Cruise Industry
Port Galveston Texas to welcome MSC’s new $151M cruise terminal
MSC Cruises is further expanding its footprint in the United States with the development of a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston (Texas...
August 21, 2024
Lower Saxony and federal government consider €400M loan to rescue Meyer Werft
Despite a robust order book for new cruise ships extending well into the next decade, the future of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg remains...
August 21, 2024
Explora Journeys to anchor EXPLORA II ship at Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced that in 2025, its newest ship EXPLORA II will be docked at...
August 20, 2024
Oceania Cruises unveils 2025 Grand Voyages across 7 ships
Oceania Cruises is set to offer an array of Grand Voyages in 2025, featuring itineraries ranging from 22 to 111 days. These extended journeys will...
August 20, 2024
Seabourn Odyssey begins final journey before refit and renaming as Mitsui Ocean Fuji
The renowned luxury ship Seabourn Odyssey is currently on her final voyage through Alaska, marking the end of her service with Seabourn before...
August 20, 2024
MSC and Explora Journeys implement smart container technology for fresh produce delivery
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have partnered with MSC Shipping, the global leader in container shipping, to implement smart container technology...
August 19, 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line adds Colon and Panama City as new homeports for 2024-2025 season
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has designated Colon and Panama City as new home ports for a series of 6 operations scheduled between December 2024 and...
August 19, 2024
China's cruise tourism rebounds with Blue Dream Cruises' 33-night Southeast Asia journey
A Chinese cruise brand has embarked on a 33-day Southeast Asia voyage from a domestic port, signaling the resurgence of China's cruise tourism market...
August 19, 2024
Transcend Cruises partners with Tillberg Design for new river cruise ships
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based, charter-only river cruise line/shipowner, has entered into a construction agreement with Den...
August 18, 2024
New Zealand's planned border levy changes could reduce cruise ship visits
The cruise shipping industry has raised concerns over the potential impact of proposed increases to New Zealand's border levies, warning that higher...
August 18, 2024
Greek Islands to charge EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger starting with Santorini
The Greek government has announced a new disembarkation fee of EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger (~GBP 8) for tourists visiting on ships popular...
August 18, 2024
Scylla AG and VIVA Cruises expand into Indian market with new partnership
Scylla AG (shipowner/parrent company) and its brand VIVA Cruises have partnered with Global India Reps to expand their river cruise offerings...
August 18, 2024
Genting Dream to use Malacca/Melaka as homeport for Kuala Lumpur cruises
Resorts World Cruises has announced that the Genting Dream will begin using Port Malacca/Melaka as a gateway to Kuala Lumpur/Klang for its 2...
August 17, 2024
TUI Cruises ad banned by German court over misleading net-zero claim
A TUI Cruises advertisement has been prohibited by a German court for being misleading. The Regional Court of Hamburg ruled in favor of the German...
August 17, 2024
Princess Cruises enhances Premier Package with unlimited drinks, specialty dining, faster Wi-Fi
Princess Cruises has expanded its Princess Premier package to include unlimited drinks, specialty dining, and enhanced high-speed Wi-Fi. The drink...
August 16, 2024