Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Denmark’s First Electric Ferry Departs on Maiden Voyage
Denmark’s first ferry fully powered by electricity (MS Ellen) sailed between the islands of Aero and Als on Thursday, August 15. The...
August 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Adds MedallionNet to 6 More Ships in 2020
Princess Cruises announced it continues the expansion of its MedallionNet Wi-Fi, giving more passengers the chance to enjoy the fast and unlimited...
August 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Helicopter Trial
Scenic Cruises released footage of the final tests and trials of Airbus H130 helicopters. The following video shows the helicopters landing on the...
August 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fincantieri Uses ALE Technology for Ferry Stretches
The lengthening of a pair of Grimaldi Group cruise ferries by Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, earlier this year was accomplished via...
August 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Energy From Wind Turbines to Power Ullapool to Stornoway Ferry
Outer Hebrides wind farm-produced energy could be used to power ferries to the islands, a new study found. Wind energy could be used to make...
August 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope Ships on River Seine Convert to Using GTL Fuel
CroisiEurope’s 3 riverboats on France’s Seine River - Renoir, Botticelli, and Seine Princess - have converted to using GTL (gas to...
July 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marseille Fos Port Authority Announces Zero-Emissions Investment
Among a series of eco-friendly initiatives, Marseille Fos Port will invest EUR 20 million over the next 6 years to extend shoreside power/electrical...
July 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Launches New App
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines introduced a new mobile app to assist customers in making the most of their cruise experience, both onboard Fred Olsen&rsquo...
July 27, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Vista Resumes Galveston Cruises Earlier Than Expected
Carnival Vista, which was taken out of service earlier in July for drydock repairs, will return to homeport Galveston TX 4 days earlier than expected...
July 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Havila Kystruten’s Newbuilds to Contribute to Energy Efficiency
Two of Havila Kystruten’s newbuilds - Havila Castor and Havila Capella’s compressors are expected to contribute to energy efficiency...
July 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Boasts the World’s First Digital Escape Room
Princess Cruises announced that its newest liners - Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess - will feature "Phantom Bridge" - industry's (and world's...
July 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises Documents Further Progress Toward Emission-Neutral Cruising
Carnival Corporation's German brand AIDA Cruises documented further progress on the path towards emission-neutral cruising in the latest "AIDA cares...
July 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Carnival Vista Enters Floating Dry Dock
Early Saturday morning, July 13, Carnival Vista took off from Freeport and headed to sea to meet the ship Boka Vanguard. It is no ordinary ship...
July 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Roald Amundsen to Be Christened in Antarctica
Hurtigruten announced the first-ever naming ceremony in Antarctica for the line's hybrid-powered expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen. This fall, when...
July 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Spectrum of the Seas Boasts New Digital Experiences
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise liner - Spectrum of the Seas - boasts several innovative digital experiences, from virtual reality...
July 9, 2019