Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Canaveral Port Authority Awards US$108 Million Contracts for Construction of Terminal 3
At a special meeting on Tuesday, January 8, the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved awarding Merritt Island-based Ivey’s...
January 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Passengers Who Visit Venice to Be Charged EUR 10
Venice is going to charge day visitors a tax of up to EUR 10 each in a move approved by Italy's government. The new measure, that will bring in tens...
January 2, 2019 - Cruise Industry
UK to Spend US$130 Million on Ferries
The British government intends to spend over GBP 100 million (USD 130 million) chartering extra sea ferries in order to ease cross-Channel congestion...
December 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
New Alaska Ferries Need Additional US$30 Million in Public Money
An additional USD 30 million in public money is needed to install crew quarters on the two new ferries of Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway System...
December 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port Tampa Bay Moves Ahead to $10 Million Renovations
Port Tampa Bay is currently moving ahead on a USD 10 million project to renovate its 3 cruise terminals. Construction will start next May and...
December 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Lines Cancel Sailings to Amsterdam Due to New Tourist Tax
Cruises sailing through Port Amsterdam were cancelled for travelers who book holidays with CMV or MSC due to a new tourist tax introduced in the...
December 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Princess Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Refurbishment
In 3 months, Port Long Beach (Los Angeles) is due to welcome the 3,560-passenger Princess Cruises ship, Royal Princess, taking guests to...
December 16, 2018 - Accidents
Captain of P&O Cruises Ship Fined EUR 100,000
The Captain of P&O Cruises ship Azura has been fined EUR 100,000 (GBP 88,500) in Marseille court for burning fuel with...
November 27, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Announces US$250M Fleet Upgrade
Windstar Cruises announced the US$250 Million Star Plus Initiative, which is a major investment and expansion for the cruise company. The multi...
November 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle Plans $348M Waterfront Upgrades and Tax Increase
Port Seattle Commission Board will soon unveil plans for US$348 million in waterfront upgrades, and building a new cruise terminal. The first port...
November 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
How To Save Money By Vacationing On A Cruise
Ask most people what they’d do if they had more disposable income and they'll say the same thing. They’d travel more. There are so many...
November 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Saint-Malo Ferry Port to Be Overhauled for EUR 75 Million
Around EUR 75 million could be spent on modernising Saint-Malo’s ferry port over the next years. Last week, councillors from Ille-et-Villaine...
October 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Queensland's Cruise Industry Rises to $500 Million
More cruise ships are currently coming to Queensland than any other state and the cruise industry of the state has risen for the first time to...
October 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Reveals Details About World Cruise 2020
The ultra-luxury cruise brand Silversea will enrich its World Cruise 62-port itinerary through once-in-a-lifetime events, expedition-style...
September 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
PortMiami to Receive US$3.9 Million Grant Funding
Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED) unveiled a commitment of US$3.9 million in grant funding for cruise ship...
September 12, 2018