Cruise Industry
Bar Harbor's cruise ship passenger cap upheld in federal court ruling
A federal judge has ruled that Bar Harbor is within its rights to cap cruise shipping traffic/passenger visits at 1000 per day without violating...
March 2, 2024
Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne to offer an unprecedented luxury retail shopping experience
With less than 3 months remaining until the debut of its newest vessel, the UK-based Cunard Line unveils a glimpse into the enhanced retail offerings...
March 2, 2024
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson presents free Virgin cruise to plane passengers
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson pleasantly surprised passengers on a Delta flight bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, by personally...
March 2, 2024
Power Knot Ocean installs waste management solutions on the new Sun Princess cruise ship
Power Knot Ocean, a leading provider of onsite organic waste management solutions for maritime environments, has announced the successful...
March 1, 2024
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024
Port of Dover UK kicks off 2024 cruise season with AIDA ship visits
The 2024 season commences this month at the Port of Dover England UK, with 4 consecutive weekly visits from AIDA Cruises ships. After AIDAluna's...
March 1, 2024
ACL-American Cruise Lines launches Mississippi River's largest season yet
ACL-American Cruise Lines has announced the commencement of its Mississippi River season, with the arrival of the first guests in New Orleans (Port...
March 1, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Caribbean and Bahamas cruise itineraries
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its latest offerings of 3- to 6-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises for the 2025-2026 season. These...
February 29, 2024The new Sun Princess cruise ship started the Maiden Voyage after delays
Princess Cruises' newest vessel Sun Princess has commenced its first voyage in Europe/Mediterranean on Wednesday, February 28th, after two delays...
February 29, 2024
Ponant becomes the first cruise line certified by Green Globe for sustainable tourism
The French company and luxury travel brand Ponant has recently achieved certification under the esteemed Green Globe International Standard for...
February 29, 2024Princess Cruises elevates retail shopping on the new Sun Princess ship
Sun Princess, the inaugural vessel of Princess Cruises' Sphere Class, is poised to provide an enhanced, top-tier shopping experience as passengers...
February 29, 2024
Starlink Wi-Fi now available on 15 MSC Cruises ships
MSC Cruises has expanded its utilization of Starlink Wi-Fi across two-thirds of its fleet, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing connectivity for...
February 29, 2024
Shipbuilder SWS soon starts construction of the second vessel for Adora Cruises China
The Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co LTD (SWS) announced today that the second China-manufactured large cruise ship is set to...
February 28, 2024
World's first battery-powered autonomous ferries ordered from Tersan Shipyard by Fjord1
The Turkish shipbuilder Tersan Shipyard Yalova (in northwestern Turkey) has secured a shipbuilding order from Norwegian ferry company "Fjord1 AS" for...
February 28, 2024