Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially taken delivery of its Nile River ship Viking Hathor, at a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt on August 10th...
August 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises introduces Star Seeker with first voyage in January 2026
Windstar Cruises is set to expand its fleet with the introduction of the 224-passenger ship Star Seeker scheduled to debut in January 2026. The ...
August 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lower Saxony and federal government consider €400M loan to rescue Meyer Werft
Despite a robust order book for new cruise ships extending well into the next decade, the future of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg remains...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises partners with Tillberg Design for new river cruise ships
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based, charter-only river cruise line/shipowner, has entered into a construction agreement with Den...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Century Cruises China introduces high-tech Yangtze River ship Century Voyage
Century Cruises/fleet, a major Chinese river cruise line, is set to introduce a new boat - Century Voyage, to the Yangtze River in September. This...
August 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to expand fleet with 4 new ships by 2031
DCL-Disney Cruise Line is poised for substantial growth with the addition of 4 new ships to its fleet between 2027 and 2031. The announcement, made...
August 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Treasure ship floated out at Meyer Werft Papenburg
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft floated out the Disney Treasure ship. DCL/Disney Cruise Line's 144,000 GT vessel has exited the building dock/drydock...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France taps TMC Compressors for world's largest sailships
The French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France has selected TMC Compressors (TMC) to provide the marine compressed air systems for...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation orders 3 new LNG-powered ships for 2029-2033 delivery
Amid unprecedented consumer demand for cruise vacations, Carnival Corporation - the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has announced the order...
July 23, 2024