Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS celebrates christening voyage from Port Canaveral
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for her christening voyage. Following...
July 15, 2024
The second large China-built cruise ship (for Adora) nears completion
The second China-built large cruise ship is approaching completion after 3+ months of assembly. The vessel's 3-layer hull+superstructure is now fully...
July 15, 2024
Resorts World Cruises launches 2024 season from Keelung (Taiwan)
Resorts World Cruises is set to return to Taiwan for a second consecutive year with the deployment of the Resorts World One ship, commencing her...
July 14, 2024
Istanbul (Turkey) introduces mini ferries to enhance urban sea transportation
Istanbul Municipality's subsidiary, City Lines, will introduce mini ferries to public service starting July 15. Initially, 3 mini ferries, dubbed sea...
July 14, 2024
Princess Cruises sets Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Pizza Party"
In partnership with Chef Anthony Felix Gemignani (American chef, restaurateur, author), Princess Cruises has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title...
July 14, 2024
MSC enhances Mediterranean itineraries with new fly-cruise routes
MSC Cruises has expanded its Fly & Cruise holiday programme by extending partnerships with two European airlines. MSC will continue...
July 13, 2024
Nassau Cruise Port to develop $35M waterpark complex
The Nassau Cruise Port is planning a US$35 million waterpark complex to enhance its family-friendly amenities, distinguishing itself within the...
July 13, 2024
San Francisco Bay welcomes world's first hydrogen-powered ferry
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry is set to commence operations on San Francisco Bay, marking a significant...
July 13, 2024
The "Love Boat" Emerald Princess ship begins inaugural season at Boston's Flynn Cruiseport
On Sunday, July 14th, the Emerald Princess ship will commence her inaugural season at Flynn Cruiseport, marking her arrival as Boston's newest...
July 13, 2024
Port Buenos Aires (Argentina) promotes cruise ship discounts for 2024-2025 season
Argentina's General Ports Administration has introduced substantial discounts for the 2024-2025 cruise season, potentially reducing Buenos Aires port...
July 12, 2024
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises debuts complimentary land excursions in 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has introduced the Iconic Explorations program. This initiative offers guests...
July 12, 2024
Restoration of Black Sea ferry traffic agreed between Georgian and Bulgarian Railways
Georgian Railway Management (GZD), representatives from Bulgarian Railways (BDZ), and the Bulgarian maritime company P.N.A LTD have signed an...
July 12, 2024Port Canaveral welcomes world's second-largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS
Port Canaveral (Florida, USA) has welcomed a significant new addition to its lineup. The world’s second-largest cruise ship, RCI-Royal...
July 12, 2024
MSC Cruises launches premium excursions for Yacht Club guests
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new offering for guests traveling in the MSC Yacht Club, allowing them to book an exclusive selection of shore excursions...
July 11, 2024
Galveston Port proceeds with $160M bond offering amid hurricane recovery
Port Galveston (Texas USA) is proceeding with its US$160 million bond offering on July 16th, despite the interruption caused by Hurricane Beryl on...
July 11, 2024