Cruise Industry
Port of Penang to Expand Container Handling Capacity and Cruise Operations
Penang Port allocated RM180 million capex (capital expenditure) in 2018, mainly for operations at NBCT (North Butterworth Container Terminal). ...
February 27, 2018
GBP 150 million Ferry Berth to Be Built at Tilbury Port
A £150 million river berth is to be constructed for ferries sailing from the United Kingdom to mainland Europe, it was announced. P&O...
February 26, 2018
Victory Cruise Lines Cancels Stops in Wisconsin
Victory Cruise Lines canceled their 2018 visits to Wisconsin's port cities Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay. MS Victory II, the ship due to dock in...
February 26, 2018
Princess Cruises Introduces the Come Back New Sale
Princess Cruises announced the Come Back New Sale, which offers passengers free gratuities and the chance to experience the onboard experiences and...
February 26, 2018
Balmoral Kicks Off the Longest Season of Rouen
Rouen’s season started in the middle of January with a visit by the Fred Olsen's cruise ship mv Balmoral and continues through December 11...
February 26, 2018
Avalon Waterways Adds More European Rivers and Ganges in 2019
With the launch of its river cruise brochure for 2019, Avalon Waterways adds 6 new options, including the first sailing along India’s Ganges...
February 25, 2018
Akureyri to Open Small Ship Pier 2019
Port of Akureyri, which had promised to accommodate smaller ships closer to the centre of the town is investing EUR 5 million in constructing a new...
February 25, 2018
Seattle to Welcome More Than 1 Million Passengers
The preliminary schedule for 2018 local cruise season anticipates a record-breaking year, with a total of 214 cruise ships carrying around 1.1...
February 25, 2018
ALMACO to supply galley/kitchen equipment on Costa Cruises ships
Meyer Turku awarded Almaco Group the contract to supply galley equipment to the first LNG-powered ships of Costa Cruises. The vessels are due to be...
February 25, 2018
Carnival Paradise Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Refurbishment
Carnival Paradise is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar refurbishment which will add a variety of new spaces and innovations, including 38...
February 24, 2018
Celebrity Cancels Edge Preview Cruise
Celebrity Cruises cancelled December 3 four-day (three-night) preview sailing for its upcoming newbuild, Celebrity Edge, due to "unforeseen changes...
February 24, 2018
Windstar Extends Partnership with Culinary Organization James Beard Foundation
Windstar extended its partnership with culinary organization James Beard Foundation with additional 3 years. The partnership places foundation...
February 24, 2018
MSC Announces 2019-2020 Cruise Season
MSC Cruises announced 2019-2020 winter cruise season. The new itineraries span the globe to include a private island, new ports, ships, and more...
February 23, 2018
Silver Spirit to Receive New Amenities
Silversea’s ship Silver Spirit made her final call. The luxury vessel stopped at Dubai, finishing a cruise from Mumbai, prior to entering...
February 23, 2018
Crystal Unveils Details of World Cruise 2020
Embarking on an exploration of the Southern Hemisphere from Miami FL to Civitavecchia-Rome, the 105-day 2020 World Cruise onboard Crystal Serenity...
February 23, 2018