Cruise Industry
Carnival Freedom begins 16-day drydock refurbishment at Navantia shipyard (Cadiz, Spain)
The iconic winged funnel design, a hallmark of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line vessels, will soon grace Carnival Freedom once more. Currently under...
October 6, 2023
Trinidad anticipates surge in cruise passenger traffic
Trinidad anticipates a notable surge in cruise passenger traffic for the upcoming season (October 2023 through April 2024). Tourism authorities on...
October 6, 2023
CCL-Carnival opens new deployment from Long Beach CA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, maintaining its position as a leader in West Coast cruising, has opened bookings for future sailings departing from Long...
October 6, 2023
RCI-Royal Caribbean's next ICON Class ship named STAR OF THE SEAS
The newest liner of RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ICON Class will be named Star of the Seas. Set to debut in the summer of 2025, this vessel...
October 6, 2023
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) welcomes 15 cruise ships in October
In the upcoming high season for international cruise tourism, Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco, Mexico Riviera) is set to host a total of 15 scheduled cruise...
October 5, 2023
Darwin (NT Australia) welcomes Silversea for 10-night Kimberley cruises
The Territory's cruise industry is boasting more cruise passengers set to embark/disembark in Darwin (NT Australia), boosting hospitality...
October 4, 2023
Oceania Cruises' ship Riviera debuts in Alaska in 2025
Oceania Cruises has revealed that its extensively refurbished ship, the 1250-passenger ship Riviera, will embark on its inaugural Alaskan season in...
October 4, 2023
AQV's ship Ocean Voyager is the last to dock in Escanaba Michigan
The final docking of an AQV-American Queen Voyages ship in Escanaba (Michigan USA) occurred on October 2, marking the conclusion of the 2023 season...
October 4, 2023
MSC Fantasia undergoing comprehensive drydock refurbishment at Malta's Palumbo Shipyard
MSC Fantasia, a prominent vessel in the MSC Cruises fleet, is presently undergoing a comprehensive drydock refurbishment at the Palumbo Shipyard in...
October 4, 2023
Viking Cruises unveils plans to expand investments in the Chinese market
Chinese outbound cruisetours are experiencing strong demand and significant growth potential, according to Brendan Tansey (Viking Cruises China's...
October 4, 2023
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to introduce 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its 19-ship fleet
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced plans to introduce nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its extensive 19-ship fleet. Starting this week...
October 3, 2023
Port of San Diego CA starts cruise season by welcoming back HAL-Holland America
Port San Diego (California USA) is marking the commencement of its latest cruise season in partnership with long-standing homeport collaborator HAL...
October 3, 2023
Celebrity Ascent cruise ship successfully completes sea trials
Celebrity Cruises' latest vessel, Celebrity Ascent, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction process by successfully completing her...
October 3, 2023
Iceland's Isafjordur Port invests EUR 8M in pier extension
The Port of Isafjordur (Iceland) has undertaken a significant investment of IKr1 billion (EUR 8 million) to extend its pier, effectively increasing...
October 2, 2023
Four Seasons Yachts to kick off inaugural 2025-2026 season in the Caribbean
Four Seasons is set to enter the luxury cruise market with the launch of its boutique cruise line, Four Seasons Yachts. This new venture is scheduled...
October 2, 2023