Cruise Industry
Alaskan Ferry Workers End 2-Week Long Strike
The union for striking boat workers and Alaska officials reached a deal to end a walkout which shut down the Alaskan ferry system for 10 days at the...
August 4, 2019
VIDEO: Emerald Harmony Ship Build
The Mekong River-based new riverboat RV Emerald Harmony was filmed being built from scratch in a time-lapse video. Emerald Harmony is the cruise...
August 3, 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Partnership with Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is partnering with GHOF (Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation) and NSU (Nova Southeastern University’s) Guy...
August 3, 2019
VIDEO: Fincantieri Uses ALE Technology for Ferry Stretches
The lengthening of a pair of Grimaldi Group cruise ferries by Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, earlier this year was accomplished via...
August 3, 2019
Venice Appeals to European Cities in Call for Cruise Ship Rules
Venice appealed to top European cruise destinations, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Marseille, and Dubrovnik, to unite in tackling the environmental...
August 3, 2019
Virgin Voyages' Fans to Name New Craft Beer
Virgin Voyages revealed that its Scarlet Lady ship will boast its own craft beer, served in the taproom, the Draught Haus. Situated on Deck 7, the...
August 2, 2019
VIDEO: Celebrity Flora - the First-Ever Cruise Ship Custom-Built for the Galapagos Islands
NYC New York-based BG Studio International included a host of environmentally friendly features in Celebrity Flora - specially designed for Galapagos...
August 2, 2019
First Wall Section of Cruise Terminal 3 Parking Garage Installed at Port Canaveral
A crane lifted the first wall section of Port Canaveral’s Cruise Terminal 3 (CT3) parking garage on July 30 and carried the 52,000-pound...
August 2, 2019
Seabourn Introduces 2021 World Cruise Aboard Sojourn
Seabourn announced an opportunity for passengers to experience one of the greatest travel adventures in the world. The line's 2021 World Cruise...
August 2, 2019
P&O Cruises Announces New Family-Focused Activities Onboard Iona
P&O Cruises revealed that it aims to create street food options for families on its newest liner - MS Iona. Taste 360 is a brand new concept...
August 1, 2019
Controversial Brexit Ferry Tender Re-Opened
The UK government is already back in the industry's market for Brexit back-up ferry capacity. Money is on the table for infrastructure port upgrades...
August 1, 2019
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Announce New Themed Cruises
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages introduced 3 themed voyages for CMV's upcoming Australian season, including collaboration with Fringe World, a...
August 1, 2019
Energy From Wind Turbines to Power Ullapool to Stornoway Ferry
Outer Hebrides wind farm-produced energy could be used to power ferries to the islands, a new study found. Wind energy could be used to make...
August 1, 2019
Cruise Port at Rocky Point Not Ready Yet
Cruise ships are expected to be homeporting in Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) for the first time this winter. Unfortunately, the long-awaited cruise...
August 1, 2019
Verdant Isle Port Partners Selected for Cayman Islands Cruise Port Project
The Cayman Islands Government selected VIPP (Verdant Isle Port Partners) as the preferred bidder for a proposed cruise berthing facility and...
August 1, 2019