Cruise Industry
Former German cruise ship reborn as luxury liner in Southeast Asia
A former German cruise ship, Dream Goddess, long inactive and nearly consigned to history, is set to reenter service under a new Malaysian cruise...
January 22, 2025
Mandatory €18 daily fee imposed on cruise ship tourists to Iceland
Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" in 2025, applicable to cruise ship tourists staying within the country’s territorial waters...
January 22, 2025
The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025
Port Valletta (Malta) achieves record cruise passenger numbers in 2024
In 2024, Malta achieved a record-breaking year in cruise passenger numbers, surpassing the pre-COVID peak recorded in 2019. Deputy Prime Minister...
January 21, 2025
140-night "World Cruise 2027" scheduled for Crystal Serenity ship
Crystal Cruises unveiled its World Cruise 2027 planned for Crystal Serenity ship. The 140-night itinerary groups 83 destinations in 29 countries and...
January 21, 2025
NCLH-Norwegian starts the construction of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has commenced construction on a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, marking a significant step...
January 21, 2025
AROYA Cruises sets sail with sonic branding by MassiveMusic Dubai
MassiveMusic Dubai, a Songtradr company and a leading music creative agency in the Middle East, developed an award-winning music and sound identity...
January 20, 2025
Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers
The Port of Brisbane (Queensland Australia) marks a major milestone as passenger movements at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT...
January 20, 2025
Dominican Republic prepares to welcome Ambassador's ship Ambience for inaugural call
The Port of Sans Souci in Dominicana is set to receive the MS Ambience ship (operated by the British company Ambassador Cruise Line) during her...
January 20, 2025
Global cruise shipping market set to reach $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise shipping market is expected to grow significantly, reaching US$16.7 billion by 2031, up from US$8 billion in 2021. The increasing...
January 20, 2025
Juneau residents invited to discuss Huna Totem’s proposed 5th cruise dock
Residents of Juneau (Alaska) will have the opportunity to learn more about Huna Totem Corporation's proposal to build a 5th cruise ship dock in...
January 19, 2025
2024 marks a record year for cruise shipping at ABP Southampton
The Port of Southampton, recognized as Northern Europe’s leading cruise turnaround/homeport and the UK’s foremost cruise hub, achieved...
January 19, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS to showcase Caribbean artistry through Artist Discovery...
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced the return of its Artist Discovery Program, aimed at showcasing the talent of Caribbean artists on...
January 19, 2025
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 19, 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces 6 new stage shows in 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the launch of 6 new mainstage and lounge productions fleetwide in 2025, highlighting a range of musical...
January 18, 2025