Cruise Industry
Production Starts in MV Werften's New Shipbuilding Hall Complex
One of the most advanced European welding plants was put into operation at MV Werften yard in Rostock on November 28. Harry Glawe, Mecklenburg...
December 1, 2018
Celebrity Cruises' First New Ship in 6 Years Begins Sailings from Florida
Celebrity Cruises' first new ship in 6 years begins sailing with paying passengers on Saturday, December 1, for the first time. The 2,918-passenger...
December 1, 2018
Delta Queen Steamboat Returns to Service
The US House of Representatives decided the fate of Delta Queen Steamboat. Cincinnati's beloved cruise ship may once again sail back home, at...
November 30, 2018
MS Fram to Undergo Upgrade Ahead of 2020 Cruise Season
Ahead of 2020 Antarctic season, the polar exploration ship of Hurtigruten, MS Fram, is scheduled for a total makeover. Changes include new cabins...
November 30, 2018
Port of Seattle Expands Its Facilities
The Port of Seattle approved a 5-year budget in order to expand its facilities. That includes plans for a 4th cruise ship terminal on the waterfront...
November 30, 2018
HAL Takes Delivery of MS Nieuw Statendam
Holland America took delivery of ms Nieuw Statendam on Thursday, November 29, officially making it the fifteenth cruise ship in the fleet. The...
November 30, 2018
Port of Kiel to Expand Cruise Passenger Capacities
The building construction of the 2nd Ostseekai terminal building for cruise guests is about to start. Kiel’s Lord Mayor Dr Ulf Kampfer, Port of...
November 29, 2018
Princess Cruises to Expand Presence in Sydney
Princess Cruises announced its plans to expand line's presence in Port Sydney, with the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess set to sail along with sister...
November 29, 2018
Celebrity Apex to Sail in Europe 2020
Celebrity Cruises announced line's most expansive European season ever in 2020 which includes their next newbuild, Celebrity Apex, sailing in the...
November 29, 2018
Mobile Extends Its Contract with Carnival
Alabama's only cruise ship will go on docking at Port Mobile. According to Mayor Sandy Stimpson, the port city had extended the contract...
November 29, 2018
Virgin Voyages Announces Plans for New PortMiami Cruise Ship Terminal
Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President & CEO Tom McAlpin were joined on Wednesday, November 28, by Miami-Dade County...
November 28, 2018
VIDEO: Norwegian Unveils Entertainment Line-Up for Encore at Keel Laying
Today, November 28, at Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line held a keel laying ceremony for its Norwegian Encore, unveiling award-winning...
November 28, 2018
VIDEO: Penelope Cruz to Be a Mermaid for Costa Cruises Advertising Campaign
Costa Cruises presents new international advertising campaign that features Penelope Cruz. The popular Spanish actress is due to star in the...
November 28, 2018
Royal Caribbean Announces New Upgrade Policy
The “RoyalUp” program of Royal Caribbean is a mirror-image of Norwegian Cruise Line's “Upgrade Advantage”. A letter that was...
November 28, 2018
Carnival Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of Arrival of Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line is going to use a float in the Rose Parade to introduce company's newest ship, Carnival Panorama, on New Year’s Day...
November 27, 2018