Cruise Industry
MS The World ship undergoes major drydock refurbishment at Navantia (Cadiz)
MS The World, recognized as the largest privately-owned residential vessel currently in operation, is scheduled to enter drydock at the Navantia...
April 5, 2025
Port Southampton reports strong cruise activity in early 2025
Following a record-setting performance in 2024, the Port of Southampton (England UK) has maintained robust activity into the first quarter of 2025...
April 4, 2025
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, presenting over 120 carefully charted itineraries designed for extensive...
April 4, 2025
£6M upgrade enhances Port Dover's cruise berths
The Port of Dover (England) has successfully completed an extensive GBP 6 million upgrade to its mooring facilities at two dedicated cruise berths...
April 4, 2025
HAL-Holland America Line announces winter 2026-2027 Caribbean itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 winter season itineraries for the Caribbean, featuring an increased number of voyages extending...
April 4, 2025
Majestic Princess ship refurbished for 2025 cruise season
Majestic Princess has resumed service following a two-week drydock in Palermo (Italy) emerging with newly designed venues and updated spaces in...
April 3, 2025
Margaritaville at Sea unveils 2027 cruises with new ports and longer itineraries
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its 2027 sailing schedule for the MAS Islander ship, featuring the vessel's inaugural overnight in New Orleans...
April 3, 2025
UAE firm acquires former Celestyal Crystal cruise ship
Celestyal Cruises, headquartered in Piraeus (Athens, Greece), has divested its smallest and oldest cruise ship, the 25,611-gross-ton, 950-berth...
April 2, 2025
Zelim tests AI-based MOB/man overboard detection system on Ambassador Ambition cruise ship
Zelim, a Scottish firm specializing in maritime safety technology, has implemented the inaugural AI-based man overboard (MOB) detection system on a...
April 2, 2025
Windstar announces second Solar Eclipse-themed cruise for August 2026
A total solar eclipse is a rare and remarkable phenomenon, and observing it at sea—particularly at sunset—offers an unobstructed and...
April 2, 2025
Riviera Travel UK expands 2026 cruise portfolio with new voyages and themed itineraries
The UK-based Riviera Travel/fleet has expanded its 2026 cruise portfolio with the introduction of new festive sailings and themed itineraries. The...
April 1, 2025
MSC World America elevates shipboard shopping with 9 retail experiences
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its onboard retail offerings with the introduction of MSC World America, scheduled to debut this month. This new...
April 1, 2025
Star Navigator started operations for Star Cruises from Keelung (Taiwan)
The cruise vessel Star Navigator/fka Resorts World One, operated by Star Cruises, commenced her inaugural voyage from the Port of Keelung on March...
April 1, 2025
HAL-Holland America Line's 2025 Alaska cruise season starts April 26th
HAL-Holland America Line will commence its 2025 Alaska cruise season on April 26, deploying 6 vessels—Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam...
April 1, 2025
Port Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts 2nd Cruise Tourism & Sustainability Conference on AIDAcosma ship
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosted the 2nd Cruise Tourism and Sustainability Conference aboard the AIDAcosma, organized in collaboration with...
March 31, 2025