Cruise Industry

Costa Smeralda welcomes Sanremo Music Festival's exclusive Limited Edition Cruise
Costa Smeralda has docked in Sanremo, Italy, ready to host the second stage of the 74th Sanremo Music Festival. This unique event unfolds at sea...
February 5, 2024
Zanzibar Ports Corporation and ZF Devco collaborate on ferry terminal development
Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) has entered into a concession agreement with Zanzibar Ferry Development Company (ZF Devco), a Dutch development firm...
February 5, 2024
Star Breeze takes over Windstar's presence in French Polynesia
In a formal maritime exchange witnessed at the port of Papeete Sunday evening (February 5), the captain of Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit, a...
February 5, 2024
Record-breaking year: Isle of Man Steam Packet's highest passenger numbers in 16 years
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company reported its highest number of ferry passengers in 16 years for the year 2023, with 623000+ passengers and...
February 4, 2024
Aberdeen's cruise ship industry set to boost city's economy
Aberdeen's burgeoning cruise ship industry anticipates injecting GBP 20+ million into the city's economy. The port in the northeast is preparing to...
February 4, 2024
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages announces 2024 Arctic season
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages, a pioneer in yacht expedition cruising, unveiled its 2024 Arctic Season, marking the debut of two yachts simultaneously...
February 4, 2024
Whangarei (New Zealand) welcomes first cruise ship (Oceania Regatta) with grand celebration
Whangarei witnessed the arrival of its inaugural cruise ship, Oceania Regatta, on Sunday morning (February 4), as hundreds of international travelers...
February 4, 2024
Crystal unveils themed cruises for passionate guests
Crystal has revealed a series of themed cruises designed to cater to guests' passions while delivering the excellence of Crystal's award-winning...
February 3, 2024
HAL-Holland America opens 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand season for booking
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its Australia and New Zealand season, set to sail from November 2025 to March 2026, offering guests...
February 3, 2024
Former AIDAvita cruise ship officially rebranded as Blue Dream Melody for Chinese market
Blue Dream Cruises has confirmed the acquisition of the former AIDA cruise ship AIDAvita, which will undergo rebranding and renaming as Blue Dream...
February 3, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line acquires Firenze ship from Costa Cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially taken ownership of Firenze (IMO 9801691) from its sister company Costa Cruises, in a handover ceremony...
February 3, 2024
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group projects 40% earnings increase for 2024
The combined fleet of RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, and Silversea (collectively operated by Royal Caribbean Group/RCG) served 7.6...
February 2, 2024
Sea Cloud Cruises unveils 2025 Caribbean voyages out of San Juan Puerto Rico
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Caribbean season, showcasing captivating routes centered around Puerto Rico as the...
February 2, 2024
Emerald Cruises introduces 16-day Safari and Seychelles Expedition
Emerald Cruises unveils an enticing 16-day "Safari and The Seychelles" expedition, now open for booking with sailings available from December 2024 to...
February 1, 2024
Lindblad's new Mediterranean cruises with National Geographic Orion ship
National Geographic Orion is set to sail through the waters of the Mediterranean during the summer of 2025. In honor of the vessel's return to this...
February 1, 2024