Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 5, 2025
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025
Historic Transatlantic liner SS United States to become an artificial reef
The 1951-built Transatlantic liner SS United States (IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in NYC), once celebrated as the world's fastest ocean liner...
March 4, 2025
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean adjusts itineraries amid ongoing San Juan Pier 3 repairs
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced modifications to several itineraries due to the continued unavailability of San Juan Puerto Rico's...
March 4, 2025
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to introduce 3 new Super Ships in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced plans to expand its fleet with 3 new Super Ships (SS-named), scheduled to debut in 2027. These boats...
March 3, 2025
MSC Cruises unveils Summer 2025 program
MSC Cruises unveiled its summer 2025 program, featuring various itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Baltic/Northern Europe. The...
March 3, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean extends proposal deadline for Bahamian businesses at Royal Beach Club
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has extended the deadline for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals for participation in the 17-acre Royal Beach...
March 2, 2025
Nice (France) reconsiders large cruise ship ban amid business concerns
Christian Estrosi (Mayor of Nice) has revised his initial plan to ban large cruise ships from the French Riviera city. Initially, in late January...
March 2, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026-2027 schedule of short Caribbean cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its 2026-2027 schedule of short Caribbean voyages, offering 2- to 5-night itineraries aboard 11 ships...
March 2, 2025
Thessaloniki leads Mediterranean ports in adopting RightShip's emissions portal
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.), Greece, has become the first port in the European Union and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip's Maritime...
March 1, 2025
Oceania Cruises introduces 2025 voyages to Canada-New England USA and Iceland
Oceania Cruises has announced a series of voyages to Canada, New England USA, and Iceland for the upcoming summer season. These itineraries, ranging...
March 1, 2025
Swan Hellenic unveils 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic cruise season, featuring 24 voyages ranging from 9 to 13 nights, all departing from Ushuaia...
March 1, 2025
HX Expeditions commences €7M refurbishment of MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions has initiated a comprehensive EUR 7 million refurbishment project for its expedition vessels MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen. The 250...
February 28, 2025
Asuka III nears completion: Ems River conveyance scheduled
The Asuka III, a 52,200-gross-ton cruise ship constructed by Meyer Werft for NYK Cruises, is set to commence her conveyance along the Ems River on...
February 28, 2025