Cruise Industry
Koh Samui (Thailand) gears up for 47 cruise ships in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that Koh Samui (Surat Thani province) has scheduled 47 cruise ship visits (booked berthings) for 2024...
January 18, 2024
Celebrity to offer first weekend cruises in the Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises is set to offer new 3- and 4-night weekend itineraries in the Caribbean for the first time in 2024. The RCG-owned company will...
January 18, 2024
PONANT's 2025 Kimberley season unveiled
PONANT, a major luxury expedition cruise company, has unveiled its 2025 Kimberley season, featuring 18 available departures from May through...
January 18, 2024
TUI Cruises reveals plans for 3 new ships
TUI Cruises (a joint venture between RCG/Royal Caribbean Group and TUI AG) has unveiled plans for the construction of three new vessels in the...
January 18, 2024
Resorts World Cruises unveils Genting Dream's new season from Singapore
Resorts World Cruises has set sail for a new season aboard Genting Dream, unveiling itineraries departing from homeport Singapore between May 5, 2024...
January 17, 2024
Carnival Corporation plans massive newbuilds with Fincantieri for 2028 delivery
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation & plc is in the preliminary stages of commissioning new mega-ships from the...
January 17, 2024
HAL-Holland America Line increases gratuity rates for guests
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated communication with passengers and travel agencies, informing them of an upcoming adjustment in gratuity rates...
January 17, 2024
Murray River Paddlesteamers unveils 5-Star riverboat for 2025
Murray River Paddlesteamers has officially announced the 2025 launch date and the commencement of bookings for PS Australian Star, Australia's...
January 16, 2024
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils extensive 2025-2026 itinerary overhaul
HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled its 2025-2026 season, introducing new ports, landings, and itineraries across five continents. With 80...
January 16, 2024
Jersey and Guernsey (UK) collaborate on long-term ferry agreements
The governments of Jersey and Guernsey are collaboratively engaged in securing long-term operating agreements for ferry connections. The initial...
January 16, 2024
Margaritaville's ship Islander/Costa Atlantica to be drydock refit/refurbished in Belfast for June...
The former Costa Cruises ship Costa Atlantica (acquired by Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line in 2023) arrived at Harland & Wolff...
January 15, 2024
Port Seattle strengthens anti-trafficking efforts with major cruise lines
On January 11, 2024, the Port of Seattle (Washington USA) disclosed the extension of its Port Allies Against Human Trafficking (PAAHT) commitment...
January 15, 2024
Viking unveils first China itineraries for 2024 international cruises
Viking has announced 3 groundbreaking China itineraries for international travelers in 2024, marking a significant move in the maritime industry...
January 15, 2024Cunard announces Exclusive Le Gavroche Residencies at Sea with Chef Michel Roux
Cunard Line is set to reintroduce an exclusive series of Le Gavroche residencies at sea, featuring two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux showcasing...
January 15, 2024
Azamara expands Fall 2024 cruises to Canada and New England USA
The ultra-luxury travel brand Azamara has revealed two upcoming sailings for the fall of 2024, expanding its itinerary program to include new ports...
January 14, 2024