Cruise Industry
Trump administration seeks to end cruise companies’ offshore tax advantage
Howard William Lutnick (US Commerce Secretary since February 19th) indicated that President Trump intends to enforce stricter tax regulations on...
February 21, 2025
PONANT Explorations introduces exclusive Côte d’Azur sailing itinerary aboard Le Ponant
PONANT EXPLORATIONS will introduce a new Cote d’Azur/French Riviera itinerary with the 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant. Beginning in May 2026...
February 21, 2025
Orkney considers £5 cruise ship levy to support local infrastructure
A proposed GBP 5 levy on cruise ship tourists arriving in Orkney Scotland could generate GBP 1+ million annually, according to discussions at a...
February 21, 2025
Mitsui Ocean Cruises (Japan) expands sales to North America
The Japan-based Mitsui Ocean Cruises launched sales in North America for the first time. The expansion is supported by The Travel Architects...
February 20, 2025
Windstar Cruises secures London's O2 Arena sponsorship to strengthen UK presence
Windstar Cruises has entered into a sponsorship agreement with London’s The O2 Arena, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the brand’s...
February 20, 2025
CCL's new resort Celebration Key (Bahamas) enters final construction, scheduled opening in July
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive private resort Celebration Key Bahamas is nearing completion, with just 5 months remaining until its...
February 20, 2025
ACL's ship American Legend christened in Key West (Florida USA)
American Cruise Lines/ACL's newest ship - American Legend, was officially christened in Key West, Florida, marking the latest addition to the company...
February 20, 2025
MSC World America ship completed final sea trials ahead of delivery
MSC Cruises' newest vessel MSC World America completed final sea trials in the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean), undergoing intensive systems testing...
February 19, 2025
Silversea’s ship Silver Whisper departs on 70-day Grand Voyage through Asia
On February 15th, Silver Whisper set sail from Singapore on a 70-day Grand Voyage, covering 37 destinations across 8 countries, including Malaysia...
February 19, 2025RCI-Royal Caribbean's 3rd ICON vessel to be named Legend of the Seas
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced the latest addition to its ICON Class fleet - Legend of the Seas, set to commence operations in Europe during the...
February 19, 2025
Frank A. Del Rio exits Oceania Cruises following NCLH leadership changes
Oceania Cruises is undergoing a leadership shift following the appointment of Jason Montague as Chief Luxury Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line...
February 18, 2025
MS VIVA Two boat to host travel agents during CLIA RiverView Conference in Budapest
Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand Viva Cruises confirmed that the MS Viva Two ship will serve as a host ship for travel agents...
February 18, 2025
Celestyal Journey ship resumes service following €6.5M refurbishment
Celestyal Journey ship restarted revenue operations following a EUR 6.5 million drydock refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at enhancing both...
February 18, 2025
MSC Cruises expands Formula 1 presence through partnership with BWT Alpine
MSC Cruises has strengthened its involvement in Formula 1 (F1) by securing a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team, further integrating its...
February 18, 2025
Cruise industry/CLIA pushes back against large ship ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking to convince French officials to reconsider a newly imposed restriction on large ships in...
February 17, 2025