Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship enters drydock at Marseille for scheduled maintenance
The cruise ship Costa Smeralda, operated by Costa Cruises, has docked this week at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France to begin a planned dry dock...
November 26, 2025
VIDEO: Explora Journeys' The Effort of Effortless starring global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner
Explora Journeys, the ocean-travel arm of the MSC Group, has announced the launch of an 8-episode mini-series entitled The Effort of Effortless...
November 26, 2025
NCL's ship Norwegian Luna started Adriatic Sea trials
The newest vessel from NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line — the Norwegian Luna — has officially begun sea trials off the coast of the Adriatic Sea...
November 26, 2025
Silversea becomes first cruise line to install AI fitness and portable golf simulator
Silversea has become the first cruise line to deploy AI-powered strength training and superyacht-grade golf simulators fleetwide. The upgrades mark a...
November 25, 2025
HAL-Holland America's 2027–2028 cruises in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Islands
HAL-Holland America Line has scheduled its 2027–2028 voyages through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The itineraries, ranging...
November 25, 2025
Havila Voyages secures EUR 456 million refinance
Havila Kystruten AS, operating under the brand Havila Voyages, has entered into a comprehensive refinancing agreement covering its total outstanding...
November 25, 2025NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna to sail with concert-style tribute and futuristic theater
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has charted a novel course in its onboard entertainment for the upcoming launch of Norwegian Luna in March 2026. The new...
November 24, 2025
Moby Zazà ferry sold and relaunched as WORLD LEGACY
The 1982-built RoPax ship/ferry originally known as MOBY ZAZA was sold in March to a Marshall Islands-based company, and shortly thereafter acquired...
November 24, 2025
Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2027 expedition itineraries
Ponant Expeditions, in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, has unveiled its 2027 collection of expert-led small-ship voyages. The new itineraries...
November 24, 2025
Aurora Expeditions' ship Douglas Mawson enters service
The new expedition vessel Douglas Mawson, owned by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, made its inaugural arrival in Sydney Harbour, docking at the...
November 24, 2025
Celebrity Cruises enters river cruise market with new hybrid boats
Celebrity Cruises has announced its entry into the river cruise sector with the launch of two new boats, the Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker...
November 23, 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Knightsbridge Circle announce landmark partnership
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has entered a strategic partnership with Knightsbridge Circle, a luxury assistance provider, to enhance the pre- and...
November 23, 2025
Thessaloniki Port Authority commences Pier 6 expansion project
Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A./ThPA has formally executed a construction works contract with the METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) Joint...
November 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025
Construction/assembly started of second Orient Express cruise ship Olympian
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Orient Express Olympian, the second vessel in the Orient Express Sailing...
November 22, 2025