Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
PONANT paving the way towards zero carbon navigation with iconic newbuild
PONANT, a leader in maritime innovation, has made a commitment to developing a new transoceanic ship that embraces a unique design, contributing to...
July 9, 2023 - Accidents
Explora Journeys' first cruise ship Explora 1 delayed days before launch
Explora Journeys' inaugural ship, Explora 1, will be delayed by several weeks in order to allow the brand more time to improve and enhance the vessel...
July 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Icon OTS successfully completes first sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's most-anticipated ship ever - Icon of the Seas, is in excellent condition. On June 22nd, 2023, this brand-new...
June 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri signs contract for the construction of second Four Seasons cruise ship
Fincantieri Italy has entered into an agreement with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
June 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
New Sun Princess boasts fleet's first family-themed, 3-deck-high Park19
When the new Sun Princess debut in February 2024, she will introduce several new for Princess Cruises family-themed activity spaces. One of these is...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Icon OTS to embark on first sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ship Icon of the Seas prepares for her first sea trials, signifying a significant milestone in the cruise...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway to create the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship 'Sea Zero'
Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans for its first environmentally friendly cruise ship ahead of its 130th anniversary. The project, known as 'Sea...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Adora Magic City completing final tests before moving out of drydock
China has commenced the countdown for the maiden voyage of its first large, domestically-built cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship MSC Euribia delivered by STX France
On May 31st, 2023, the Cruise Division of MSC Group's subsidiary MSC Cruises and STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America cruise ship's construction started at STX France
MSC Cruises held the keel-laying/aka coin ceremony for MSC World America. This ceremony - which marks the start of the vessel's physical...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean boasts record bookings for the world's largest cruise ship Icon OTS
Construction is currently underway for RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, which is set to become the world's largest cruise vessel. As of mid...
May 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line launches its smallest new ships
Instead of constructing luxury cruise ships at Fincantieri, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled three new vessels that represent their smallest...
May 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: China's first home-made cruise ship named Adora Magic City
On Friday, May 19th, the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau and CSSC Cruise Technology Development Co Ltd organized an event to announce...
May 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
EST-Floattech provides Octopus battery system for Reederei Norden-Frisia's new electric catamaran...
EST-Floattech, a Dutch provider of energy storage systems, has been awarded a contract to supply their Octopus Series battery system for a new...
May 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
GPH-Global Ports Holdings expects strong rise in cruise passenger volumes
The Istanbul-based GPH-Global Ports Holdings plc - the world's largest cruise port operator - expects a strong rise in cruise passenger volumes for...
May 16, 2023