Cruise Industry
AIDAnova becomes first ship to use Rotterdam’s shore power
On March 31, 2025, the Netherlands inaugurated its first shore power facility for cruise ships, marking a significant step in port electrification...
March 31, 2025
Aurora Expeditions to launch first all-female Antarctic cruise in 2027
Aurora Expeditions Australia has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The Antarctic Women’s...
March 30, 2025
Princess Cruises adjusts Galveston operations, cancels 2026-2027 sailings
Galveston (Texas USA) has long served as an embarkation point/homeport for Caribbean cruise itineraries. For the past five decades, the port has...
March 30, 2025
Adora Flora City unveils hull artwork inspired by Maritime Silk Road
Hull artwork for China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was unveiled in Shanghai on March 25th. The design, themed...
March 30, 2025
CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P&O's ships Adventure and Encounter
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expanded its Australian operations by adding two former P&O Australia ships - Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter...
March 30, 2025
Cruise industry reinforces partnership with Mercy Ships for global medical outreach
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian efforts through a renewed partnership with Mercy Ships, a...
March 28, 2025
Cunard announces partnership with Sail4th 250 for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Cunard has confirmed a partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization coordinating maritime commemorations in the Port of New York and New...
March 28, 2025
Malta advances shore power infrastructure with landmark agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises
Malta has marked a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations by securing the Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement with...
March 28, 2025
Hurtigruten advances Sea Zero project with successful testing phase
Hurtigruten's initiative to develop the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship has progressed, as the Sea Zero project recently concluded a series...
March 28, 2025
Avalon Waterways expands to Bordeaux with new river cruise itinerary
Avalon Waterways has officially launched homeporting operations from Bordeaux (France), introducing a new itinerary along the Garonne and Dordogne...
March 27, 2025
Orient Express Sailing Yachts opens reservations for OE Corinthian, debuting Summer 2026
Orient Express Sailing Yachts has announced the opening of reservations for Orient Express Corinthian, scheduled to commence operations in the summer...
March 27, 2025
StarCruises relaunches with Star Voyager’s maiden voyage from Singapore
StarCruises, the newly revitalized successor to the esteemed Star Cruises brand, has formally reentered the market alongside the distinguished Dream...
March 27, 2025
MSC Cruises achieves triple milestone with ships World America, World Asia, and World Atlantic
In a series of significant events for MSC Cruises, the shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivered MSC World America, conducted a coin ceremony...
March 27, 2025
Princess Cruises announces 2026-2027 Southeast Asia itineraries
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 Southeast Asia cruise season, featuring an extensive range of itineraries designed to showcase the...
March 27, 2025
Keel-Laying ceremony marks construction milestone for Regent's Seven Seas Prestige
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has conducted the keel-laying ceremony for Seven Seas Prestige at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice, Italy...
March 27, 2025