Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten advances zero-emission ship plans for 2030 debut
Hurtigruten has announced an update on its groundbreaking Sea Zero project, a zero-emission vessel slated for debut in 2030, currently in the...
October 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Azamara’s RezA booking platform offers travel agents improved tools for group and client bookings
Azamara Cruises has reintroduced its enhanced global reservations platform, RezA, following input from travel agents. The platform is designed to...
October 10, 2024 - Accidents
CFC cancels early 2025 cruises for €15M refurbishment of Renaissance ship
CFC-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres has announced the cancellation of all cruises aboard its vessel Renaissance for a 2-month period in early 2025...
October 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NSW invests $20M in shore power at Sydney Harbour's White Bay Cruise Terminal
The New South Wales (NSW) government has committed AU$20 million to enhance the environmental performance of White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Germany's Kiel Port sets shore power record with AIDA Cruises at the forefront
The adoption of shore power is gaining momentum, particularly in Baltic Sea countries, where AIDA Cruises has taken a leading role in expanding the...
September 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna ship marks opening of Oslo Port’s shore power system
On September 24th, AIDA Cruises and Port Oslo (Norway) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new shore power facility, enabling...
September 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas completes fleetwide Starlink satellite Internet installation
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink, the world’s first and largest satellite constellation, across its...
September 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Malaysia's Port Penang strengthens position as regional cruise hub with RM100 million upgrade
Penang Port Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MMC Corporation Bhd, has announced further investments to enhance the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, following...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s Swap2Zero vessel concept receives Bureau Veritas approval
Bureau Veritas has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Ponant, a global leader in the cruising industry, for its innovative twin-screw sailing...
September 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation installs solar panels at Barcelona cruise terminals to power 100% of operations
The world's largest cruise shipowner - Carnival Corporation & plc, announced the roof installation of solar panels at two of its Barcelona cruise...
September 13, 2024 - 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