Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Accidents
Knife attack reported on Star Princess ship construction site at Fincantieri Monfalcone
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured in an altercation on the Star Princess ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri's yard in...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping market set to reach $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise shipping market is expected to grow significantly, reaching US$16.7 billion by 2031, up from US$8 billion in 2021. The increasing...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS to showcase Caribbean artistry through Artist Discovery...
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced the return of its Artist Discovery Program, aimed at showcasing the talent of Caribbean artists on...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Flora City ship's construction enters Phase 2 ahead of 2026 debut
Chinese officials marked a significant achievement on January 15th, 2025, by completing the first phase of construction for China's second large...
January 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Keel-laying starts the assembly of Scenic Group's superyacht Emerald Kaia in Vietnam
Emerald Cruises has marked a significant milestone in the construction of its newest superyacht - Emerald Kaia, with a ceremonial keel-laying...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viva Cruises christens newest ship Viva Enjoy in Dusseldorf (Germany)
Viva Cruises, a prominent European river cruise operator (Scylla's subsidiary) christened its newest boat - Viva Enjoy, during a ceremony held on...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Krasnaya Kuznitsa (Russia) nears completion of icebreaking river ferries
Krasnaya Kuznitsa, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation/USC, has announced that two new ferries intended for...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silverstream Technologies UK to equip 2 new Carnival Corporation ships with air lubrication/hull...
The UK-based Silverstream Technologies has entered into an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on 2 new ships...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MOL Sunflower's fleet join two new ferries - Kamuy & Pirka
Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen Corporation has delivered a new LNG-powered Ro-Pax ferry, Sunflower Kamuy (IMO 9965306) to Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL for...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney to debut new ship class and Wish-class vessel by 2031
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has outlined plans for a significant fleet expansion, announcing the addition of 4 ships between 2027 and 2031. The expansion...
January 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils Big Game ad featuring MSC World America
MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise shipping company, is set to showcase its unique blend of European sophistication and American...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CLIA to showcase 9 new cruise ships of 2025 in Virtual Education Series
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will host the Ocean Debut Virtual Showcase 2025, an online educational series aimed at Australasian...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises expands fleet and solidifies its role in China’s cruise industry
AIDA Cruises has appointed Mr. Chen Ranfeng as its Chief Executive Officer, entrusting him with the leadership of the company’s operations and...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Robbie Williams headlines Mein Schiff Relax christening in 2025
TUI Cruises is set to celebrate the christening of Mein Schiff Relax, the first vessel in its groundbreaking InTUItion class, with an extraordinary...
January 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China’s largest carbon fiber ferry enhances Hong Kong’s maritime network
The 2024-built Xin Ming Zhu III (IMO 1079931) is a high-speed passenger ferry constructed with carbon fiber. The vessel was officially delivered in...
January 2, 2025