Cruise Industry
Heraklion welcomes its 500,000th cruise passenger in record-breaking 2024
For the first time in its history, Port Heraklion, Crete Island has surpassed half a million cruise passengers within a single season, marking a...
November 8, 2024
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024
Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024
1000 passengers daily limit stands as Bar Harbor rejects higher cruise cap
Bar Harbor residents voted to uphold a 1000-passenger per day cap for visiting cruise ships, rejecting a town council proposal that sought to...
November 7, 2024
Saga Cruises UK unveils immersive Winter 2026 itineraries with all-inclusive shore excursions
The UK-based Saga Cruises has unveiled a fresh collection of itineraries for Winter 2026, now featuring inclusive excursions at every port. New...
November 7, 2024
Cruise ship tourists to take flight with Abu Dhabi's new autonomous drone taxis
Abu Dhabi (UAE) is setting a new precedent in cruise tourism by introducing autonomous drone taxis for cruise passengers. In an innovative...
November 6, 2024
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024
Phoenix Reisen’s MS Artania undergoes €20M overhaul at Lloyd Werft
The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen, in partnership with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd., is preparing for substantial...
November 6, 2024
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2 special Eurovision-themed cruises for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced 2 themed cruises to celebrate Europe’s iconic song competition, offering fans immersive experiences. The...
November 5, 2024
Victoria BC Canada’s 2024 cruise season wraps with 316 ship arrivals and ~1M visitors
The 2024 cruise season in Victoria concluded on Ocober 30th as the Norwegian Jewel became the last ship to dock at Ogden Point, marking the 316th...
November 5, 2024
Cruise industry revenue in Caribbean hits $4.2 billion, up 27% over 5 years
The cruise industry generated US$4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a 27% increase compared to 5...
November 4, 2024
Samantha Brown to host exclusive Mediterranean cruise on Oceania’s newest ship Allura
Travel expert Samantha Brown will join Oceania Cruises’ newest ship - Allura, as a special host for a 10-day Mediterranean voyage...
November 4, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026 European itineraries (60+ ports, 5 departure ports)
Travelers can explore Europe’s top destinations across more than 60 port cities with 5 distinctive cruises departing from homeports Piraeus...
November 4, 2024