Cruise Industry
Port Galveston TX charts course for continued growth as new cruise ships set sail in 2024
As the 4th-busiest cruise port in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is gearing up for another year of expansion. Coming off a record...
December 26, 2023
Alicante (Spain) becomes MSC Cruises homeport in summer 2024 for up to 20 departures
Alicante is poised to reclaim its role as an MSC home port, signaling a maritime resurgence starting in May. MSC Cruises unveils an ambitious plan...
December 26, 2023
ACL-American Cruise Lines' inaugural voyage brings new maritime excitement to Punta Gorda, Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines is set to make a maritime splash in Punta Gorda FL, introducing its inaugural cruise with the arrival of the newest ship...
December 26, 2023
MSC Explora Journeys introduces American itineraries (Latin America, USA & Canada Pacific Coast...
Explora Journeys, the new luxury travel brand of MSC Group (world's largest container shipping company) has unveiled its latest Destination...
December 26, 2023
Balearia expands fleet with acquisition of electric-powered ferry Rusadir/Honfleur
Spanish ferry operator Balearia has acquired the electric-powered ferry Rusadir (2022-built as Honfleur), which has been serving the company's Malaga...
December 26, 2023
MSC Cruises witnesses significant rebound in Israeli cruise bookings
In a positive development for Israel's tourism industry, MSC Cruises - the world's third-largest cruise company, reports a noteworthy 70...
December 25, 2023
First China-made cruise ship Adora Magic City embarks on trial operation
Commencing her trial operation, China's first domestically-built large cruise vessel - Adora Magic City, embarked from homeport Shanghai (Wusongkou...
December 25, 2023
VIDEO: Carnival Jubilee setting sail with Texas-sized fun
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's flagship Carnival Jubilee has officially set sail from Galveston, marking the first debut of a brand-new cruise vessel in...
December 25, 2023
World Maritime Forum 2024: Navigating a sustainable future in Copenhagen
As the maritime community eagerly awaits the upcoming World Maritime Forum on February 27th and 28th, 2024, in Copenhagen (Denmark), industry leaders...
December 24, 2023
AIDA Cruises continues maritime leadership and sustainability initiatives
On December 22, 2023, AIDA Cruises welcomed key figures in the maritime industry aboard the cruise ship AIDAnova at Hamburg’s Steinwerder...
December 24, 2023CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces guest-centric enhancements for 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to kick off the new year with a series of enhancements aimed at enriching the guest experience across its fleet...
December 24, 2023
DCL-Disney Cruise Line updates Castaway Club membership terms
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has made notable changes to the terms and conditions of its Castaway Club membership, effective immediately. Previously...
December 23, 2023Carnival Jubilee introduces exciting enhancements for family cruising
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship - Carnival Jubilee, is set to elevate the family cruising experience with a range of new and reimagined...
December 23, 2023
Scenic Cruises unveils 2025-2026 Antarctica program with varied itinerary options
Scenic Cruises has released its Antarctica program for 2025-2026, offering travelers a customizable experience with diverse expedition levels. The...
December 23, 2023
Hamburg Port concludes 2023 cruise season with record-breaking visits from AIDAnova
Hamburg Port is concluding its 2023 cruise season with a notable finale featuring two visits from AIDA Cruises' AIDAnova during the Christmas holiday...
December 22, 2023