Cruise Industry
Amsterdam Port curtails cruise ship presence amid overtourism
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has recorded annual visits from approximately 300,000 cruise passengers, contributing to a staggering 20 million total...
June 22, 2025
Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry starts sea trials from Leith (UK)
The new passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV left its temporary berth in Leith Port-Edinburgh (Scotland UK) this week, marking the start of multi...
June 22, 2025
TUI and HD Hyundai partner to explore hydrogen SOFC power on cruise ships
TUI Cruises has embarked on a collaborative venture with South Korean shipbuilders and the European classification society DNV to develop hydrogen...
June 21, 2025
Orient Express Corinthian floats out at Saint‑Nazaire (France)
The ultra-luxury superyacht Orient Express Corinthian (OE Corinthian) was floated out on June 16th at Chantiers de l’Atlantique (fka STX France...
June 21, 2025
Carnival Corporation and Port Seattle celebrate 20 years of ship shoreside power usage
The world's largest cruise shipowner, Carnival Corporation, marked a maritime milestone on June 18th, commemorating 20 years since its first vessel...
June 20, 2025
Oceania debuts 12 Nikkei dishes aboard its Pan‑Asian Red Ginger
Oceania Cruises has quietly unveiled twelve inventive Nikkei dishes aboard its signature Pan‑Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, marking a fusion of...
June 20, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Royal Amplified (refurbishment program) with major upgrades to 3 ships...
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that 3 vessels—Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas—will undergo...
June 20, 2025
CCL-Carnival signals June 2026 launch of Carnival Rewards featuring dual-earning structure
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a transformation of its loyalty scheme, introducing a revamped rewards structure set to debut in June 2026...
June 20, 2025
AmaMagdalena christened on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways recently brought a new vessel, AmaMagdalena, into service with a formal christening held on Tuesday, June 17th, in the UNESCO‑listed...
June 19, 2025
MSC World Asia to sail 7‑night Mediterranean voyages from Winter 2026-2027
MSC Cruises is poised to introduce its third World‑class vessel, MSC World Asia, which will embark on its inaugural sailings in the Mediterranean on...
June 19, 2025- Cruise Industry
The maiden voyage of ACL's American Patriot sets sail
ACL-American Cruise Lines has signalled a new chapter for USA-flagged coastal cruising as its newest vessel, American Patriot, embarks on her...
June 19, 2025 
VIDEO: Belfast’s 1,500th cruise call anchored by Regal Princess
Belfast Harbour has quietly achieved a noteworthy milestone, welcoming its 1,500th cruise ship arrival this week as the Regal Princess ship glided...
June 19, 2025
Iceland's cruise sector faces decline amid new fee policy
Iceland’s cruise industry is preparing for a notable downturn in the coming years following the introduction of a new infrastructure fee. The...
June 18, 2025- Cruise Industry
Asuka Cruises schedules nearly 50 voyages aboard new and classic vessels
Asuka Cruises, NYK Line's subsidiary and Japan’s premier luxury ship travel brand, has plotted an ambitious schedule of nearly 50 voyages for...
June 18, 2025 
NCL's Norwegian Viva anchors maiden call in Heraklion (Greece)
The port of Heraklion (Greece) received Norwegian Viva, one of the most advanced vessels in NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Class, on June...
June 18, 2025