Cruise Industry
Elogrid™ tunnel thruster technology to be installed on Carnival XL‑class vessels
Elomatic has formalized a substantial contract with Carnival Corporation & plc to equip its entire XL‑Class fleet (9 existing and 2 impending...
June 26, 2025
Cunard's ship Queen Anne to embark on first Wellness at Sea Voyage in July 2026
Cunard has announced that Olympic silver medallist and Queen Anne Icon Katarina Johnson-Thompson will headline its inaugural "Wellness at Sea" voyage...
June 26, 2025
Viking Vesta delivered from Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard
The second vessel in Viking’s new ocean-class series, Viking Vesta, was formally handed over today at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. The...
June 26, 2025
CroisiEurope to launch Belgium Christmas market river cruise in December 2025
CroisiEurope, the largest river cruise operator in Europe, has announced a new 4-day itinerary set to operate along the canals of Belgium in December...
June 25, 2025
Carnival’s Bahamian resort Celebration Key to debut freshwater lagoons and private villas
On July 19, 2025, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to officially inaugurate Celebration Key, its latest purpose-built destination in The Bahamas...
June 25, 2025
TUI Cruises' ship Mein Schiff 7 marks first year of service
One year has passed since the cruise vessel Mein Schiff 7 entered service on June 22, 2024. Constructed at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the...
June 25, 2025
Koper Cruise Terminal opens new sustainable passenger facility
The Koper Cruise Terminal (Slovenia), adjacent to the Old Town, has evolved into a key maritime entry point for cruise ship tourists over the past...
June 24, 2025
Historic cruise ship Astoria sold for recycling after decades of service
The 1948-built Astoria, widely recognized as the world’s oldest cruise ship still afloat, has been sold at auction for recycling. Belgian firm...
June 24, 2025
Oceania's ship Allura to be christened by esteemed food & wine culinary alumni
Oceania Cruises has charted an unprecedented course in maritime tradition by appointing a group of alumni from Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs...
June 24, 2025
Aroya Cruises makes first European call at Galataport Istanbul
Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s inaugural homegrown cruise line, has made its maiden arrival at Galataport Istanbul as it prepares for its...
June 23, 2025
Port of Volos (Greece) restores -11 m depths after 2023 dredging effort
The Port of Volos (Greece) has completed an extensive dredging campaign this spring, restoring its cruise pier to a navigable depth of –11...
June 23, 2025Cunard marks 185 years at sea with Anniversary Voyage Sale
Cunard Line has unveiled its 185th Anniversary Sale, offering fares from $899 per person and $185 in OBC/onboard credit per stateroom across 185...
June 23, 2025
DCL's ship Disney Fantasy pioneers HVO bunkering at Port Naples (Italy)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s ship Disney Fantasy has become the first cruise vessel in Italy to be bunkered/refuelled with advanced biofuel...
June 23, 2025
Celestyal Cruises introduces sea‑kayaking, hiking, and culture-themed shore excursions
Celestyal Cruises encourages travellers to extend their workouts beyond the gym and into the captivating landscapes of the Greek archipelago. The...
June 22, 2025
Amsterdam Port curtails cruise ship presence amid overtourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has recorded annual visits from approximately 300,000 cruise passengers, contributing to a staggering 20 million total...
June 22, 2025