Cruise Industry
MS Westerdam marks first international cruise arrival in Da Nang for the New Year
HAL-Holland America's cruise ship Westerdam, carrying 2000+ tourists and 781 crew, predominantly from the Netherlands, docked at Tien Sa Port in Da...
January 2, 2024
Adora Magic City: China's first cruise ship launch signals global maritime breakthrough
Setting sail from Shanghai on Monday, January 1, the inaugural journey of China's first locally constructed cruise vessel Adora Magic City, signals a...
January 2, 2024
Lisbon (Portugal) launches €2 Tourist Tax for cruise ship passengers
Embarking on a new fiscal course, Lisbon City (Portugal) has implemented a EUR 2 universal tourist tax for all cruise ship passengers docking in the...
January 1, 2024
Southampton's maritime sector surges with £1 Billion economic boost amid environmental challenges
In a maritime narrative, the nautical industry has charted a historic course in bolstering the local economy this year, as disclosed by a consortium...
January 1, 2024
Celebrity Ascent makes Caribbean debut from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades cruise port
The Caribbean welcomes the latest addition to Celebrity Cruises' fleet, as Celebrity Ascent, the 4th vessel in the EDGE series, officially makes her...
January 1, 2024
Cruise ships bring 27000+ tourists to Madeira for Funchal's New Year's Eve fireworks
As the New Year's Eve fireworks spectacle in Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) unfolds, a crowd of around 27 thousand tourists will be witnessing the...
December 31, 2023
Hambantota Port (Sri Lanka) celebrates surge in cruise tourism with 5 ships/6000+ tourists
Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a surge in maritime activity, hosting 6000+ tourists to in November and December 2023...
December 31, 2023
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line lights up Times Square and high seas for spectacular 2024 New Year's...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to usher in 2024 with festive celebrations, as Josh Weinstein, President & CEO and Chief Climate Officer of...
December 31, 2023
Dominicana welcomes 2024's first cruise ship to the new Cabo Rojo Port
Dominicana eagerly anticipates the arrival of the inaugural cruise ship of 2024 at the newly completed first phase of Port Cabo Rojo/Pedernales...
December 31, 2023
With Fred Olsen's ship MV Bolette ends the successful cruise season at Mombasa Port
The coastal tourism sector experienced a significant upswing as the cruise vessel MV Bolette, carrying 859 tourists, berthed at the bustling port of...
December 30, 2023
Port Canaveral FL charts course for ongoing cruise dominance with new mega-ship and cruise terminal...
This weekend, from Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) will depart 10 ships, carrying tens of thousands of tourists, contributing to the impressive...
December 30, 2023(2024) Celebrity Cruises' Caribbean fleet (9 ships) and diverse (3- to 12-day) itineraries
Celebrity Cruises is gearing up for its most extensive Caribbean season, deploying a fleet of 9 ships for itineraries ranging from 3-night getaways...
December 30, 2023
Azamara's 2025 Fall Voyages: rediscovering New England and charting new maritime frontiers
Azamara's upcoming fall expeditions in 2025 signal a maritime odyssey, heralding the cruise line's return to the captivating shores of New England...
December 29, 2023
Fincantieri secures $461M 'Green' Loan for construction of TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Fincantieri has entered into a 'green' construction loan agreement, securing up to US$461 million from Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI Corporate &...
December 29, 2023
MSC Lirica from new homeport Paranagua (Brazil) expands MSC Cruises South American program
MSC Lirica recently launched a series of cruises from a new homeport in Brazil earlier this month, adding to MSC Cruises' comprehensive 6-ship...
December 29, 2023