Cruise Industry
Norwegian ZEM AS collaborates on Philippines’ first electric-hybrid ferry prototype
Norwegian company ZEM AS (Zero Emission Maritime Solutions) has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Association of Coastal and Inland...
November 8, 2025
MSC Seascape homeported in Galveston (Texas) year-round Western Caribbean cruises
The cruise ship MSC Seascape arrived today in Galveston, Texas, ahead of its deployment as the inaugural vessel from the newly established Cruise...
November 8, 2025
CCL-Carnival resumes cruises to Ocho Rios (Jamaica) following hurricane recovery
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has resumed operations at Jamaica’s Ocho Rios port, with the Carnival Paradise reported as the first CCL ship to visit...
November 8, 2025
Villa Vie Residences launches 5-year ownership plan
Villa Vie Residences has introduced a 5-year ownership scheme priced from US$49,999, offering travellers, retirees and digital nomads the opportunity...
November 8, 2025
Star Princess cruise ship christened at Port Everglades (FL USA)
In a traditional maritime ceremony at Port Everglades, Star Princess—the newest addition to the Princess Cruises fleet—was formally named...
November 7, 2025
DCL-Disney Cruise Line opens offices in Colombia to advance Latin American market
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has established its first physical offices in Colombia—located in Bogotá and Medellín—in partnership...
November 7, 2025
Oceania Cruises schedules first full winter Mediterranean season (2027-2028) for Allura ship
Oceania Cruises will deploy its vessel Oceania Allura for its first full winter season in the Mediterranean in 2027–2028, offering a collection...
November 7, 2025
HX Expeditions 2027-2028 season highlights expanded Arctic and Antarctic programs
The formerly known Hurtigruten Expeditions/now HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2027-2028 season, signalling a shift in focus from geographic...
November 7, 2025
HAL-Holland America schedules 2027–2028 South America & Antarctica cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise program, offering a wide range of immersive...
November 6, 2025
Black Sea ferry route reestablished between Turkey and Russia
Black Sea ferry operations between Trabzon (Turkey) and Sochi (Russia) are planned to restart after a hiatus of more than a decade. Reports indicate...
November 6, 2025
National Geographic-Lindblad start Rhine River cruises in 2026
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is preparing to expand its exploration portfolio into European river cruising. Beginning in 2026, the...
November 6, 2025
MSC Poesia connects to shore power at Le Havre’s Pointe de Floride Terminal
On October 30th, 2025 the cruise ship MSC Poesia became the first vessel to connect to the newly commissioned shore-power network at the Pointe de...
November 6, 2025
Stena Line adds Wasaline's Vaasa-Umea route served by Aurora Botnia
Stena Line, based in Gothenburg, has announced the acquisition of NLC Ferry Ab Oy, operator of the Wasaline brand, marking its entry into the ferry...
November 5, 2025
TUI River Cruises expands Nile fleet with TUI Bahareya ship
TUI River Cruises has marked a new milestone in its Egyptian operations with the launch of its second Nile cruiser, TUI Bahareya. The boat joins the...
November 5, 2025
MSC Meraviglia ship connects to shore power in NYC New York
MSC Cruises has marked a milestone in its North American sustainability program as MSC Meraviglia successfully connected to shore power at the...
November 5, 2025