Cruise Industry

BC Ferries to Receive Four More Electric-Hybrid Ferries
BC Ferries awarded contracts for the building of 4 more energy-efficient "Island Class" ferries, scheduled to join the 2 that are due to enter...
November 9, 2019
AECO Decisions to Strengthen Responsible Industry Practices
Following the recent Annual Meeting of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators, the association announced a number of decisions aimed...
November 9, 2019
American Glory Adds to Artificial Reef Hull
On November 4, the 200-foot cruise ship American Glory was sunk by a contractor thus adding to the artificial reefs that went down off Delaware bay...
November 9, 2019
Carnival Cruise Line Brings New Finance Options
Carnival Cruise Line announced it is partnering with Uplift in order to bring flexible pay-over-time options to its guests. Instead of paying for the...
November 9, 2019
MSC Cruises Becomes First Carbon-Neutral Cruise Operator
MSC Cruises announced it will become world's first major cruise company to go “carbon neutral” via donating money "to reduce or capture...
November 9, 2019
VIDEO: MS Roald Amundsen Officially Christened in Antarctica
The first hybrid electric-powered expedition ship in the world and newest ship of Hurtigruten - MS Roald Amundsen, was officially christened on...
November 8, 2019
Crystal International Asia Introduces Asian-Friendly River Cruise Experience
Crystal International Asia, via collaboration with Crystal River Cruises, introduced its new river experience onboard Crystal Mozart specifically for...
November 8, 2019
Victory Cruise Lines Announces 2020 Discover Beyond Itineraries for MS Victory I and MS Victory II
Victory Cruise Lines (operated by American Queen Steamboat Company) announced the 2020 Discover Beyond itineraries for MS Victory I and MS Victory II...
November 7, 2019
Crystal Endeavor's 2022 Deployment Announced
Crystal Yacht Cruises announced a preview of the complete deployment for its Polar expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor. The 2022 cruise program of...
November 7, 2019
Sea Cloud Spirit Touches Water for the First Time
Sea Cloud Spirit, which is currently under construction at Metalyards & Docks Shipyard (Vigo Spain) passed her first round of seaworthiness...
November 7, 2019
VIDEO: Costa Firenze Floated Out in Italy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Costa Cruises on Wednesday, November 6, celebrated the official float-out of Costa Firenze, Costa's 2nd ship...
November 7, 2019
AmaWaterways Introduces 2021 Sailings
AmaWaterways announced its 2021 cruises are now open for reservations, with rewards for those guests who book early. The company will welcome a brand...
November 6, 2019
Bumper Cruise Season Brings More Than 243,000 Visitors to Cork Harbour
There is only one more cruise ship booked to dock in December 2019 - CMV Marco Polo - for what has been a record season for Port Cork with 100...
November 6, 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Introduces Alaskan Growth Strategy
The NCLH corporation (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) revealed in a statement that it had plans to build new facilities in 3 different Alaskan port...
November 6, 2019
Prince Edward Island Boasts Record-Breaking Year
In what officials called a record-breaking year, cruise liners brought a total of 128,000 passengers to Prince Edward Island (Canada), which is an...
November 5, 2019