Cruise Industry
India to invest Rs 60,000 crore/USD 7,22 billion in river cruise tourism and new vessels by 2047
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a commitment to infuse Rs 60,000 crore (~US$7,22 billion) by 2047 into the realm of river cruise tourism...
January 11, 2024
TUI River Cruises starts Douro voyages in 2025 with newbuild ship TUI Alma
TUI River Cruises unveiled its first newbuild boat. The custom-built vessel will be deployed on Portugal's Douro River, marking TUI's river fleet...
January 11, 2024
Abu Dhabi Ports Group invests $3 million in Red Sea cruise industry, signs 15-year terminal...
Abu Dhabi Ports Group is set to inject US$3 million into the Egyptian cruise industry over the next 15 years, following a concession agreement with...
January 10, 2024
Celestyal Cruises' expansion: year-round sailing and new destinations revealed
Celestyal Cruises, renowned for its boutique approach to seasonal summer sailings in the Greek Islands, is embarking on an expansion into new...
January 10, 2024
Stena Line orders optimized RoPax E-Flexer ferry for Corsica Linea
The renowned RoPax E-Flexer class, celebrated for its success, is expanding its fleet with a new vessel specifically tailored/optimized for...
January 10, 2024
HAL-Holland America's ship MS Westerdam visits 11 Asian countries in 2025-2026
HAL-Holland America's ms Westerdam is poised to embark on an immersive exploration spanning 11 captivating countries in Asia, unfolding her maritime...
January 10, 2024
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis starts 101-night World Cruise from Southampton UK
Embarking from Southampton England UK on Sunday, January 7th, Fred Olsen's ship Borealis charts a course destined for Bermuda by January 14...
January 9, 2024
Seabourn Cruises installs Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity fleetwide
Seabourn has revealed the integration of cutting-edge Wi-Fi connectivity aboard its fleet of ultra-luxury vessels through SpaceX's Starlink - a...
January 9, 2024
Silversea Cruises' ship Silver Moon starts Aqaba Jordan's winter season
On Saturday, January 6, the Aqaba Cruise Ship Terminal (Petra, Jordan) extended a warm welcome to Silver Moon, heralding the commencement of the 2024...
January 8, 2024
Orkney joins Cruise Europe, unveils expansion plans for Hatston Pier Cruise Berth
Welcoming Orkney as the newest member of Cruise Europe, the archipelago situated in the Northern Isles of Scotland, off the north coast of Great...
January 8, 2024
COSTA Deliziosa marks grand entry into 2024 at Piraeus Port (Greece)
The leadership of PPA S.A. extended a warm welcome to COSTA Deliziosa, heralding the arrival of the first cruise ship at Port Piraeus/Athens Greece...
January 8, 2024
Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry Normandie debuts in Ireland
On Saturday, January 6, Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry NORMANDIE marked her inaugural visit to Ireland, docking at the Port of Rosslare. Departing...
January 7, 2024
First China-built cruise ship Adora Magic City completes commercial maiden voyage
China's first domestically-built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, completed her inaugural commercial journey on Sunday, January 7, covering...
January 7, 2024
Spanish Government faces challenges in regulating cruise ship access to ports amidst legal hurdles
The Spanish Government has communicated its inability to endorse restrictions on cruise ship access to the nation's ports, similar to the measures...
January 7, 2024
PortsToronto achieves record cruise season with 45 visiting ships
The Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal witnessed an unprecedented cruise season, welcoming 45 ships and hosting 18,000 guests in the Canadian city...
January 6, 2024