Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess ship homeported in Australia (2024-2025 winter) after 6-year hiatus
Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess has returned to Australia, commencing her 2024-2025 winter season after a 6-year absence. The liner...
September 24, 2024
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils 2026-2027 season, marking 130 years of polar exploration
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, marking its 130th year of exploration. Building on its legacy as a pioneer in...
September 23, 2024
Brittany Ferries prepares for Saint-Malo ship's delivery after successful sea trials
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) recently completed sea trials for the Saint-Malo ferry/Ro-Pax ship ordered by Sweden’s Stena...
September 23, 2024
CCL-Carnival marks 30 years in Port Tampa Bay with environmental initiatives and local partnerships
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30-year partnership with the Tampa Bay region (Florida, USA) on September 21st, 2024, with a VIP event aboard the...
September 23, 2024
PONANT’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot becomes first to set foot on North Pole of Inaccessibility
Le Commandant Charcot has achieved a historic maritime milestone, becoming the first vessel to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility under the...
September 23, 2024
The Hague becomes first city to ban fossil fuel ads in public spaces
The Hague Netherlands will become the first city globally to prohibit advertising for fossil fuel-related products and services, starting January 1st...
September 22, 2024
DCL's ship Disney Treasure ready for sea trials following Ems River conveyance
DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, Disney Treasure (144,256 GT), has completed a key milestone in her construction by making the conveyance from...
September 22, 2024
CLIA UK & Ireland announces 2025 conference in Southampton
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in Southampton from May 22nd-24th. This annual event, now in its 17th year...
September 21, 2024
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
Lindblad Expeditions expands Amazon River cruises with Delfin III ship itineraries
Lindblad Expeditions has introduced a new series of voyages in collaboration with National Geographic, expanding its Amazon River expeditions aboard...
September 21, 2024
Uniworld expands 2025 offerings with new ship SS Elisabeth and 6 European itineraries
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled its 2025 lineup, which includes the introduction of its newest boat - SS Elisabeth/fka Riverside Mahler...
September 21, 2024
Viking Yi Dun ship completes historic inaugural voyage along China’s coastline
Viking Cruises marks a significant milestone with the return of the 930-passenger ship Viking Yi Dun to China, completing its inaugural voyage from...
September 20, 2024
Virgin's ship Scarlet Lady set for major upgrades during 2024 drydock refurbishment
Virgin Voyages' ship Scarlet Lady is set for significant upgrades during a drydock refurbishment in November 14th-28th, 2024. The enhancements will...
September 20, 2024
TUI Bahareya ship starts Nile River cruises in Egypt in November 2025
TUI Cruises is set to launch a newly refurbished riverboat - TUI Bahareya, on the Nile River in November 2025. This marks the 6th boat in TUI's...
September 20, 2024
Windstar Cruises adds Fiji and Tonga to 2026 South Pacific sailings
In 2026, Windstar Cruises will expand its footprint in the South Pacific beyond its established routes in Tahiti, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas...
September 20, 2024