Cruise Industry
First X-BOW Polar Ship Delivered to SunStone
The first expedition cruise ship in the Infinity class series of SunStone was officially named Greg Mortimer at China Merchants Heavy Industry's...
September 7, 2019
MSC Bellissima's Crystal Cabin
One of the 2019-inaugurated new passenger liners, MSC Bellissima has MSC Cruises fleet's (and the world's) first-ever "Crystal Cabin" - a balcony...
September 7, 2019
'Top Hat' Debuts on 2 Cunard Ships
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced it will launch the musical Top Hat at Royal Court Theatre exclusively onboard Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth...
September 7, 2019
First Steel Cut for Windstar's Second Star-Class Ship
On Thursday, September 5, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo Italy, Christopher Prelog (VP of Fleet Operations for Windstar Cruises) pushed...
September 6, 2019
Tekal SA Wins Tender for Extension of Piraeus Port's Cruise Passenger Terminal
Greek construction company Tekal SA has won the tender for the extension of Piraeus Port's cruise passenger terminal after being the only bidder...
September 6, 2019
Port Canaveral Marks Reopening with 6 Cruise Ships
Port Canaveral marked its reopening on Thursday, September 5, with the arrival of 6 cruise ships. The port had been closed since Monday, September 2...
September 5, 2019
Alaska Ends Ferry Service to Prince Rupert
The US state Alaska announced the termination of its passenger ferry service to and from Prince Rupert (BC Canada), effective October 1, 2019, citing...
September 5, 2019
Emerald Harmony Sets Sail on the Mekong
Emerald Waterways’ new Star-Ship class riverboat set sail through Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River (Southeast Asia). Emerald...
September 5, 2019
Silversea Introduces Enhanced “All-Inclusive Polar Package”
Silversea announced its enhanced “All-Inclusive Polar Package”, currently available on all luxury expedition voyages to the polar...
September 4, 2019
Ports of Miami and Fort Lauderdale Reopen
Hurricane Dorian blasted across the Bahamas on Sunday, September 1, as a Category 5 with 185 mph sustained winds. Port closures resulted in extended...
September 4, 2019
Hamburg to Host the World’s Largest Cruise Festival
During the 7th Hamburg Cruise Days (September 13-15 cruising-themed festival), the port of the city will be setting the stage for the cruise fans and...
September 4, 2019
Germany’s 5 Top Festivals
Germany’s festivals are renowned as being among the largest and loudest in the entire world. There are millions of people that band...
September 4, 2019
Sailing to the northern edge of the world, the new frontier for yachting fans
Two boating experiences in the Northern hemisphere stand out as the new frontiers for sea lovers: a yacht charter (bareboat or skippered) in...
September 3, 2019
Hurtigruten Announces Year-Round Hybrid Expedition Cruises
For season 2021, Hurtigruten offers its customers the choice between new expedition cruises on revamped ships (retrofitted with hybrid propulsion) or...
September 3, 2019
VIDEO: First Meraviglia-Plus Class Ship Completes Sea Trials
MSC Cruises first Meraviglia-Plus class liner MSC Grandiosa successfully completed the 3-day sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean (August 28-31). MSC's...
September 3, 2019