Cruise Industry
Crystal Releases 2018-2019 River Cruise Atlas
Crystal River Cruises, which in spring 2018 rounds out its fleet to 5 ships via the debut of Crystal Ravel and Crystal Debussy, released its 2018...
March 20, 2018
Hanseatic Inspiration to Be Named in Antwerp
Hapag-Lloyd will hold the naming ceremony for its 2nd expedition ship, Hanseatic Inspiration, on October 13, 2019 against the backdrop of Belgian...
March 19, 2018
Kagoshima Islands Linked by Ferry
Amami-Oshima and Yakushima, two of the most popular tourist islands in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, are already more easily accessible together. In...
March 19, 2018
Carnival's Faster to the Fun Price Raised
When sailing onboard most of Carnival Cruise Line's ships, passengers can still purchase Faster To The Fun package. However, on many of those vessels...
March 19, 2018
Construction Begins on China's First Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
China has started building its first ever polar expedition cruise ship, according to state news agency Xinhua. The country looks to shipping lanes...
March 19, 2018
National Geographic Endurance Keel Laid
A major milestone in the construction of the most sophisticated expedition ship in the world was marked on Saturday, March 17, via the keel laying at...
March 18, 2018
Holland America Announces Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises
Holland America is introducing line's Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises during 2018 that showcase the talents of its esteemed Culinary Council...
March 18, 2018
Boudicca Undergoes Extensive Refit
Fred Olsen’s cruise ship Boudicca is undergoing an extensive refit from Saturday, March 17, at Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg. The cruise...
March 18, 2018
Funding Secured to Upgrade Portland Ferry Terminal
Officials figured out a way to fund US$2 million in upgrades to the terminal which houses ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia. Bay Ferries...
March 18, 2018
Scanship Awarded Retrofit Contract by Norwegian
Scanship Holding ASA via its subsidiary Scanship AS, was awarded a retrofit contract by NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings). The contract is to...
March 17, 2018
Princess Cruises Announces Bon Appetit Partnership
Princess Cruises announced its new culinary shore excursion program via collaboration with the popular food lifestyle brand Bon Appetit, ...
March 17, 2018
Virgin Voyages and Ritz Carlton Unveil Details of New Ships
Two of the newest names in cruise industry soon unveiled details of their new products. Ritz-Carlton initially announced its new 3-ship yacht cruise...
March 17, 2018
HAL Nieuw Statendam to Boast Stateroom Enhancements
Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam is due to debut in December. When the cruise ship sets sail from Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, it will...
March 17, 2018
Royal Caribbean Announces Ex-UK Sailings 2019
Royal Caribbean released details of line's 2019 ex-UK cruises for Explorer of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. Both liners will operate a...
March 16, 2018
MSC Adds Miami for Cuba Cruises
MSC Cruises will sail for the first time to Cuba from the United States. The Geneva-based cruise line unveiled its plans to launch regular, 7-day...
March 16, 2018