Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian sets record for wind propulsion
The sailing cruise vessel Orient Express Corinthian is being developed as one of the largest ships of its type, with a length of approximately 220...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Cork and Belfast Harbour establish strategic partnership for offshore wind and cruise...
Port of Cork Company and Belfast Harbour Commissioners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership intended to...
March 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages grows its fleet of specialized AI agents to 1,500+
In a significant development for maritime technology integration, Virgin Voyages has rapidly expanded its use of artificial intelligence/AI across...
March 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Balears Wharf selected for first phase of Tarragona shore power rollout
Port of Tarragona (Spain) has initiated the first public tenders associated with the installation of an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at Balears...
March 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers “Four Seasons I” – world’s first intelligent ultra‑luxury superyacht
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri formally handed over the vessel known as Four Seasons I to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the joint owner and...
February 27, 2026