Cruise Industry
(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
CCL's newest ship Carnival Jubilee unveils Texas-sized entertainment for inaugural cruise from...
Embarking on her inaugural sail from Galveston, Carnival Jubilee is set to dazzle guests with a Texas-sized celebration, incorporating Lone Star...
December 28, 2023
Japan's cruise market expands with order for luxury mega-yacht
The surge in Japan's cruise industry persists with the recent announcement of a new cruise superyacht order. Amidst growing investments by major...
December 28, 2023
Saudi Arabia's Aroya brand reveals inaugural ship set to redefine Arabian cruises in 2024
Aroya Cruises, the latest addition to the Arabian cruise industry operated by Cruise Saudi, has revealed its inaugural cruise ship set to embark from...
December 28, 2023
ACL-American Cruise Lines expands fleet with 5 new ships for U.S. river and coastal cruises
ACL-American Cruise Lines, with a legacy spanning 50+ years in river and small-ship cruising, has unveiled plans for the construction of 5 additional...
December 27, 2023
Quark's Antarctic cruises to Snow Hill Island's Emperor Penguin colony
Quark Expeditions, the preeminent authority in polar cruising, continues its exceptional track record in Antarctica with the successful landing of...
December 27, 2023
Bookings open for Viking's 2026 European River Voyages
Viking has unveiled the commencement of reservations for its 2026 European River Expeditions. With numerous voyages in 2024 already booked and...
December 27, 2023
Port Galveston TX charts course for continued growth as new cruise ships set sail in 2024
As the 4th-busiest cruise port in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is gearing up for another year of expansion. Coming off a record...
December 26, 2023
Alicante (Spain) becomes MSC Cruises homeport in summer 2024 for up to 20 departures
Alicante is poised to reclaim its role as an MSC home port, signaling a maritime resurgence starting in May. MSC Cruises unveils an ambitious plan...
December 26, 2023ACL-American Cruise Lines' inaugural voyage brings new maritime excitement to Punta Gorda, Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines is set to make a maritime splash in Punta Gorda FL, introducing its inaugural cruise with the arrival of the newest ship...
December 26, 2023
MSC Explora Journeys introduces American itineraries (Latin America, USA & Canada Pacific Coast...
Explora Journeys, the new luxury travel brand of MSC Group (world's largest container shipping company) has unveiled its latest Destination...
December 26, 2023
Balearia expands fleet with acquisition of electric-powered ferry Rusadir/Honfleur
Spanish ferry operator Balearia has acquired the electric-powered ferry Rusadir (2022-built as Honfleur), which has been serving the company's Malaga...
December 26, 2023