Cruise Industry
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
Jersey to Boast a Deep Water Berth?
Jersey Island UK's port authorities are currently investigating plans for a deep water berth able to accommodate cruise ships. The new, multi...
September 2, 2019
Plans Approved for New Liverpool Cruise Terminal
The long-discussed plans for the new Liverpool Cruise Terminal were finally approved. The facility will be located within Peel L&P's GBP 5...
September 2, 2019
800 Passengers Trapped on the Isles of Scilly After Ferry Breaks Down
Hundreds of passengers stuck on Isles of Scilly for up to 4 days following a cruiseferry breakdown at sea are finally making their way back to...
September 1, 2019
4 New Seabourn Journeys Announced
Seabourn introduced 4 new Seabourn Journeys for 2020 visiting exceptional destinations in Europe. These are available as pre- or post-cruise trip...
September 1, 2019