Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
World's largest sailing ship Orient Express Corinthian combines art deco elegance with modern...
The first of the two Accor Group-owned/Orient Express Silenseas-operated newbuild ships is scheduled to launch in June 2026, charting courses...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name "Riviera Travel" to align with its...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking names 2 new Nile River cruise ships in ceremony at Karnak Temple
Viking recently named its newest riverboats - Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during an exclusive celebration in Luxor (Egypt). The ceremonial...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal expands fleet with new order for 3rd luxury ocean ship from Fincantieri
Crystal has confirmed an order with the distinguished Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a third ocean vessel, utilizing an option under...
November 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Samantha Brown to host exclusive Mediterranean cruise on Oceania’s newest ship Allura
Travel expert Samantha Brown will join Oceania Cruises’ newest ship - Allura, as a special host for a 10-day Mediterranean voyage...
November 4, 2024 - Accidents
Spirit of Tasmania V ferry breaks moorings at Rauma Shipyard in Finland
One of Spirit of Tasmania’s two new ferries broke free from its moorings and struck a dock amid “hurricane-force winds” at Rauma...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku celebrates 10 years with focus on carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn marks a decade since the Meyer family took ownership of the Turku shipyard, a heritage shipbuilding site with roots tracing back to 1737...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines expands USA fleet with 10 new ships from Chesapeake Shipbuilding
ACL-American Cruise Lines has finalized contracts with Chesapeake Shipbuilding to construct an additional 4 new vessels, expanding its total...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 Nova - world's first electric hydrofoil ferry enters service in Stockholm
Sweden’s Candela has introduced the first electric hydrofoil ferry into public service, with the Candela P-12 Nova now operating in Stockholm...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands wellness and entertainment on Prima Plus Class ships
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the innovative onboard experiences and expanded venues to be available on Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady scheduled for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel - Brilliant Lady, will conclude her inaugural North American season with a selection of 17 new itineraries...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tauck’s new French river ships set to cruise the Rhone and Seine in 2026
Tauck Travel USA/fleet will expand its river cruise operations in spring 2026 with two new boats designed specifically for navigation on the French...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways starts Magdalena River cruises in Colombia with ships AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia
AmaWaterways will soon introduce cruising to Colombia’s Magdalena River with the launch of AmaMagdalena - the first of two purpose-built new...
October 30, 2024