Cruise Industry
Golden Iris cruise ship (former Cunard Princess) beached at Aliaga (Turkey) for scrapping
The cruise ship Golden Iris, formerly known as Cunard Princess, after 45+ years in service, was beached at the Aliaga Ship Breaking Yard (Turkey) to...
July 23, 2022
Emerald Cruises’ newest riverboat Emerald Luna christened in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Emerald Cruises’ newest Star-ship Emerald Luna, was christened on Thursday, July 21, during a ceremony in Amsterdam (Netherlands). The...
July 22, 2022
Carnival Jubilee cruise ship's construction starts at Meyer Werft's Papenburg yard (Germany)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s 3rd LNG-powered liner got her first Texas-themed event held on Thursday, July 21, with the keel laying ceremony at...
July 22, 2022
Virgin Voyages removes pre-embarkation COVID testing
In response to the conclusion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC’s voluntary program, Virgin Voyages announced it will...
July 22, 2022
Silversea announces World Voyage 2025 on Silver Dawn ship
Silversea announced its World Voyage 2025, featuring a total of 59 destinations and 31 overnight in-port stays. Silversea's 167-day/136-night...
July 21, 2022
MSC Bellissima became the largest cruise ship ever to call at Port Tarragona (Spain)
On Sunday, July 17th, at 7 am local time (5 am UTC), MSC Cruises' ship MSC Bellissima docked at the new Baleares Wharf at Port Tarragona (Spain Costa...
July 20, 2022
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line using facial biometrics at Port Baltimore (Maryland USA)
US CBP (Customs and Border Protection), in partnership with CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, has expanded the use of facial biometrics in the debarkation...
July 20, 2022
Azamara will no longer require pre-cruise COVID testing
Beginning July 25, the ultra-luxury cruise travel brand Azamara will no longer require its passengers to submit a COVID test before their voyage...
July 20, 2022
Tallink Victoria I cruiseferry serves as a hotel ship for ~700 Ukrainian refugees in Leith...
Tallink Victoria I ferry docked in Port Leith/Edinburgh (Scotland UK) to serve as hotel ship for ~700 Ukrainian refugees. Health experts warn the...
July 19, 2022
Ritz-Carlton unveils 2024 Mediterranean cruise itineraries for Evrima ship
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveiled 2024 Mediterranean itineraries for the Evrima ship. With total 21 voyages, the extended...
July 19, 2022
Princess Cruises is the first major USA company to welcome unvaccinated guests
Carnival Corporation's subsidiary and travel brand Princess Cruises became the first major North American cruise shipping company to welcome...
July 18, 2022
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group acquires Crystal Endeavor cruise ship
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group announced it had received court approval to acquire the ultra-luxury cruise ship Crystal Endeavor. Originally delivered to...
July 18, 2022
SES to provide global connectivity services to Explora Journeys
SES signed a contract for its O3b mPower satellite fleet to provide connectivity to the Explora 1 cruise ship of MSC Explora Journeys. Explora...
July 18, 2022
MSC Cruises' Seascape ship to be homeported in Miami in 2023
PortMiami Florida stands as the unofficial homeport for the USA's cruising industry and the cruise capital of North America. RCI-Royal...
July 17, 2022
HAL-Holland America launches a new "Book Early & Save" offer
HAL-Holland America is enticing guests to make future cruise reservations with a new "Book Early & Save" offer. Running from July 12 through...
July 17, 2022