Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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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 - Cruise Industry

Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially taken delivery of its Nile River ship Viking Hathor, at a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt on August 10th...
August 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry

ACL's newest ship American Liberty christened in Newport RI USA
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the christening of American Liberty (the newest/3rd vessel in the Coastal Cat series) in Newport, Rhode...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Amadeus River Cruises to launch eco-friendly Amara in 2025
Amadeus River Cruises is set to introduce its newest boat - Amadeus Amara, in the spring of 2025, offering journeys along the Danube and Rhine rivers...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Windstar Cruises introduces Star Seeker with first voyage in January 2026
Windstar Cruises is set to expand its fleet with the introduction of the 224-passenger ship Star Seeker scheduled to debut in January 2026. The ...
August 22, 2024