Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian cruise ship's construction started with the keel-laying at STX France
On January 31st, 2025, Orient Express and the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique (STX France) conducted a dual ceremony at the shipyard in...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri secures €9 billion deal with NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd and the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri formalized an agreement for the construction of 4 new ships, at total...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft and partners launch Zero4Cruise fuel cell research project
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, in collaboration with its consortium partners, initiated the zero4cruise research project integrating fuel cell...
February 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC World Asia ship’s Mediterranean voyages (2026-2027)
MSC Cruises opened for booking the inaugural voyages of MSC World Asia - MSC's newest vessel from the WORLD-Class fleet. The ship will enter service...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Balearia launches first fully electric ferry route between Spain and Morocco
Spanish ferry operator Balearia will introduce the first fully electric ferry service on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route, connecting Spain (Andalusia...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City ship showcases Dunhuang’s maritime art and heritage
Adora Cruises introduced the second edition of its maritime art exhibition, "Thinking of Dunhuang: Digital Dunhuang Enters Adora Cruises" on its ship...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises starts river cruise line with 10 new ships by 2027
The RCG-owned Celebrity Cruises announced the introduction of its new Celebrity River Cruises brand, marking its entry into the river cruising market...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Damen delivers Germany’s first fully-electric catamaran ferry (E-KAT) to Reederei Norden-Frisia
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group delivered Germany’s first fully electric catamaran ferry (E-Kat) to the shipowner - the German...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC’s newest/4th WORLD-Class ship (2027) to be homeported in Port Canaveral
The Canaveral Port Authority has announced an expanded commitment from MSC Cruises, which includes the deployment of MSC's 4th WORLD-Class ship...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils Jacques Restaurant on new ship Allura
Oceania Cruises is set to enhance its culinary offerings with the introduction of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on the new ship Allura...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises launches guest-centered "Dream Makers" initiative for new ship design
Celebrity Cruises unveiled an innovative program inviting passengers to contribute to the design and features of its newest vessel - Celebrity Xcel...
January 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: MSC Cruises enlists Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom for first Big Game ad campaign
MSC Cruises unveiled its inaugural Big Game commercial, a 60-second advertisement featuring Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom. The ad...
January 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard launches ultra-luxury yacht Four Seasons I
On January 23rd, Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts, marked the launch of the ultra...
January 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG orders 6th EDGE-class ship for Celebrity Cruises, with delivery in 2028
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group (world's second-biggest cruise shipowner) finalized an agreement to construct a 6th EDGE-class ship for its subsidiary...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025