Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
China’s largest carbon fiber ferry enhances Hong Kong’s maritime network
The 2024-built Xin Ming Zhu III (IMO 1079931) is a high-speed passenger ferry constructed with carbon fiber. The vessel was officially delivered in...
January 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
New cruise ships set to transform the global industry in 2025
The global cruise shipping industry is poised for significant expansion in 2025 as major cruise companies unveil new vessels. Next are listed the...
January 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City ship completes first year with 600,000 passengers
Adora Magic City, the first China-constructed large cruise ship, completed its inaugural year of commercial operations, conducting 84 voyages and...
December 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL's coastal cruise ship American Glory celebrates first anniversary
ACL American Glory has recently marked her first anniversary of service for ACL-American Cruise Lines, symbolizing a key milestone in the company's...
December 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries modernizes fleet with battery-hybrid Guillaume de Normandie
Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo has recently taken delivery of Guillaume de Normandie, the 12th vessel in its E-Flexer series of roll-on/roll-off...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff Relax successfully completes LNG sea rrials
The construction of Mein Schiff Relax, the latest vessel in TUI Cruises' fleet, is nearing completion at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s ship Treasure debuts with 7-night Caribbean itinerary
On Saturday, December 21st, DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest ship - MS Disney Treasure, embarked on her maiden voyage. The 7-Caribbean itinerary, a...
December 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line to celebrate 55th anniversary with special ship meetups in 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line will commemorate its 55th anniversary in 2027 with a series of unique ship meetups at sea, enhancing 11 select itineraries...
December 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises debuts with AROYA ship's Red Sea maiden voyage
AROYA Cruises (Saudi Arabia) celebrated the first reveue sailing of its flagship/first vessel AROYA on her inaugural cruise across the Red Sea. The...
December 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disneyland operator announces ¥330 billion/US$2B cruise venture
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, has announced plans to enter the cruise industry as part of a strategy to sustain...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship homeported in Dubai, launching Desert Days itinerary program
Greek-owned cruise line Celestyal marked its inaugural voyage to Dubai with the arrival of its newest vessel, Celestyal Journey. The ship entered...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on Transcend Cruises’ first new river ship
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based shipowner, has commenced construction of its first branded riverboat, marking a significant...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's first domestic cruise ship Aroya arrived at homeport Jeddah
Cruise Saudi, a leading player in the maritime tourism sector, has launched its first cruise vessel, Aroya, at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC EXPLORA III to redefine luxury ocean travel with Summer 2026 debut
MSC Explora Journeys has revealed the latest details about EXPLORA III, the third ship in its fleet, set to debut in the summer of 2026. Designed to...
December 13, 2024