Cruise Industry
World’s first autonomous, fully-electric passenger ferry launched in Stockholm (Sweden)
Sweden launched the world's first electric-powered, self-driving/autonomous passenger ferryboat for commercial use. The vessel will be operated by...
April 25, 2023
Port NOLA sets new monthly record for cruise ship passengers
In March 2023, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieved a new passenger record for oceangoing and river cruises, surpassing pre-COVID levels with...
April 25, 2023
MSC Cruises’ second LNG-powered ship MSC Euribia successfully completes sea trials
MSC Euribia, MSC's second LNG-powered ship, has completed a successful 4-day trial in the Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay) for deepwater intensive...
April 25, 2023
P&O Australia's Pacific Explorer ship's passengers and crew witness a total Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Passengers and crew aboard the Pacific Explorer, a P&O cruise ship, were treated to a remarkable experience during their recent 5-night voyage...
April 24, 2023
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group releases 15th annual Seastainability Report
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group released its 15th annual Seastainability Report, providing an in-depth update on the corporate responsibility strategy and...
April 24, 2023
Carnival Corporation commends National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
Carnival Corporation & plc expressed their appreciation for the release of the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution and the...
April 24, 2023
Virgin Voyages announces partnership with World Poker Tour
Virgin Voyages has announced a partnership with the World Poker Tour (WPT) to offer a first-of-its-kind poker experience aboard its Scarlet Lady ship...
April 23, 2023
AIDA Cruises announces winter 2024-2025 itineraries (380 departure dates)
2024-2025 winter vacations with AIDA Cruises feature 380 departure dates that are bookable as of now. The destinations range from the Caribbean to...
April 23, 2023
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2024-2025 itineraries for Australia season
RCI-Royal Caribbean will soon launch its 2024-2025 Australia season itineraries, and customers can start booking their trips from May 4th, 2023. The...
April 23, 2023
6th Infinity-class cruise ship Ocean Albatros delivered to SunStone Maritime Group
Ocean Albatros, the 6th INFINITY-class newbuild of SunStone Maritime Group, has been delivered from CMHI Shipyard in China. Ocean Albatros will...
April 22, 2023
Port Saint John (NB Canada) marks 35 years of cruise business
The upcoming season marks the 35th anniversary of Port Saint John's cruise shipping business. The 6-month season, running between May 7th and...
April 22, 2023
Oceania Cruises celebrates 20th anniversary and the launch of newest ship, Vista
Oceania Cruises, a cruise line renowned for its emphasis on cuisine and destinations, has collaborated with Chapter 7, a highly acclaimed whisky...
April 22, 2023
MSC World Europa visits Port Valletta (Malta) as part of the inaugural voyage
MSC World Europa, the largest ship in MSCs’ fleet, made a maiden call at Port Valletta Malta on April 19th as part of the inaugural 7-night...
April 21, 2023
Port Kiel (Germany) expecting 221 cruise ship calls in 2023
Last Friday (April 14th), mv Balmoral opened this year's cruise season in Kiel (Germany), and the city is expecting 221 cruise calls in the coming...
April 21, 2023
HAL-Holland America's first 'Pole-to-Pole' World Cruise (2025) meets a simultaneous 124-day Grand...
HAL-Holland America Line scheduled its 133-day "Pole-to-Pole World Voyage" (roundtrip from Florida USA) in 2025, alongside a simultaneous 124-day...
April 21, 2023