Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines orders 7 new ships for 2026
On June 12th, ACL-American Cruise Lines announced an order for 7 new ships, set to be delivered by the end of 2026. This expansion includes 6 vessels...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Utopia of the Seas delivered to RCI-Royal Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Utopia of the Seas. The ceremonial event took place at the...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku delivers Mein Schiff 7 to TUI Cruises
Turkish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered the Mein Schiff 7 to German cruise line TUI Cruises. This vessel is the 7th in the Mein Schiff series...
June 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri leads shipbuilding innovation with Digital Twin Technology
Over the past decade, the shipbuilding industry has experienced significant advancements in digitalization, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways' newest ships AmaKaia and AmaSofia debut in 2026
AmaWaterways' fleet will be expanded with two new riverboats debuting in 2026. AmaKaia will join AmaDara on the Mekong River, while AmaSofia will...
June 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila and Incat Tasmania join forces with Brittany Ferries for green maritime solutions
Brittany Ferries, Wartsila, and Incat Tasmania have established a collaborative partnership to investigate the technical specifications and design...
May 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton's ship Ilma completes sea trials ahead of September debut
Ritz-Carlton's second superyacht completed sea trials on May 20th, off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. Constructed by the French...
May 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff 7 starts Baltic Sea trials ahead of June debut
TUI's newest vessel - Mein Schiff 7, reached a significant milestone this week as she started sea trials in the Baltic Sea (Bothnian Sea and...
May 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The second large China-built cruise ship takes shape in Shanghai
Construction of China's second domestically-built large-scale cruise ship of CSSC-China State Shipbuilding Corporation is underway at Drydock 2 of...
May 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Albatros Expeditions christens 6th Infinity-class ship, Ocean Albatros
The Danish company Albatros Expeditions (fleet) has officially christened its latest addition to the fleet - Ocean Albatros. The 2023-built vessel...
May 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS ship Utopia of the Seas starts sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest OASIS PLUS class ship Utopia of the Seas is nearing its grand debut, marking the next evolution in...
May 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Disney Destiny's bow section en route to Meyer Werft shipyard
In the late hours of Sunday night, April 28, the bow section of DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel - MS Disney Destiny, was observed en route to...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RINA secures contract for design approval of Carnival's 4th and 5th Excel-class ships
Classification society RINA has secured a contract to oversee the design approval and construction supervision of the CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's...
April 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CSSC advances China's cruise industry with second cruise ship construction
China's second domestically-produced large cruise ship commenced its hull structure assembly with a keel laying ceremony held in Shanghai on Saturday...
April 23, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri push back delivery date for Star Princess
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri jointly announced the decision to reschedule the delivery of the forthcoming Sphere Class vessel, Star Princess...
April 19, 2024