Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024
Viking Vela ship joins Viking OCEAN's fleet
Fincantieri has announced the delivery of the Viking Vela, marking the 13th vessel constructed for Viking as part of their enduring partnership. The...
December 3, 2024
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS starts South Pacific & Australia itineraries from Brisbane...
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas started cruise season 2024-2025 from homeport Brisbane (QLD Australia). The schedule groups 22...
December 3, 2024
MOL Group launches Mitsui Ocean Fuji as part of BLUE ACTION 2035 vision
Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL Group announced the official launch of its newest cruise ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which began revenue operations for the company...
December 2, 2024
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024
Great Barrier Reef advocates push for tighter greywater and effluent rules
Environmental advocates and tourism operators associated with the Great Barrier Reef (QLD AU) are urging authorities to implement stricter...
December 2, 2024
Celebrity Equinox cruise ship starts homeporting in Port Canaveral/Orlando Florida
Celebrity Cruises will begin sailing out of Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida USA) for the first time in December 2024. The company has announced 20...
December 1, 2024
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024
Cruise industry raises alarm over Mexico’s proposed $42 passenger fee
Mexico’s proposed immigration levy on cruise ship tourists has stirred concerns within the maritime and cruise industry following a recent vote...
November 30, 2024
SSCG announces major redevelopment of Tivua Island following acquisition
South Sea Cruises Group (SSCG), a prominent operator in Fiji's marine tourism sector, has acquired Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises Management...
November 30, 2024
Avalon Alegria ship debuts on the Douro River with sophisticated design and immersive itineraries
Avalon Alegria ship, purpose-built for operations on the Douro River in Portugal, is the latest addition to Avalon Waterways’ fleet and the...
November 29, 2024
Port Riga (Latvia) to host Baltic region’s first renewable fuels plant
Latvia's Port Riga will soon have the Baltic’s first large-scale production facility for renewable fuels, specifically hydrotreated vegetable...
November 29, 2024
Caribbean Princess ship starts winter 2024-2025 cruise season from Port Canaveral FL
Princess Cruises marked the arrival of Caribbean Princess at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida), inaugurating a new season of Caribbean voyages from...
November 28, 2024
ACL's newest ship American Legend starts inaugural cruise from St Petersburg Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its newest vessel - American Legend, embarked on the maiden voyage on Monday, November 25th. The ship is...
November 28, 2024