Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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66 Degrees Expeditions China starts polar cruises with Seaventure ship in May 2025
Chinese companies Guangdong Travel Holding Group and Guangdong Port and Shipping Group have launched what they claim is China's first polar...
September 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Robbie Williams joins TUI Cruises as Mein Schiff Relax ship's wellness ambassador
International entertainer Robbie Williams has been named the official wellness ambassador for TUI Cruises' newest vessel, the Mein Schiff Relax...
September 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line takes delivery of new ro-pax ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV
Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company has taken delivery of its new Ro-Pax ship Spirit of Tasmania IV, from the shipbuilder Rauma Marine...
September 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Expeditions expands to East Africa with new Seychelles and Zanzibar cruises
Aqua Expeditions has announced its expansion into East Africa with new luxury expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Zanzibar Tanzania, set to...
September 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils new sanctuary collection on Sun Princess with exclusive dining and luxury...
Princess Cruises has announced several modifications for their newest ship - Sun Princess, effective October 14th, 2024, as the vessel begins its...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands fleet with EXPLORA II’s delivery and new ship construction milestones
On September 12th, 2024, Explora Journeys marked a significant milestone at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa, Italy), with a triple...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrates Luminara ship's float-out at Saint-Nazaire France
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has successfully floated out its 3rd superyacht, Luminara, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France...
September 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw River Cruises to launch new ship Kochi Pandaw for Kerala backwaters in 2025
Pandaw Cruises has announced the launch of a new riverboat for the Kerala backwaters in South India, scheduled for debut in October 2025. The 10...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Germany secures financial lifeline for Meyer Werft with €200M stake
Germany brokered a deal to provide financial support for the shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH, a private company that recently secured a...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL launches LNG-fueled ship Sunflower Pirka, expanding Japan’s largest ferry fleet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the successful naming and launch ceremony of the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka on September 4th, 2024...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar opens bookings for Star Seeker ship's 2025-2026 Caribbean-Alaska-Asia/Japan cruises
Windstar Cruises will welcome its newest addition, Star Seeker, to its fleet in December 2025. The small ship company has unveiled the vessel's...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton’s new ship Ilma starts inaugural cruise from Monte Carlo Monaco
Ilma, the newest superyacht of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, commenced her maiden voyage from Monte Carlo (Monaco). This 790-ft vessel, named...
September 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Meyer Turku negotiating groundbreaking mega ship project
Italian reports indicate that MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku Finland are in advanced discussions regarding the construction of a...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: First steel cut for Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Kaia
Construction on Emerald Cruises’ newest vessel - the Emerald Kaia superyacht, has entered a key phase with the commencement of hull...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders 4th Icon Class ship from Meyer Turku
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has formalized an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of a 4th Icon Class vessel, slated...
August 27, 2024