Cruise Industry
Le Commandant Charcot Keel Laid in Tulcea
The keel of Ponant's newbuild ship Le Commandant Charcot was laid at Vard shipyard in Tulcea on December 14, 2018. The hybrid electric polar...
December 27, 2018Boxing Day Becomes the Busiest Cruise Ship Day of 2018
St Maarten had its busiest cruise day of the year on Wednesday, December 26, Port St Maarten announced. Just in time for Boxing Day, the unique...
December 27, 2018Royal Caribbean Warning Passengers About The Bahamas
Following an increase in crimes being committed in Nassau, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean is warning passengers of dangers that could be found in the...
December 27, 2018Carnival’s Passengers to Stay Better Connected At Sea
Carnival Cruise Line signed a new contract with a company that is looking to improve internet service for both passengers and the vessels on which...
December 27, 2018Qingdao to Further Develop Local Cruise Tourism Sector
Qingdao, a port city in Shandong province, eastern China, rolled out a program of incentives combined with new services, that aim to accelerate the...
December 26, 2018Grand Ferry Ship to Link Qatar with Oman and Kuwait
Qatar is due to operate a cruise ship linking its capital Doha with Oman and Kuwait, that is expected to embark on its first trip in January. ...
December 26, 2018Luxury Discovery Yacht to Dock at Port of Charleston 2019
A new cruise ship promoted as one of the most luxurious in the world, complete with a submarine and helicopters for use by its passengers, is...
December 26, 2018More Than 3,500 Cruise Passengers Arrive in Oman
Two cruise ships, Pullmantur Horizon and MSC Lirica, carrying more than 3,500 passengers reached Sultan Qaboos Port (the largest port in Muscat...
December 26, 2018Preferred Bidder on Port of Nassau Delayed
The Bahamian government delays its evaluation period and decision on which entity will develop and operate Port of Nassau, Bahamas through the first...
December 25, 2018Anguilla’s Blowing Point Ferry Terminal Relocated to ‘Big Jim’
As of Monday, December 24, 2018, arriving and departing cruise passengers at Anguilla's Blowing Point feel more comfortable. The Board of...
December 25, 2018First Cruise Ship of the Season Docks at Mombasa Port
The first cruise ship of September-March tourist season docked at port of Mombasa on Monday, December 24, with 1048 passengers onboard. MV Nautica...
December 25, 2018Port Tampa Bay Moves Ahead to $10 Million Renovations
Port Tampa Bay is currently moving ahead on a USD 10 million project to renovate its 3 cruise terminals. Construction will start next May and...
December 24, 2018Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils SPA and Fitness Facilities Aboard Its New Expedition Class Ships
The philosophy for the new expedition ships of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, “Inspired by nature”, is reflected in the spa and fitness areas...
December 24, 2018Costa Luminosa Guests Get Ready for 2019 Around the World Cruise
2019 will start in a special way for the 2,300 passengers of Costa Luminosa, who are getting ready to depart from Venice on January 5 for an Around...
December 24, 2018Holland America Unveils New Itineraries for 2020 European Season
Cruisers looking to explore the castles of the British Isles, fjords of Norway, beaches of Greece and flavors of Italy can choose from 6 Holland...
December 23, 2018