Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
San Juan reaffirms status as premier mega-ship port with $10M pier upgrade
San Juan Cruise Port has reestablished itself as a leading destination for the world's largest cruise vessels following the completion of a US$10...
August 15, 2025 - Accidents
Fincantieri sues Owens Corning for €100M over defective cruise ship insulation
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has initiated legal proceedings in the USA seeking damages of EUR 100+ million (~USD 110 million) from Owens Corning...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam plans reduction in river cruise ship calls to address overtourism
The city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has announced its intention to limit annual river cruise calls to 1,150 vessels as part of a broader tourism...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China records 40 % surge in cruise passenger throughput and marine tourism growth in H1 2025
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources reported that cruise passenger throughput at its ports increased by 40.1% year on year during the first...
August 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Terra Nova Expeditions to launch Antarctic voyages aboard refurbished RMS St Helena
Australian entrepreneur Greg Carter, known for co-founding Chimu Adventures and serving on the Mawson’s Huts Foundation board, has established...
August 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK signs industry’s largest ship management deal with V.Ships Leisure
Marella Cruises UK has secured a landmark 5‑year technical service agreement with V.Ships Leisure, marking a pivotal shift in the management of its 5...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Great Stirrup Cay set for transformation as NCL adds Great Tides Waterpark
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled a sweeping transformation of its Bahamian retreat, Great Stirrup Cay. Scheduled for summer 2026, the nearly 6...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s ‘Open Village’ initiative offers a gentle counter to overtourism
Hurtigruten has launched a new “Open Village” concept aboard its Signature Line coastal voyages in Norway, designed as a thoughtful...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand government signals support for cruise industry amid regional decline
New Zealand’s government has acknowledged the economic importance of the cruise sector following a summit held with major industry stakeholders...
July 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Catania Port reopens Pier 25 with a new/3rd cruise berth for mega‑ships
Catania Cruise Port (Sicily, Italy), under the management of Global Ports Holding/GPH, has reached a significant development milestone with the...
July 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece launches seasonal cruise passenger fee to tackle overtourism
Greece has introduced a new disembarkation fee on cruise passengers arriving at its ports and island destinations, effective Monday, July 21st, 2025...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises enhances Premier and Plus packages based on guest feedback
Princess Cruises has unveiled updates to its Premier and Plus fare bundles (effective bookings from July 22nd) for 2026 voyages. These revisions are...
July 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ITM Group (Mexico) to develop cruise ship terminal at Melilla Marina (Spanish Morocco)
The Mexican firm ITM Group has secured a 25‑year concession with the Port Authority of Melilla (Spanish Morocco) to construct a cruise passenger...
July 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean to transform Costa Maya Port into Perfect Day Mexico
Port Costa Maya (Mahahual, Mexico) has come under the administration of Royal Caribbean Group, as the company prepares to build its private...
July 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Vista ship opens CCL's new exclusive resort Celebration Key (Grand Bahama)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has ushered in a new chapter in maritime leisure with the opening of Celebration Key, an exclusive bahamian resort...
July 20, 2025