Cruise Industry
Independence of the Seas Refurbishment 2018
Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's first ship to undergo a refurbishment as part of line's Royal Amplified program, emerged from dry...
May 7, 2018
Norwegian Partners with DeCurtis to Develop State-of-the-Art Technology Platform
Norwegian Cruise Line revealed partnership with technology-solutions leader DeCurtis Corp. for Cruise Freedom - a new technology platform project...
May 7, 2018
Purchase of Transas Finalized by Wartsila
The maritime technology company Wartsila announced the acquisition of the UK-based marine company Transas. Control of the Transas company was...
May 7, 2018
Carnival Opens Second Cruise Terminal at Port of Barcelona
The largest leisure travel company in the world, Carnival Corporation & plc, officially opened its 2nd cruise terminal at Port of Barcelona on...
May 7, 2018
World Dream Boasts World’s First eSports Facility
Dream Cruises unveiled the first-ever permanent eSports facility at sea, where members of the public had an eSports experience debut and also enjoyed...
May 6, 2018
Adventures by Disney Announces Line-Up of 2019 Vacations
The leader in guided group travel, Adventures by Disney, announced the line-up of 2019 vacations, including a new itinerary to Japan. The first-time...
May 6, 2018
Celebrity Solstice to Host Australia’s First Vegan Wellness Cruise
The Whole Connection cruise, hosted onboard Celebrity Solstice, will introduce the vegan lifestyle on a wellness cruise which involves a 9-day...
May 6, 2018
Trimline Completes Seabourn Quest's Refit in 6 Days
Interior refurbishment specialists Trimline completed a 6-day drydock refiurbishment in Genoa, Italy enhancing the ultra-luxury cruiser Seabourn...
May 5, 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line Begins Port Canaveral to Cuba Sailings
The first regularly scheduled voyages from Port Canaveral FL to Cuba begin on Monday, May 7, when Norwegian Sun departs on a 4-night cruise. The...
May 5, 2018
Costa Smeralda to Be Named in Savona November 2019
During the 25th special event “Protagonisti del Mare”, Costa Cruises presented a virtual reality preview of its new flagship, Costa...
May 4, 2018
First Direct Ferry from Ireland to Spain Sets Sail
Ireland's first ever direct ferry to Spain officially sets sail this weekend. The new Brittany Ferries economie crossings out of Cork, Ireland...
May 4, 2018
Carnival Legend Spends 2 Weeks in Portland for Upgrades
A Carnival cruise ship making her way up Columbia and Willamette rivers on Wednesday, May 2, will be temporarily staying on Portland Oregon...
May 4, 2018
IAATO Reports Antarctic Cruise Tourist Numbers
IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) reported visitor numbers for 2017-2018 Antarctic season at the start of the annual...
May 4, 2018
P&O Cruises Australia Introduces Itineraries to Papua New Guinea
P&O Cruises Australia offers 6 dedicated cruises to Papua New Guinea in its latest program, calling at Alotau, Rabaul, Kitava Island, ...
May 3, 2018
Crystal Esprit to Offer Arabian Peninsula Cruises in 2019
The 62-passenger boutique yacht of Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises, Crystal Esprit, will offer a full season of Arabian Peninsula itineraries...
May 3, 2018