Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City completing final tests before moving out of drydock
China has commenced the countdown for the maiden voyage of its first large, domestically-built cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse II superyacht christened dockside in Port Malaga (Spain)
On June 3rd, the Scenic Eclipse II superyacht was officially named at a modest dockside ceremony in Port Malaga (Spain). The special event was...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jay Leno to serve as ‘Godfather’ to Carnival Venezia cruise ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line made an announcement that Jay Leno, a well-known late-night talk show host and comedian, will become the first-ever...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship MSC Euribia delivered by STX France
On May 31st, 2023, the Cruise Division of MSC Group's subsidiary MSC Cruises and STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America cruise ship's construction started at STX France
MSC Cruises held the keel-laying/aka coin ceremony for MSC World America. This ceremony - which marks the start of the vessel's physical...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Irish Ferries launches Irish Sea’s fastest cruise ferry Oscar Wilde
The debut of Oscar Wilde cruiseferry - the newest and largest vessel deployed in the Irish Sea, was celebrated by Irish Ferries, which is part of the...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises launches third riverboat VIVA ENJOY
The Scylla-owned river cruise brand VIVA Cruises/fleet is set to launch its third newbuild riverboat - VIVA Enjoy, in September 2024. VIVA Enjoy will...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL removing benefits for Carnival Venezia ship's maiden voyage
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has communicated with its guests and made arrangements for new bookings on Carnival Venezia, considering the significant...
May 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to operate industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions sailing
Next week, MSC Group's Cruise Division will make history by operating the industry's first voyage with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. This...
May 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean boasts record bookings for the world's largest cruise ship Icon OTS
Construction is currently underway for RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, which is set to become the world's largest cruise vessel. As of mid...
May 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys unveils design of Owner's Residence on EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand owned by the MSC Group, has revealed the design of the Owner's Residence on EXPLORA I, the first of...
May 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Galveston Cruise Terminal receiving $53M makeover to accommodate CCL's Carnival Jubilee
Galveston Wharves is investing US$53 million in a major expansion at Cruise Terminal 25 in order to accommodate CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s...
May 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line launches its smallest new ships
Instead of constructing luxury cruise ships at Fincantieri, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled three new vessels that represent their smallest...
May 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: China's first home-made cruise ship named Adora Magic City
On Friday, May 19th, the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau and CSSC Cruise Technology Development Co Ltd organized an event to announce...
May 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
EST-Floattech provides Octopus battery system for Reederei Norden-Frisia's new electric catamaran...
EST-Floattech, a Dutch provider of energy storage systems, has been awarded a contract to supply their Octopus Series battery system for a new...
May 19, 2023