Cruise Industry
China's largest cruise ship Adora Mediterranea commences maiden voyage from Qingdao
The maiden voyage of the China-based cruise liner Adora Mediterranea (operated by the new Chinese travel brand Adora Cruises) commenced from Qingdao...
November 27, 2023
Grupo ETE delivers Portugal's inaugural zero-emission electric ferry
Grupo ETE has delivered Portugal's first zero-emission electric ferry - Salicornia (identification/MMSI 244100056), following a christening ceremony...
November 26, 2023
Hurtigruten Norway unveils revived Land and Sea Tours and Astronomy-focused sailing
Hurtigruten Norway is reintroducing 3 distinct itineraries that capture the essence of Nordic culture and the celestial marvels of the European...
November 26, 2023
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023
Port Thessaloniki's 'Alexander the Great' cruise terminal (Pier 2) inaugurated
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal "Alexander the Great" at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki occurred on November 22, 2023. The ceremony...
November 24, 2023
NCL cancels 7+ months of Norwegian Sun ship cruises in 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line recently issued a disappointing letter to some passengers, informing them of the cancellation of ~8 months of sailings (22...
November 24, 2023Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023
Seabourn's ships Pursuit and Venture meet in Antarctica
Seabourn, the trailblazer in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, marked a historic occasion as Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the...
November 23, 2023
Celestyal Cruises expands offerings with 3 new Adriatic countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Italy)
The Greek travel brand Celestyal Cruises is set to expand its offerings, introducing 3 new countries in Southern Europe/Adriatic Sea - Croatia...
November 23, 2023
Spain's Malaga port delivers LNG to cruise ship for the first time
Port Malaga (Spain Granada) is advancing its sustainability commitment through the Green Port initiative, focusing on the supply of alternative fuels...
November 23, 2023
MSC Cruises schedules island infrastructure development at Ocean Cay Bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its private Bahamian island resort destination Ocean Cay by introducing new infrastructure and amenities. The additions...
November 22, 2023
Mein Schiff 5 docks in Dubai for scheduled drydock refurbishment
On November 20, 2023, Mein Schiff 5 docked in Dubai UAE for a scheduled drydock refurbishment. Commencing the first of two relocation voyages via the...
November 22, 2023
Azamara expands cruise shore excursuions with National Geographic
The ultra-luxury travel brand Azamara is enhancing its shore programming by introducing new day tours in collaboration with National Geographic/Nat...
November 22, 2023