Cruise Industry
Cruise Passengers Bring Millions to Guernsey Economy
Cruise ship passengers added just over GBP 4 million to the economy of Guernsey in 2017, according to figures from a survey that was commissioned by...
December 14, 2017
Dubai Expects 1 Million Cruise Passengers by 2020
Dubai is looking to welcome 1 million cruise passengers by 2020. The ambitious plan was revealed by emirate's cruise line officials at the Seatrade...
December 14, 2017
Grand Celebration Returns to Palm Beach
After chartering its only cruise ship for hurricane relief mission in the Caribbean, now Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line intends to come back. The...
December 14, 2017
European Waterways Introduce New Italy Opera Cruise
European Waterways announced the return of its popular Opera Cruise for passengers onboard hotel barge La Bella Vita for August 26, 2018 departure...
December 13, 2017
MSC Seaside Naming Ceremony to Feature Ricky Martin and Andrea Bocelli
MSC Cruises announced the line-up for the Naming Ceremony of MSC Seaside, to be held on December 21 in Miami. As part of the traditional ceremony...
December 13, 2017
Keel Laid for World’s First LR Polar Class 6 Cruise Ship
Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for the world’s first LR Polar Class 6 cruise ship it is currently building. The...
December 13, 2017
Celebrity Reveals 2019-2020 Caribbean Itineraries
Celebrity Cruises announced its lineup of Caribbean itineraries for 2019-2020 season. The cruise line will base 6 ships in the region: the newbuild...
December 12, 2017
High-Speed Ferry to Carry Passengers Between Japan and South Korea
WA-based shipbuilder Austal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with JR Kyushu Jet Ferry to build a high-speed trimaran to carry travelers...
December 12, 2017
Two Ships for Kingston Harbour
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announced that yet another cruise ship was to dock in Kingston harbour yesterday, December 11. Mein...
December 12, 2017
Viking Leaves Mississippi River Plans
A couple of years ago, Viking River Cruises announced its intention to bring its popular river cruise experience to upper Mississippi River valley...
December 11, 2017
Royal Caribbean Unveils New Sales Promotion
The newest sales promotion of Royal Caribbean offers 30% off all guests and kids sail free on select cruises 4 nights or longer. The offer applies...
December 11, 2017
Seychelles Boasts 20% Increase in Cruise Ship Arrivals
Port Victoria/Mahe Seychelles continues to welcome an increasing number of visitors with the cruise season now in full steam. The Seychelles...
December 10, 2017
Condor Ferries Passengers to Receive Refunds for Cancelled Sailings
Approximately 1,000 ferry passengers will be offered full refunds or alternative cruises following strike action by French dock workers. 3 sailings...
December 10, 2017
Troubled Cowes Floating Bridge Returns to Service
A chain ferry that was withdrawn following numerous damage to vehicles and technical failures is to return to service. Troubled Cowes floating...
December 10, 2017
The Geenest Cruise Ship in the World Sets Sail 2018
The greenest ever expedition ship in the world, part research station and part luxury cruise vessel, will be launched in 2018. MS Roald Amundsen is...
December 9, 2017