Cruise Industry
Keel Laid for SunStone Expedition Cruise Ship
Shipbuilder CMHI (China Merchants Heavy Industry) held an official keel laying ceremony on June 12 for its new expedition cruise ship, being built...
June 16, 2018
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Be Operational by Mid-2020
A new international cruise ship terminal will be operating in port of Brisbane within 2 years after Carnival Australia and Port Brisbane announced...
June 16, 2018
Seabourn Unveils 2019 European Itineraries
In 2019 Seabourn is exploring Europe with a menu of travel options for passengers to discover natural beauty, art, architecture, culture, history...
June 15, 2018
Viking Orion Christened in Livorno
The official naming ceremony of Viking Cruises' newest ship, Viking Orion took place on Thursday, June 14 in Livorno, Italy. Dr.Anna Fisher served...
June 15, 2018
Royal Caribbean Pays $1 Billion to Acquire 66.7% Stake in Silversea
RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio announced an agreement for RCL to buy a stake in the privately-owned cruise...
June 15, 2018
VIDEO: MSC Cruises and STX France Celebrate 3 Ship Building Milestones
MSC Cruises and STX France signed an order for the construction of a 5th Meraviglia class cruise ship. Scheduled for delivery in 2023, the vessel...
June 14, 2018
Black Sea Ports to Revive Cruise Shipping
The USPA (Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority) has signed a plan for revival of cruise shipping operations with roundtrips from Black Sea ports for the...
June 14, 2018
Ritz-Carlton Cruises Opens Reservations
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company recently announced the opening of reservations for its Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Featuring leisurely cruising...
June 14, 2018
19,000 Irish Ferries Passengers Affected by Cancelled Sailings to France
Around 19,000 Irish Ferries passengers had their sailings to France cancelled due to a delay in the delivery of a new cruiseferry, the company said...
June 14, 2018
Oprah Winfrey to Serve as Godmother of Nieuw Statendam
Oprah Winfrey will serve as godmother for Holland America next ship, the 2,666-passenger ms Nieuw Statendam, due to debut in December 2018. ...
June 13, 2018
Carnival Corporation Creates World Cup Programming Collection
Just in time for the kickoff of the most popular sporting event in the world, Carnival Corporation & plc announced it's creating World Cup...
June 13, 2018
New Polar Expedition Ship Ordered by Quark Expeditions
The Leader in Polar Adventures, Quark Expeditions, signed an agreement with Brodosplit Croatia to build a new expedition cruise ship designed for...
June 13, 2018
Hurtigruten Takes Over Kleven Shipyard
The affiliate company of Hurtigruten, KVE Holding, is taking full control of Norway's Kleven Shipyard (in Ulsteinvik Norway) through buying the yard...
June 13, 2018
TUI Cruises Debuts Premium Spirits & Dining Package
The Hamburg-based premium market cruise line TUI Cruises will launch a package including extra charge restaurants and premium grade spirits...
June 12, 2018
Thousands Protest Against Cruise Ships in Venice
More than 4,000 protesters took part in ‘March for the Dignity of Venice’ Sunday afternoon, June 10, in a demonstration against large...
June 12, 2018