Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys unveils festive sailings aboard its EXPLORA I ship
As the holiday season nears, Explora Journeys presents the festive offerings aboard EXPLORA I, the inaugural vessel among potentially 6 from the MSC...
December 3, 2023
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises names new ship Celebrity Ascent in a ceremony marked by industry firsts
Celebrity Cruises formally christened its latest vessel, now officially known as Celebrity Ascent. The noteworthy occasion featured co-Godmothers...
December 3, 2023
Cruise Industry
The Princess Cruises app replaces outdated MedallionClass app
Princess Cruises, a prominent player in the global cruise industry, is poised to overhaul the onboard guest experience through the introduction of...
December 3, 2023
Cruise Industry
TUI's Mein Schiff 7 launched at Meyer Turku shipyard marks milestone in Green Transition
The construction of Mein Schiff 7, underway at the Meyer Turku shipyard, reached a milestone as the vessel was launched in Finland on Friday...
December 2, 2023
Cruise Industry
Norway's Trondheim Port concludes strong cruise season and eyes onshore power
The port of Trondheim (Norway) anticipates concluding the year with a total of 108 cruise ship calls and ~177,000 passengers, with the final call...
December 2, 2023
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Construction of the world's largest cruise ship - Icon OTS
Following 7+ years of envisioning and 900 days of intricate design and construction involving a multitude of experts, the Meyer Turku shipyard in...
December 2, 2023
Cruise Industry
Spain's Santander Port prioritizes cruise traffic with improved passenger experience and future...
On October 26, Cesar Diaz assumed the role of the new chairman at the Port of Santander. A few weeks later, on November 17, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines...
December 2, 2023
Cruise Industry
Viking commences 3rd Antarctic expedition season and unveils 87-day Arctic to Antarctica journey
Viking celebrates the initiation of its third expedition season in Antarctica, as the Viking Octantis and her identical counterpart, the Viking...
December 1, 2023
Cruise Industry
First steel cut for Four Seasons' first superyacht at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
The commencement of the construction for the inaugural mega yacht of Four Seasons Yachts has been officially initiated, marking a historic moment at...
December 1, 2023
Cruise Industry
Biden Administration allocates $200M in grants to modernize and expand US ferry systems
The Biden administration has announced a disbursement of US$200 million in grants for modernizing the ferry systems across the USA. The grant...
December 1, 2023
Cruise Industry
Viking Vela floated out at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Viking Vela, the first vessel in a new cruise ship series by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for Viking Cruises, was launched/floated out from...
December 1, 2023
Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils exclusive Capsule Cruise Collection partnership with Bay Garnett and Circle of Style
In commemoration of a century of cruise collections influencing the esteemed fashion landscape, Cunard Line has collaborated with second-hand fashion...
November 30, 2023
Cruise Industry
New $5 tax proposed for all cruise tourists visiting Mexico’s Quintana Roo
A proposed measure within the 2024 Fiscal Package meeting for the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, suggests the implementation of a new US$5 tax for...
November 30, 2023
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' largest casino ever debuts on new Sun Princess ship
Princess Cruises has unveiled plans for the largest casino in its fleet, set to make its debut aboard the forthcoming 4,300-guest Sun Princess...
November 30, 2023
Cruise Industry
San Francisco (California, USA) starts zero-emissions ferry-building program
San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is charting a course towards a greener maritime future through its Rapid...
November 30, 2023
Cruise Industry