Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)

Keel Laid for Odyssey of the Seas
On May 3, 2019, Royal Caribbean marked a major milestone in the development of its Odyssey of the Seas. Scheduled for delivery in fall 2020, the new...
May 5, 2019
Cruise Industry
Lüftner Cruises Orders River Ship from Shipyard De Hoop
Shipyard De Hoop (located in Lobith, Holland) announced yard's 15th order from Luftner Cruises - a 135-meter long newbuild river cruise ship. The...
April 30, 2019
Cruise Industry
Ulstein Verft Welcomes National Geographic Endurance
On Tuesday, April 23, the workers at Ulstein shipyard closely followed the hull arrival of the new polar expedition cruise ship National Geographic...
April 25, 2019
Cruise Industry
Construction Begins on 5th Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
Construction on the next Royal Caribbean cruise ship started this week at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. The cruise line announced that the first...
April 25, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Celebrity Flora Completes Sea Trials
Last Saturday, April 13, Celebrity Flora started sea trials at the North Sea. Speed, safety, and manoeuvrability were some of the features that...
April 23, 2019
Cruise Industry
Biggest European Shipbuilders to Develop Connected Vessel Platform
Europe's largest shipbuilding companies announced a new cooperative initiative to develop a connected ship platform. In order to meet...
April 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
Stena Edda Floated Out in China
Stena Edda cruiseferry, that is due to be used to increase capacity on Liverpool-Belfast route, was floated out from drydock at Avic Weihai Shipyard...
April 16, 2019
Cruise Industry
Chantiers de l’Atlantique Introduces Atlantique+
One of the largest cruise ship builders in the world, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, recently announces at Seatrade Cruise Global the launch of its...
April 15, 2019
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises to Add 5th Edge-Class Ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that it had entered into an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France to order a 5th Edge-class...
April 12, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Windstar Unveils Details of $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
Windstar Cruises announced news about the award-winning US$250 Million Star Plus Initiative of the line at the most celebrated cruise industry...
April 10, 2019
Cruise Industry
Viking and China Merchants Group to Launch Chinese Cruise Line
Viking Cruises and China Merchants Group unveiled a plan to launch a new cruise line for Chinese passengers. China Merchants Group's...
April 10, 2019
Cruise Industry
Holland America's Next Ship to Be Named Ryndam
Holland America Line announced that its next Pinnacle-class liner will be named Nieuw Ryndam. The newbuild is scheduled for delivery in May 2021...
April 8, 2019
Cruise Industry
First Steel Cut for Windstar’s $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
At Fincantieri’s “Arsenale Triestino San Marco” shipyard in Trieste, John Gunner, Vice President of Expansion Projects for...
April 3, 2019
Cruise Industry
A-Rosa Cruises Orders New Ship from Concordia Damen
A-Rosa River Cruises signed a shipbuilding contract with Concordia Damen for a new riverboat in the E-Motion series (battery-powered). The newbuild...
April 2, 2019
Cruise Industry
First Steel Cut for Spirit of Adventure
A steel cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 27, for Saga Cruises’ 2nd bespoke-built boutique ship, Spirit of Adventure. This follows...
March 28, 2019
Cruise Industry