Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises makes first European call at Galataport Istanbul
Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s inaugural homegrown cruise line, has made its maiden arrival at Galataport Istanbul as it prepares for its...
June 23, 2025
Port of Volos (Greece) restores -11 m depths after 2023 dredging effort
The Port of Volos (Greece) has completed an extensive dredging campaign this spring, restoring its cruise pier to a navigable depth of –11...
June 23, 2025
Cunard marks 185 years at sea with Anniversary Voyage Sale
Cunard Line has unveiled its 185th Anniversary Sale, offering fares from $899 per person and $185 in OBC/onboard credit per stateroom across 185...
June 23, 2025
DCL's ship Disney Fantasy pioneers HVO bunkering at Port Naples (Italy)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s ship Disney Fantasy has become the first cruise vessel in Italy to be bunkered/refuelled with advanced biofuel...
June 23, 2025
Celestyal Cruises introduces sea‑kayaking, hiking, and culture-themed shore excursions
Celestyal Cruises encourages travellers to extend their workouts beyond the gym and into the captivating landscapes of the Greek archipelago. The...
June 22, 2025
Amsterdam Port curtails cruise ship presence amid overtourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has recorded annual visits from approximately 300,000 cruise passengers, contributing to a staggering 20 million total...
June 22, 2025
Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry starts sea trials from Leith (UK)
The new passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV left its temporary berth in Leith Port-Edinburgh (Scotland UK) this week, marking the start of multi...
June 22, 2025
TUI and HD Hyundai partner to explore hydrogen SOFC power on cruise ships
TUI Cruises has embarked on a collaborative venture with South Korean shipbuilders and the European classification society DNV to develop hydrogen...
June 21, 2025
Orient Express Corinthian floats out at Saint‑Nazaire (France)
The ultra-luxury superyacht Orient Express Corinthian (OE Corinthian) was floated out on June 16th at Chantiers de l’Atlantique (fka STX France...
June 21, 2025
Carnival Corporation and Port Seattle celebrate 20 years of ship shoreside power usage
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, marked a maritime milestone on June 18th, commemorating 20 years since its first vessel...
June 20, 2025
Oceania debuts 12 Nikkei dishes aboard its Pan‑Asian Red Ginger
Oceania Cruises has quietly unveiled twelve inventive Nikkei dishes aboard its signature Pan‑Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, marking a fusion of...
June 20, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Royal Amplified (refurbishment program) with major upgrades to 3 ships...
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that 3 vessels—Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas—will undergo...
June 20, 2025
CCL-Carnival signals June 2026 launch of Carnival Rewards featuring dual-earning structure
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a transformation of its loyalty scheme, introducing a revamped rewards structure set to debut in June 2026...
June 20, 2025
AmaMagdalena christened on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways recently brought a new vessel, AmaMagdalena, into service with a formal christening held on Tuesday, June 17th, in the UNESCO‑listed...
June 19, 2025
MSC World Asia to sail 7‑night Mediterranean voyages from Winter 2026-2027
MSC Cruises is poised to introduce its third World‑class vessel, MSC World Asia, which will embark on its inaugural sailings in the Mediterranean on...
June 19, 2025