Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
French Atlantic Ports to welcome record 875,000 cruise passengers in 2024
French Atlantic Ports is preparing to welcome 875,000 cruise passengers in 2024, a notable increase from 755,000 in 2023 and double the figure...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises trials 100% renewable bio marine fuel on AIDAprima
On September 5th, AIDA Cruises refueled its ship AIDAprima at Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100), marking the...
September 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Goldbelt partner to bring Starlink Internet to downtown Juneau
As cruise ship traffic in downtown Juneau increases, network congestion has become a growing concern. In response, the Royal Caribbean Group and...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival and Virgin Voyages trial NAPA's new digital safety platform
NAPA, a global leader in maritime software and data services, has introduced NAPA Permit to Work, a digital solution aimed at enhancing crew safety...
September 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises rolls out Starlink Wi-Fi packages
Princess Cruises has upgraded its onboard Wi-Fi for select vacation packages with the introduction of MedallionNet Max, leveraging Starlink satellite...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Avios rewards for Spain, UK and Ireland bookings
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has launched a groundbreaking partnership with IAG Loyalty to enhance holiday experiences through the global...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens Germany’s most advanced maritime operations center in Hamburg
Today, September 2nd, AIDA Cruises unveiled its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg (Germany), marking a significant upgrade in...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping industry set to surge to $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise ship industry is projected to grow substantially, reaching an estimated US$16.7 billion by 2031, according to a report from Allied...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises India partners with WMS for enhanced onboard connectivity
WMS, a leader in maritime wireless connectivity, has announced a new partnership with Cordelia Cruises, India's premier cruise line and travel brand...
August 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC and Explora Journeys implement smart container technology for fresh produce delivery
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have partnered with MSC Shipping, the global leader in container shipping, to implement smart container technology...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's largest and newest ship Icon OTS unveils Lost Dunes mini-golf course
The "Lost Dunes" aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's mega-liner Icon of the Seas is a meticulously crafted 9-hole miniature golf course part of the Thrill...
August 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises launches MedallionNet Max: a new era of onboard Wi-Fi connectivity
Princess Cruises introduced MedallionNet Max, a new tier of shipboard Wi-Fi service designed to cater to the increasing needs of today's digitally...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises introduces OptiCruise to cut fleet emissions by 15% by 2026
MSC Cruises is set to reduce its fleet's emissions by up to 15% in 2026 with the introduction of OptiCruise, a new itinerary planning optimization...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen's Amera becomes first cruise ship to retrofit with ABB's DC Grid power system
Phoenix Reisen's cruise offerings include journeys through the Norwegian fjords, the North Sea, the Baltic, Iceland, and Greenland. Following a...
August 5, 2024