Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Accidents
Carnival Australia pulls its cruise ships from Melbourne over tax hike
A major cruise ship company is set to withdraw its two largest brands, Princess Cruises and Cunard, from Melbourne ports in protest of an...
November 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Grupo ETE delivers Portugal's inaugural zero-emission electric ferry
Grupo ETE has delivered Portugal's first zero-emission electric ferry - Salicornia (identification/MMSI 244100056), following a christening ceremony...
November 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise cancelled just week before departure
Life at Sea Cruises (Miray Cruises Turkey's new cruise travel brand) canceled its 3-year Around the World Voyage leaving customers in a state of...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises schedules island infrastructure development at Ocean Cay Bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its private Bahamian island resort destination Ocean Cay by introducing new infrastructure and amenities. The additions...
November 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK releases 2025 European river cruise program
The UK-based company Riviera Travel has unveiled its 2025 European river cruise program. The itinerary collection is now open for booking and...
November 20, 2023 - 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