveral commissioners to spend $67+ million for 2 new cruise terminal parking garages
In preparation for a surge in passenger numbers and the introduction of new cruise ships in 2024, Port Canaveral commissioners allocated US$67...
August 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry

NSW Australia needs a new cruise terminal to cater for largest ships
Prior to the COVID crisis, the cruise industry contributed ~$3.3 billion annually to the economy through passenger and crew spending on various...
August 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Port Galveston, MSC and NCL-Norwegian continue negotiations for fourth cruise terminal
Galveston Wharves are presently engaged in negotiations with MSC Cruises and NCL-orwegian Cruise Line to establish a new cruise terminal at one of...
August 24, 2023