Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean resumes international cruise homeporting from China
RCI-Royal Caribbean China announced its return of international cruises to the country was in prospect following the announcement from China's MOT...
March 31, 2023
Construction starts of DCL’s second TRITON-class ship Disney Treasure
Germany’s Meyer Werft held an official keel-laying ceremony for the 2nd of 3 LNG-powered ships it is building for DCL-Disney Cruise Line, a...
March 31, 2023
Cruise Europe, in conjunction with Cruise Baltic/Cruise Britain, launches active OPS database
Cruise Europe, in conjunction with Cruise Baltic/Cruise Britain, launched its active OPS/shore power database, detailing those ports in the...
March 30, 2023
MSC Cruises opens bookings for its largest and newest ship MSC World America
MSC Cruises, the world’s 3rd-largest and fastest-growing cruise brand, opened sales for MSC World America. The LNG-powered vessel will be the...
March 30, 2023
DCL-Disney to homeport its largest ship (Global Dream) in Singapore for 5 years (2025-30)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line and the Singapore Tourism Board announced that Disney’s recently acquired, partially completed mega liner will be...
March 30, 2023
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces new bars/nightlife venues on Icon OTS ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International unveiled 15+ of the bars and nightlife experiences aboard its highly anticipated ship Icon of the Seas. Icon OTS...
March 29, 2023
Celebrity Cruises' 5th EDGE-class ship to boast Flex Fuel Engine able to use 3 types of fuel
When Celebrity Cruises introduces the 5th ship in its revolutionary Edge Series, the newbuild will feature the collaborative efforts of parent...
March 29, 2023
Gotlandsbolaget buys 2004-built cruise ship Birka Stockholm for €38 million
The ferry company Gotlandsbolaget/Destination Gotland (1998-founded, headquartered in Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden) paid EUR 38 million for the 2004...
March 29, 2023
CCL's Carnival Venezia ship officially reflagged to/registered in The Bahamas
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Venezia was officially registered on Tuesday, March 28th, with the BMA-Bahamas Maritime Authority, having...
March 29, 2023
Swan Hellenic unveils cultural expedition voyages exploring the East/West coasts of Africa
Swan Hellenic announced its cultural expedition voyages of Africa for 2023 as its SH Vega ship reached the continent from Antarctica. Customers have...
March 28, 2023
Windstar Cruises adds Formula 1 experience at the final race of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023
Windstar Cruises added a new Formula 1 experience for its passengers, this time at the final race of the season at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 in...
March 28, 2023
HAL-Holland America shifting ship deployments to offer longer roundtrip cruises from American...
Customer feedback/the price of airfares led HAL-Holland America Line to shift its deployment strategy and offer longer roundtrips from American...
March 28, 2023
P&O UK plans extensive drydock refurbishments for ships Arcadia and Aurora
P&O Cruises UK announced plans to revamp its Arcadia and Aurora ships with a multi-million-pound investment. The changes, due to be...
March 28, 2023
Tech company ABB to power four Fincantieri-built cruise ships
Tech company ABB signed a contract with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to deliver 8 mid-range Azipod propulsion systems for 4 forthcoming...
March 27, 2023
MS VIVA Two christened at VIVA Cruises' home port of Dusseldorf (Germany)
A 2nd ship in a year was named by VIVA Cruises (fleet) with a 3rd new riverboat scheduled to enter service in September 2024. The 190-guest VIVA Two...
March 27, 2023