Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises lift COVID vaccination requirements after 3 years
Viking Cruises announced that they would be lifting COVID vaccination requirements for all guests on sailings effective November 1st, 2023...
June 17, 2023
Stena Vision ferry departs shipyard in Gdansk (Poland) after refurbishment
Stena Vision, the most recent addition to Stena Line's expanding fleet of Irish Sea ferries, departed the shipyard in Gdansk (Poland) where she...
June 17, 2023
~300,000 cruise ship tourists visit Turkey in 2023
Turkey's Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu has announced that in the first 5 months of 2023, the country welcomed 299,000...
June 17, 2023
Silversea becomes first tour operator to gain Environmental Management Certification in The...
Silversea Cruises has become the first tour operator to obtain environmental management certification in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, showcasing...
June 17, 2023
DCL-Disney Cruise Line announces Halloween and Holiday voyages in Fall 2024
DCL-Disney Cruise Line is bringing back the popular Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises in late 2024. Families can enjoy these...
June 17, 2023
“A Virgin Celebration Voyage” setting sail from Piraeus-Athens on August 27
Virgin Voyages is capitalizing on the success of its newest ship's inaugural season by introducing a groundbreaking event called "A Virgin...
June 16, 2023
MSC Cruises expands shore power plan fleetwide
On June 14th, 2023, MSC Cruises revealed its upcoming plans for shore power, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and reducing emissions...
June 16, 2023
RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Icon OTS to embark on first sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ship Icon of the Seas prepares for her first sea trials, signifying a significant milestone in the cruise...
June 16, 2023
Carnival Venezia cruise ships sets sail on maiden voyage from New York City
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line launched its latest ship, Carnival Venezia, with her inaugural voyage departing from NYC New York. Enthusiastic fans of the...
June 16, 2023
Resorts World Cruises celebrating 1-year anniversary and 1.3M guests
Resorts World Cruises, an internationally recognized cruise line originating from Asia, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month with grand...
June 15, 2023
Construction started of Spain's Tarragona Cruise Port terminal
Exciting progress began on June 12th, 2023, with the start of construction for the Tarragona Cruise Port terminal in Spain, signifying a significant...
June 15, 2023Finland's Gasum signs LNG fuel bunkering deal with MSC Cruises
The state-owned Finnish energy company Gasum signed a long-term agreement with MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based MSC Group, to...
June 15, 2023Jay Leno christens CCL's Italian-themed ship Carnival Venezia
Renowned late-night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno was honored as he participated in the vibrant 'Fun Italian Style' celebrations of Carnival...
June 15, 2023
First-in-the-world self-driving electric passenger ferry begins service in Stockholm (Sweden)
Earlier this week was the launch of the world's first-ever self-driving passenger ferry. Created by Norwegian company Torghatten ASA (Bronnoysund...
June 14, 2023VIDEO: CCL's Carnival Venezia ship arrives at homeport New York City
Carnival Venezia, the newest addition to CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's fleet, arrived at her homeport in New York City for the first time Tuesday...
June 14, 2023