Cruise Industry

Thessaloniki Port Authority commences Pier 6 expansion project
Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A./ThPA has formally executed a construction works contract with the METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) Joint...
November 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025
Construction/assembly started of second Orient Express cruise ship Olympian
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Orient Express Olympian, the second vessel in the Orient Express Sailing...
November 22, 2025
Diplomatic tensions change Adora Mediterranea cruise itinerary in East Asia
The planned port call of the Chinese-operated cruise ship Mediterranea at Hirara Port on Miyakojima, Japan, was canceled abruptly on November 20th...
November 22, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and experience economy dominate International Cruise Summit
Industry leaders convened at the 15th International Cruise Summit in Madrid (Spain) to analyze operational challenges, with a predominant focus on...
November 21, 2025
Bodrum Cruise Port concludes record season with focus on sustainability
Bodrum Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded a notably successful cruise season, having received 116 vessel calls and a record...
November 21, 2025
Celestyal Discovery to enhance Iconic Arabia itineraries with expanded shore excursions
Celestyal (Greece) has expanded the shore excursion program for its new "Iconic Arabia" itineraries, which will commence in December 2025 aboard the...
November 21, 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line changes Caribbean fleet deployment for 2027-2028 season
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a revision to its 2027-2028 deployment strategy, involving a reassignment of two vessels. Carnival Sunshine...
November 20, 2025
Mossel Bay (South Africa) inaugurates new cruise reception facility
The Port of Mossel Bay (South Africa) has commissioned its new Cruise Reception Facility, with the expedition cruise ship SH Diana serving as the...
November 20, 2025
Saga Cruises' ship Spirit of Adventure completes 5 years in service
Saga Cruises UK marks a notable point in its recent maritime history as its flagship, Spirit of Adventure, completes 5 years in service. Since...
November 19, 2025
Silversea launches 2025–2026 Caribbean and Central American season
Silversea has opened its 2025–2026 Caribbean and Central American program with the departure of Silver Shadow on the first of 33 scheduled...
November 19, 2025
Costa Serena ship expands cruise itineraries in Asia in 2026
Costa Cruises sets its bearings toward the rising sun with an expanded Asian itinerary program in 2026, placing particular emphasis on a deeper...
November 19, 2025
AmaWaterways expands Africa Safaris & Wildlife cruisetours
AmaWaterways has announced a significant expansion of its Africa Safaris & Wildlife cruise program, with 4 new itineraries scheduled to commence...
November 19, 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027-2028 Asia-Pacific fleet deployment
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its 2027-2028 season in the Asia-Pacific region, comprising nearly fifty distinct voyages. The...
November 18, 2025
Former Costa Magica sold by Seajets to China’s Tianjin Orient International Cruises
After a prolonged period of lay-up, marked by aborted restart attempts and abandoned ventures, the long-stranded cruise ship, last named Goddess of...
November 18, 2025