Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line using facial biometrics at Port Baltimore (Maryland USA)
US CBP (Customs and Border Protection), in partnership with CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, has expanded the use of facial biometrics in the debarkation...
July 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SES to provide global connectivity services to Explora Journeys
SES signed a contract for its O3b mPower satellite fleet to provide connectivity to the Explora 1 cruise ship of MSC Explora Journeys. Explora...
July 18, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Saronic Ferries to build Greece's first fully-electric Ro-Pax ferry
C-Job Naval Architects was selected by Saronic Ferries (Greek fast-ferry company) to design a fully electric Ro-Pax (roll-on/roll-off passenger...
July 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
PONANT's 14th cruise ship to boast eco-design and no impact on the environment
True to its pioneering spirit, the cruise company PONANT continues to explore technology options for more sustainable tourism. After the 2021 launch...
July 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fastest electric ship Candela P-12 Shuttle to enter Stockholm in 2023
The world's fastest electric ship - Candela P-12 Shuttle - is scheduled to enter Stockholm’s waters in 2023, in an effort to shape the water...
July 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Keel laid for RCI-Royal Caribbean's first LNG-powered Oasis Class ship "Utopia of The Seas"
On Friday, July 1, a keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered cruise ship of the industry-defining Oasis Class took place at the Chantiers...
July 2, 2022 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line agrees to pay $6+ million after wave of cyberattacks
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line will pay USD 6+ million to end two separate lawsuits filed by 46x US states after sensitive, personal information on...
June 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
World's largest hybrid cruiseferry to serve the Britain-France route
The cruise ship set to carry travelers between the UK and France in the next few years will be the world's largest hybrid vessel. In a statement...
June 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: P&O UK introduces Arvia cruise ship's Mission Control Escape Room
P&O Cruises UK released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the first-ever escape room experience at sea, Mission Control. Available...
June 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton’s LNG-powered superyachts Ilma and Luminara to be equipped by ALMACO
Ritz-Carlton's new LNG-powered superyachts Ilma and Luminara will be equipped with state-of-the-art provision stores, galleys/kitchens, and...
June 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean to partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink
RCI-Royal Caribbean is looking to partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink in order to bring Wi-Fi capability to its cruise ships. Starlink is...
June 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Havila Kystruten became the first to operate emissions-free cruises in Geirangerfjord (Norway)
The Norwegian cruiseferry company Havila Voyages made history on June 2, 2022, becoming the first to operate 100% emissions-free while navigating in...
June 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAV Group awarded preliminary approval for Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for cruise ships
DNV reported it had awarded the Norwegian technology provider HAV Group preliminary approval for a hydrogen-based energy system. The approval meant...
June 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: CCL-Carnival Cruise Line launches food allergy program "Menu Mate"
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is introducing the Menu Mate food ingredient program fleetwide in order to accommodate passengers with special diets "more...
June 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises investing in sustainable cruise market as part of the Green Cruising Strategy
AIDA Cruises has been investing in a future-proof/sustainable cruise market as part of the line's Green Cruising Strategy. As part of the...
May 23, 2022