Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Bar Harbor Port (Maine USA) to limit cruise ship access in 2024
Britons planning sea travel vacations may need to reconsider their plans as more American cruise ports impose restrictions on ship visits. Bar Harbor...
October 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build a ferry for the Sicilian regional government
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed an agreement to construct a ferry for the Sicilian regional government. This vessel will serve route...
October 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
All cruise ships in Port NYC New York to connect to shore power by 2028
In order to reduce COx and NOx emissions, all cruise vessels arriving in NYC New York have committed to connecting to shore power by the year 2028...
October 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
East Harbours' Folly (Port Antonio, Jamaica) to boast new cruise ship terminal
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is currently in the process of evaluating the soil stability at East Harbour, the site chosen for the proposed...
October 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AQV's ship Ocean Voyager is the last to dock in Escanaba Michigan
The final docking of an AQV-American Queen Voyages ship in Escanaba (Michigan USA) occurred on October 2, marking the conclusion of the 2023 season...
October 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises unveils plans to expand investments in the Chinese market
Chinese outbound cruisetours are experiencing strong demand and significant growth potential, according to Brendan Tansey (Viking Cruises China's...
October 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port of San Diego CA starts cruise season by welcoming back HAL-Holland America
Port San Diego (California USA) is marking the commencement of its latest cruise season in partnership with long-standing homeport collaborator HAL...
October 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Iceland's Isafjordur Port invests EUR 8M in pier extension
The Port of Isafjordur (Iceland) has undertaken a significant investment of IKr1 billion (EUR 8 million) to extend its pier, effectively increasing...
October 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
2-floor/5000m2 cruise terminal is due to open at Port Reykjavik (Iceland) in 2025
A new 5000 m2 (53820 ft2) terminal spanning 2 floors is set to open at 312 Skarfabakki in Port Reykjavik (Iceland) in 2025, with full functionality...
October 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Major cruise lines enter into new NYC port usage agreements
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and all Carnival Corporation's subsidiaries/brands have recently entered into updated usage agreements with...
September 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam (Netherlands) increases taxes targeting cruise ship tourists
Amsterdam (Netherlands) is implementing a significant tax increase targeted at tourists (including cruise ship passengers) to enhance its budget for...
September 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New tax on RCG-Royal Caribbean Group cruise ship passengers in USVI
Port authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) approved a proposal to charge Royal Caribbean Group/RCG cruise ships with US$5 per passenger fee to...
September 28, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels a Vision OTS cruise due to Hurricane Ophelia
RCI-Royal Caribbean recently had to make the difficult decision to cancel a scheduled cruise aboard the Vision of the Seas due to the presence of...
September 24, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance OTS spends 4 days stuck in Seward AK
RCI-Royal Caribbean faced disruptions in its Alaskan itineraries with its ship Radiance of the Seas, leading to cancellations and delays for 3...
September 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL's DisneyBand+ available on Disney Magic cruise ship
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has introduced DisneyBand+ for guests sailing on Disney Magic, enhancing their vacation experience with convenience and added...
September 23, 2023