Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises launches boutique riverboat VIVA BEYOND in 2026
The European ship travel brand VIVA Cruises is elevating its offerings with the launch of the new VIVA Boutique product, designed to provide a...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK announces Riviera Resplendence ship (2026) and itineraries
Riviera River Cruises is set to launch its newest riverboat - Riviera Resplendence, in 2026, alongside 5 new itineraries and an exclusive voyage...
October 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku floats out world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Star OTS
Meyer Turku has floated out the next largest cruise ship in the world, Star of the Seas, from its construction dock at the yard in Turku (Finland...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' newest ship Star Princess launched at Fincantieri Monfalcone
Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise vessel constructed for Princess Cruises by Fincantieri, was officially launched/floated out from drydock...
September 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries prepares for Saint-Malo ship's delivery after successful sea trials
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) recently completed sea trials for the Saint-Malo ferry/Ro-Pax ship ordered by Sweden’s Stena...
September 23, 2024 - 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