Cruise Industry
Port Doha (Qatar) records 378,677 cruise ship passengers in season 2023-2024
The Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port has emerged as a prominent maritime gateway, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030’s focus on...
January 7, 2025
Nassau Cruise Port sets new passenger record amid continued growth
The Port of Nassau (Bahamas) set a new record for cruise ship passenger arrivals, reflecting its position as the Caribbean's leading destination and...
January 7, 2025
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025
Southampton solidifies role as UK’s premier cruise ship homeport
Port Southampton (England UK) reaffirmed its position as the leading homeport/departure port for cruise ship tourists in the UK. Projections...
January 6, 2025
Cunard's ship Queen Elizabeth visits the upgraded Port Townsville, QLD Australia
Cunard's liner MS Queen Elizabeth is set to make history as the first large cruise ship to navigate Townsville QLD's newly widened shipping channel...
January 6, 2025
Attica Group invests €7M in advanced connectivity for Mediterranean ferry fleet
The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries...
January 6, 2025
Antigua welcomes 825,000+ passengers in a milestone year for cruise tourism
Last week, Antigua Cruise Port marked a significant milestone for the year, hosting 4 vessels and an impressive 13,312 passengers as it moves toward...
January 5, 2025
Princess Cruises marks 6 decades with Mexican Riviera voyage aboard Royal Princess
Princess Cruises (aka "The Love Boat" company) will commemorate 60 years of operation with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage...
January 5, 2025
Mexico adjusts tax and tariff policies for 2025, including cruise passenger fees
Mexico has postponed the implementation of a tax on cruise ship passengers for 6 months while introducing tariff exemptions for select goods...
January 5, 2025
AmaWaterways enhances river cruise experience with complimentary land packages
AmaWaterways introduced complimentary pre- and post-cruise land tour packages for select European river cruises in 2025 and 2026. These offerings...
January 4, 2025
P&O UK’s ship Arcadia starts 99-night World Cruise from Southampton
P&O UK's ship Arcadia departed Southampton on a 99-night world voyage titled "Epic World Explorer" on Friday, January 3rd. The itinerary...
January 4, 2025
TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025
AIDA Cruises expands fleet and solidifies its role in China’s cruise industry
AIDA Cruises has appointed Mr. Chen Ranfeng as its Chief Executive Officer, entrusting him with the leadership of the company’s operations and...
January 4, 2025
MSC Cruises anchors title sponsorship of three Formula 1 Grand Prix Races in 2025
MSC Cruises will serve as the title sponsor for 3 prominent Formula 1 World Championship Grands Prix in 2025, solidifying its growing collaboration...
January 3, 2025
VIDEO: NCL launches "Experience More" campaign featuring Eric Stonestreet
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, recognized as a leader in global cruise innovation, has named 2-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet as its new...
January 3, 2025