Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2nd SPHERE Class ship to be named Star Princess
The name of Princess Cruises' second Sphere Class cruise ship, Star Princess, has been revealed. She will embark on her inaugural season of...
May 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL's Norwegian Viva ship departs Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera to undergo sea trials
On May 5th, the 2nd NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Class ship, Norwegian Viva, left the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera/Venice (Italy) for her...
May 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic's 3rd cruise ship SH Diana christened in Amsterdam (Holland)
On Thursday, May 4th, Swan Hellenic announced that the official naming ceremony of its 3rd ice-class expedition ship SH Diana had taken place in...
May 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
World’s largest cruise ship Icon OTS month away from sea trials
Perno Shipyard (owned by Meyer Turku Gmbh/Turku Finland) reported that Icon of the Seas, which is the world's largest cruise vessel ever and has been...
May 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' new LNG-battery hybrid ferry to be named Guillaume de Normandie
Brittany Ferries has announced the name of its new eco-friendly ferry, Guillaume de Normandie, which is expected to join the company's fleet in May...
May 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line celebrates float out of Queen Anne in Italy
Carnival Corporation's luxury cruise brand Cunard Line celebrated a construction milestone on Wednesday, May 3rd, with the launch/float out from...
May 4, 2023