Cruise Industry
Port of Stavanger Beats All Previous Records
After a couple of stable years of activity, the port of Stavanger is awaiting a record-breaking 2019. The number of expected visits is expected to be...
February 12, 2019
Kembla Acts as Turnaround Cruise Port
Monday’s visit (February 11) by Explorer of the Seas is not the last with another 3 ships locked in for “turnaround calls&rdquo...
February 11, 2019
Port St. Maarten Welcomes More Than 1.5M Cruise Passengers in 2018
Port St. Maarten welcomed 1,597,101 cruise passengers on a total of 489 visits in 2018, reflecting the 29% increase in visitor arrivals compared to...
February 11, 2019
VIDEO: Mein Schiff 2 Christened in Lisbon
The new TUI Cruises ship Mein Schiff 2 was christened in Lisbon Saturday night, February 9. The singer Carolin Niemczyk from the band...
February 11, 2019
Explorer of the Seas Makes Maiden Voyage in Newcastle
The largest cruise ship to visit Australia's Hunter region made its maiden voyage into Port Newcastle NSW on Sunday, February 10. The 310-meter...
February 10, 2019
Government Cancels No-Deal Brexit Ferry Contract
A no-deal Brexit ferry contract that was awarded to Seaborne Freight, a company with no ferries, was canceled by the UK government after the company...
February 10, 2019
Scarlet Lady Floated Out in Genoa
The first of 4 cruise ships which Virgin Voyages ordered to Fincantieri, Scarlet Lady, was floated out on Friday, February 8, at the shipyard in...
February 10, 2019
VIDEO: Seven Seas Splendor Launched in Ancona
Seven Seas Splendor was launched on Saturday, February 9, at Ancona shipyard. She is the 2nd super luxury newbuild that Fincantieri is currently...
February 10, 2019
UnCruise Adventures Announces Summer Cruises in Hawaiian Islands
UnCruise Adventures announced its first summer Hawaii Islands cruises with the addition of 6 departures in July and August this year. The 7-day small...
February 9, 2019
Uniworld to Add 3 New Luxury Ships
Some of the most famous rivers in the world, including the Mekong in Vietnam and the Nile in Egypt, will become the playground for new river...
February 9, 2019
Caribbean Princess to Boast The Reef Family Splash Zone
When Caribbean Princess leaves drydock in June 2019 (Freeport Bahamas), for a summer season in the Caribbean, The Reef Family Splash Zone will boast...
February 9, 2019
Carnival to Add New 3D X-Ray Machines
Carnival Cruise Line revealed it is adding 3D x-ray security scanning at 9 of its North American cruise ports. This way, the company is bringing the...
February 8, 2019
Port NOLA Sets a Record for Cruise Passengers
Port NOLA (the Port of New Orleans) set a new record in 2018 with a total of 1,182,111 cruise passenger movements, which is up 2.3% compared to a...
February 8, 2019
Viking Cruises Takes Delivery of Jupiter
Viking Cruises announced that it took delivery of the company's 6th ocean ship, Viking Jupiter. The official delivery ceremony took place Thursday...
February 8, 2019
American Queen Announces Repairs and Updates
American Queen Steamboat Company recently acquired Victory Cruise Lines, and are now making improvements, updates and repairs to its 4 riverboats and...
February 8, 2019