Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
NCL revises onboard internet: Basic access excludes social-media video
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has restructured its onboard and crew Internet packages, introducing a clear separation between Basic Wi-Fi and Streaming...
August 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea reinstates Unlimited Paradise Pass Program
Margaritaville at Sea announced on August 21st the reinstatement of its popular unlimited cruise passes, to be offered from the ports of Tampa and...
August 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to transform its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has initiated a significant transformation of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, situated in the Bahamas. At the core...
August 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady completes Virgin Voyages fleet circle at Portsmouth
On Monday, August 18th, Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her maiden call in the United Kingdom by arriving at...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Adventure returns to revitalize Port Vila after earthquake
Vanuatu has received a long-awaited resumption of cruise tourism as Carnival Adventure called at Port Vila on August 8th, 2025. This marked the...
August 18, 2025 - 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