Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Eric Stonestreet to christen NCL's ship Norwegian Aqua in April 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet as the godfather of its newest vessel, Norwegian Aqua, set to...
November 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Disney Treasure christening in New York Harbor
DCL-Disney Cruise Line christened its newest vessel - Disney Treasure, in New York Harbor on Tuesday, November 19th, at 8:00 p.m. EST. The event...
November 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises plans next-generation fleet beyond World class
MSC Cruises is exploring new designs for its vessels, aiming to surpass the currently largest WORLD-class ships. The company's Executive Chairman...
November 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Treasure is DCL-Disney Cruise Line's 3rd ship homeported in Port Canaveral Florida
Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) has welcomed DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, Disney Treasure, to its lineup of homeport ships. Disney...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line names 200,000 Disney employees as “Godparents” of new ship Treasure
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has designated the global workforce of The Walt Disney Company - its cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees - as...
November 14, 2024 - 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