Cruise Industry
GPH-Global Ports Holding expands cruise port network with Mindelo (Cabo Verde)
Global Ports Holding/GPH (the world's largest cruise port operator) has announced the addition of Mindelo (Cabo Verde) to its expanding network. The...
January 29, 2025
Celebrity Cruises starts river cruise line with 10 new ships by 2027
The RCG-owned Celebrity Cruises announced the introduction of its new Celebrity River Cruises brand, marking its entry into the river cruising market...
January 28, 2025
Damen delivers Germany’s first fully-electric catamaran ferry (E-KAT) to Reederei Norden-Frisia
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group delivered Germany’s first fully electric catamaran ferry (E-Kat) to the shipowner - the German...
January 28, 2025
15 maiden calls highlight Port of Lisbon’s growing appeal in 2024
The Port of Lisbon (Portugal) has achieved its most successful year to date in cruise tourism, setting 6 new operational records in 2024 and...
January 28, 2025
MSC’s newest/4th WORLD-Class ship (2027) to be homeported in Port Canaveral
The Canaveral Port Authority has announced an expanded commitment from MSC Cruises, which includes the deployment of MSC's 4th WORLD-Class ship...
January 28, 2025
SeaDream Yacht Club makes waves as first cruise line to accept cryptocurrency payments
SeaDream Yacht Club announced that guests can now book its ultra-luxury voyages to global destinations using cryptocurrency. Effective immediately...
January 28, 2025
Oceania Cruises unveils Jacques Restaurant on new ship Allura
Oceania Cruises is set to enhance its culinary offerings with the introduction of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on the new ship Allura...
January 27, 2025
CCL-Carnival launches ‘Book More, Earn Big’ promotion for travel agents
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced the "Book More, Earn Big" promotion, aimed at supporting travel advisors during the industry’s peak...
January 27, 2025
Windstar Cruises scheduled first winter Canary Islands season (Nov 2025-Feb 2026)
Windstar announced its first full winter season in Spain's Canary Islands. The program, running from November 2025 to February 2026, includes 9x 10...
January 27, 2025
Port of Bilbao (Spain) advances with shore power and solar energy integration
Port Bilbao (Spain) received authorization to develop a photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to provide renewable energy for vessels berthed at 2 of its 3...
January 27, 2025
CMP-Copenhagen Malmo Port eyes 1M passengers in 2025
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) recorded substantial cruise activity in 2024, nearing 1 million passengers, and projects exceeding this figure in 2025...
January 26, 2025
Hurtigruten/HX Expeditions launches first Greenland cruises from NYC New York
HX Expeditions/fka Hurtigruten Expeditions announced the launch of its inaugural voyages in Greenland, marking a significant development in the North...
January 26, 2025
Nice (France) bans large cruise ships to combat overtourism
Small ship cruising offers distinct advantages, particularly as access to larger ports becomes increasingly restricted to smaller vessels. The...
January 26, 2025
Celebrity Cruises launches guest-centered "Dream Makers" initiative for new ship design
Celebrity Cruises unveiled an innovative program inviting passengers to contribute to the design and features of its newest vessel - Celebrity Xcel...
January 25, 2025
VIDEO: MSC Cruises enlists Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom for first Big Game ad campaign
MSC Cruises unveiled its inaugural Big Game commercial, a 60-second advertisement featuring Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom. The ad...
January 25, 2025