Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Valencia introduces Spain’s first EES-Compatible Passenger Border Control Facility
The Port of Valencia has become the first Spanish port to implement a passenger border control system compatible with the European Entry/Exit System...
June 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line extends Maranics partnership for 3rd consecutive year
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with maritime software provider Maranics for a third consecutive year, continuing a...
June 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
El Escudo enters service as hybrid passenger vessel at the Port of Los Angeles
A new chapter in low-emission passenger vessel operations has begun in Southern California with the entry into service of El Escudo, a hybrid...
June 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation introduces LNG bunkering for cruise ships in Latin America and Western...
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, marked a significant operational milestone by introducing liquefied natural gas (LNG...
June 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises deploys MXP365 chat across entire Mein Schiff fleet
TUI Cruises has introduced the MXP365 Mein Schiff Chat service fleetwide, expanding the digital functionality of its mobile platform to include...
May 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Opera ship completes HVO biofuel trial at sea
MSC Cruises and Italian energy company Eni have completed a biofuel trial aboard the cruise vessel MSC Opera, in a project aimed at reducing...
May 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises introduces AI Concierge fleetwide
MSC Cruises has launched a new artificial intelligence/AI-powered concierge service integrated into its MSC for Me mobile application, extending...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries еxpands hybrid fleet with advanced Furuno bridge systems
BC Ferries has concluded an agreement with Furuno (Japan) for the delivery of integrated navigation and communications systems for 4 new hybrid...
May 7, 2026 - Accidents
ShinyHunters targets Carnival Corporation systems, claims massive data breach
Within the administrative networks that support modern passenger shipping, Carnival Corporation has been identified as a potential target of a...
April 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces AI Crew Assistant to support pre-cruise planning
Virgin Voyages has presented a new digital development in the form of Rovey, an artificial intelligence-based crew assistant designed to guide...
April 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 concludes as largest gathering in 41-year history
The Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 conference has drawn to a close, marking the largest event in the organization’s 41-year history. The gathering...
April 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages scheduled TikTok-themed Caribbean cruise (ship Scarlet Lady)
Virgin Voyages has entered into a collaboration with TikTok to conduct what is described as its most extensive creator-focused sailing to date...
April 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft developed battery-electric cruise ship concept “Project Vision”
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft (Papenburg yard) has introduced a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise vessel under the designation...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Trondheim Port advances shore power and cruise quay expansion plans
Trondheim Port Authority has secured a grid connection for the installation of shore power at its principal cruise berth, marking a significant step...
April 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation advances shore power infrastructure at Whittier (Alaska)
Carnival Corporation & plc is progressing with the electrification of cruise port infrastructure in Whittier, Alaska, as part of a broader...
March 21, 2026