Cruise Industry
Liverpool's Isle of Man ferry terminal at least GBP 5 million over budget
The Isle of Man government-funded ferry terminal in Liverpool (England UK) will be at least GBP 5 million over budget and be completed one year late...
April 28, 2021
UK Government limits cruises to 1000 passengers per ship or 50%
Last week, the UK government issued new advice stating that no more than 1000 cruise ship passengers would be allowed to board a voyage between May...
April 27, 2021
Azamara Cruises restarts in Greece in August
The premium cruise brand Azamara announced it would be returning to cruising on August 28 in Greece. There will be a total of 5 B2Bs (back-to...
April 27, 2021
Godmother announced for P&O Cruises' newest ship Iona
Dame Irene Hays, chairwoman and owner of Hays Travel Group, will name P&O UK's newest cruise ship Iona in an official ceremony in Southampton UK...
April 27, 2021
ACL-American Cruise Lines ready to operate the 2021 Alaska season "as scheduled"
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced it was ready to operate the 2021 Alaska season "as scheduled". The cruise season includes 8- and 11-day sailings...
April 27, 2021
Port San Diego CA doubles shore power at cruise ship terminals
Port San Diego CA announced it is doubling shore power capability at its two cruise terminals (B Street and Broadway Pier) in order to improve air...
April 27, 2021
New Century Cruise Lines' ships Leisure World and Amusement World sold for scrap
The Singapore-based company New Century Cruise Lines (NCCL) retired two of Asia’s longest-serving cruise ships. The vessels join CruiseMapper...
April 27, 2021
Lindblad waives Solo Premium on select Galapagos cruises in 2021
Starting summer 2021, solo cruisers joining Lindblad Expeditions in Galapagos will be able to experience one-on-one nature time without single...
April 26, 2021
Carnival Corporation contracts Bureau Veritas to support the safe return to ex-UK cruises
The world leader in maritime testing, inspection, and certification, Bureau Veritas (BV), has been contracted by the world’s largest leisure...
April 26, 2021
Scenic unveils 2022-2023 Arctic programme for its ultra-luxury superyacht Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Cruises announced its 2022-2023 Arctic program for the ultra-luxury superyacht Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts. ...
April 26, 2021
Venice City (Italy) finally bans cruise ships from entering downtown
The Italian government finally approved a ban on container ships and large-sized cruise vessels entering Venice City ’s Giudecca canal, which...
April 26, 2021
DCL-Disney Cruise Line requires full COVID vaccination
When DCL-Disney Cruise Line first announced its cruises-to-nowhere for UK residents in March 2021, they were greeted with enthusiasm across the...
April 25, 2021
Emerald Cruises launches Active Tour Program with 40 experiences on ocean and river sailings
Emerald Cruises has offered river cruise travellers their EmeraldACTIVE tour programme at no extra cost since 2016. In the past 5 years...
April 25, 2021
ACL-American Cruise Lines begins 2021 season with 6 of its 13 ships operating in 8 different states
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its 2021 season has begun with the first 6 of its 13 boats now operating in 8 states around the USA. ACL...
April 25, 2021
VIDEO: On Earth Day, CCL-Carnival showcases eco-friendly LNG fuel technology utilized on 2 ships
In conjunction with Earth Day, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line released a new video, “LNG Powers the Fun,” highlighting the environmental...
April 24, 2021