Cruise Industry
ABB to provide propulsion upgrades for NCL-Norwegian ships
Swiss technology company ABB and USA-based cruise shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have entered a long-term partnership aimed at...
January 30, 2024
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Dover for summer sailings
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to resume operations in Dover England, offering a series of summer cruises to various enticing...
January 30, 2024
MSC Cruises allies with Tarragona for port enhancements
The Tarragona City Council is set to enhance the cultural and gastronomic offerings for cruise ship tourists visiting the city, while Global Ports...
January 29, 2024
Viking OCEAN opens bookings for 2026 cruises amid strong demand
Viking OCEAN has commenced bookings for its 2026 cruise season in response to high demand, with numerous departure dates for 2024 already fully...
January 29, 2024
TUI Cruises' ship Mein Schiff 7 to run on green methanol supplied by Mabanaft
Mabanaft has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises, outlining plans for the supply of green methanol in the future. The...
January 29, 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to introduce second ship at Cabo Rojo/Pedernales (Dominicana)
On February 1st, the NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce the second ship to the newly established Puerto Cabo Rojo/Pedernales (Dominicana...
January 29, 2024
Tallink's ferry VICTORIA I to serve as second ship on the Tallinn-Stockholm route
Tallink has revealed its plans to deploy the VICTORIA I ferry as a supplementary vessel on the Tallinn-Stockholm (Estonia-Sweden) route during the...
January 28, 2024
Royal Caribbean's/world's biggest vessel Icon of the Seas begins inaugural cruise from Florida
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, embarked on her inaugural voyage from PortMiami Florida USA on Saturday...
January 28, 2024
Princess Cruises confirms Virginia port calls for Island Princess
A spokesperson for Princess Cruises confirmed on Friday, January 26, that the Island Princess is scheduled to make 3 port calls...
January 28, 2024World's biggest LNG-powered cruise vessel Icon of the Seas ignites debate on methane emissions
The world's largest cruise ship is preparing to embark on her maiden voyage from PortMiami Florida USA, amid growing concerns regarding the vessel's...
January 27, 2024
Fred Olsen's ship Bolette to embark on inaugural Around-the-World Cruise
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is preparing to launch one of its ships on an inaugural around-the-world voyage in 2025. As part of the 'Voyage of...
January 27, 2024
Saga Group (UK) might sell its ocean cruise division
Saga Group UK has confirmed that it is exploring forming a "partnership arrangement" for its ocean cruise division. The travel and insurance group...
January 27, 2024
NCL unveils new Caribbean cruises from New Orleans & Port Canaveral
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled fresh Eastern and Western Caribbean routes for Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic departing from New Orleans...
January 26, 2024
SunStone announces reactivation of Ocean Explorer and Ocean Odyssey
SunStone Maritime Group A/S has announced the reactivation of two Infinity Class vessels, with multi-year charters secured for Ocean Explorer and...
January 26, 2024
Ireland's Port Cork/Cobh reveals 23% surge in cruise ship visits for 2024
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) unveiled the port's cruise schedule for 2024, highlighting an increase of 23% in the number of cruise vessels/booked...
January 26, 2024