Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Accidents
12 Arrested After GBP 2 million of Cocaine Was Found in Cruise Ship Crisps
Two British citizens are among twelve suspected smugglers who were arrested after more than GBP 2 million of cocaine was seized onboard an MSC...
March 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Confirms US$2.3 Billion Cruise Ship Order
MSC Cruises signed final contracts with Fincantieri for the building of 4 small luxury ships. The new vessels will be 64,000 GT and feature 481...
March 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Delta Corp Ltd Invests US$10 Million in Jalesh Cruises
Delta Corp Ltd announced that it, via its subsidiary company, Gaussian Software Private Ltd, had entered into an agreement to make a US$10 million...
March 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Ship Calls Inject $270M into WA Economy
A trio of cruise ships will make maiden calls to Fremantle (Perth, Western Australia) this month, marking a revival in the US$270 million-per-year...
March 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
DP World Re-Acquires P&O Ferries
Global ports operator DP World, Dubai, has re-acquired UK-based transport and logistics company P&O Ferries for GBP 322 million (Dh 1,5 billion...
February 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
South Australia Expects Record Month of Cruise Ships
A total of 36 cruise ships, of which Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Silversea's new flagship Silver Muse, featuring a total capacity of 67,800...
February 6, 2019 - Accidents
Over 2 Tonnes of Pure Cocaine (EUR 500 million) Seized in the Port of Genoa
Italian police on Thursday, January 31, announced they had seized over 2 tonnes of pure cocaine from Colombia in the largest drug bust in Italy...
January 31, 2019 - 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