Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Treasure ready for sea trials following Ems River conveyance
DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, Disney Treasure (144,256 GT), has completed a key milestone in her construction by making the conveyance from...
September 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK unveils new ship and themed itineraries for 2026
Riviera River Cruises UK (fleet) is set to introduce a new riverboat - Riviera Resplendence, in 2026. Alongside the launch, the company has...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RMS Titanic's shipbuilder Harland & Wolff files for bankruptcy
The British shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, renowned for constructing the RMS Titanic, has entered administration after failing to secure sufficient...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL unveils 4th PRIMA Class cruise ship Norwegian Luna (2026)
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its latest addition to the PRIMA Class fleet, Norwegian Luna, scheduled for debut in March 2026. The vessel...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line takes delivery of new ro-pax ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV
Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company has taken delivery of its new Ro-Pax ship Spirit of Tasmania IV, from the shipbuilder Rauma Marine...
September 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands fleet with EXPLORA II’s delivery and new ship construction milestones
On September 12th, 2024, Explora Journeys marked a significant milestone at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa, Italy), with a triple...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrates Luminara ship's float-out at Saint-Nazaire France
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has successfully floated out its 3rd superyacht, Luminara, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France...
September 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw River Cruises to launch new ship Kochi Pandaw for Kerala backwaters in 2025
Pandaw Cruises has announced the launch of a new riverboat for the Kerala backwaters in South India, scheduled for debut in October 2025. The 10...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Germany secures financial lifeline for Meyer Werft with €200M stake
Germany brokered a deal to provide financial support for the shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH, a private company that recently secured a...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL launches LNG-fueled ship Sunflower Pirka, expanding Japan’s largest ferry fleet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the successful naming and launch ceremony of the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka on September 4th, 2024...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Meyer Turku negotiating groundbreaking mega ship project
Italian reports indicate that MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku Finland are in advanced discussions regarding the construction of a...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Grand Bahama Shipyard secures $665M transformation deal to become world's largest cruise ship...
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Philip Davis, has formalized an agreement with Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport) for a US$665 million...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping industry set to surge to $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise ship industry is projected to grow substantially, reaching an estimated US$16.7 billion by 2031, according to a report from Allied...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: First steel cut for Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Kaia
Construction on Emerald Cruises’ newest vessel - the Emerald Kaia superyacht, has entered a key phase with the commencement of hull...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders 4th Icon Class ship from Meyer Turku
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has formalized an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of a 4th Icon Class vessel, slated...
August 27, 2024