Cruise Industry
Carnival Sunrise en route to Navantia Shipyard/Cadiz for routine drydock maintenance
The cruise ship Carnival Sunrise is presently traversing the Atlantic Ocean en route to the drydock at Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain...
February 6, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's new Transpacific Journey on Carnival Luminosa ship (2025)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its latest addition to the Carnival Journeys program, announcing the launch of a new transpacific cruise aboard...
February 6, 2024
Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne to be christened at Port Liverpool's Mersey Waterfront
Cunard's newest vessel - MS Queen Anne, is set to be christened at its historic birthplace, the Mersey waterfront in Liverpool, on Monday, June 3...
February 6, 2024
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