Cruise Industry
San Francisco (California, USA) starts zero-emissions ferry-building program
San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is charting a course towards a greener maritime future through its Rapid...
November 30, 2023
Celebrity Cruises opens bookings for 2025-2026 Alaska & Australia itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has officially opened bookings for its 2025-2026 Alaska and Australia itineraries, featuring three ships - Celebrity Edge...
November 29, 2023
Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi christens NCL's Norwegian Viva ship at PortMiami FL
Amidst a glamorous ceremony at PortMiami Florida on Tuesday, November 28, Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi took center stage to christen...
November 29, 2023
First InTUItion class ship Mein Schiff Relax launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard
The launch event for Mein Schiff Relax, the newest vessel of TUI's InTUItion class (a series of new concept ships powered by dual-fuel capability...
November 28, 2023
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of the new world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas, recognized as the world's largest cruise ship, was officially handed over to its owners, the Royal Caribbean Group, in a ceremony...
November 28, 2023
16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commences in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commenced on Saturday, November 25, in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city, under the joint hosting of Shenzhen...
November 27, 2023
Caribbean Princess getting ready for her first-ever voyage from Port Canaveral (Orlando FL)
Princess Cruises is preparing for a significant milestone in one year, as Caribbean Princess readies for her inaugural voyage from Port Canaveral...
November 27, 2023
China's largest cruise ship Adora Mediterranea commences maiden voyage from Qingdao
The maiden voyage of the China-based cruise liner Adora Mediterranea (operated by the new Chinese travel brand Adora Cruises) commenced from Qingdao...
November 27, 2023
Grupo ETE delivers Portugal's inaugural zero-emission electric ferry
Grupo ETE has delivered Portugal's first zero-emission electric ferry - Salicornia (identification/MMSI 244100056), following a christening ceremony...
November 26, 2023
Hurtigruten Norway unveils revived Land and Sea Tours and Astronomy-focused sailing
Hurtigruten Norway is reintroducing 3 distinct itineraries that capture the essence of Nordic culture and the celestial marvels of the European...
November 26, 2023
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023
Port Thessaloniki's 'Alexander the Great' cruise terminal (Pier 2) inaugurated
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal "Alexander the Great" at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki occurred on November 22, 2023. The ceremony...
November 24, 2023
NCL cancels 7+ months of Norwegian Sun ship cruises in 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line recently issued a disappointing letter to some passengers, informing them of the cancellation of ~8 months of sailings (22...
November 24, 2023