Cruise Industry
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Astoria Grande ship (fka AIDAcara) up for sale at $40-50M
MS Astoria Grande/formerly known as AIDAcara is now listed for sale after 2 years of service in the Russian cruise market. Originally sold by...
October 2, 2024 
Riviera River Cruises UK announces Riviera Resplendence ship (2026) and itineraries
Riviera River Cruises is set to launch its newest riverboat - Riviera Resplendence, in 2026, alongside 5 new itineraries and an exclusive voyage...
October 2, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line celebrates 7 Million passengers from Port NOLA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has reached a significant milestone, becoming the first cruise operator to embark more than 7 million passengers from the...
October 2, 2024
Silversea’s ship Silver Nova wraps up inaugural Alaskan season
MS Silver Nova, the first of Silversea's two NOVA-class vessels, has successfully completed her inaugural season in Alaska. This innovative vessel...
October 1, 2024
England's Port of Tyne celebrates 25 years of cruising with record passenger numbers
Marking 25 years of cruise shipping operations, the Port of Tyne/Newcastle (England) has achieved significant growth in 2023, welcoming a record...
October 1, 2024
Antara Cruises unveils refurbished RV Bengal Ganga for 2024 voyages
The river cruise brand Antara Cruises announced the launch of its newly refurbished boat RV Bengal Ganga, set to commence voyages from homeport...
September 30, 2024
NSW invests $20M in shore power at Sydney Harbour's White Bay Cruise Terminal
The New South Wales (NSW) government has committed AU$20 million to enhance the environmental performance of White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain...
September 30, 2024
Meyer Turku floats out world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Star OTS
Meyer Turku has floated out the next largest cruise ship in the world, Star of the Seas, from its construction dock at the yard in Turku (Finland...
September 30, 2024
Uniworld unveils first women-only river cruise (2025, ship SS Catherine) in France
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is set to debut its first women-only voyage (full ship charter) in 2025, navigating through southern France's...
September 29, 2024
Haines Borough Assembly approves new cruise passenger tariff starting in 2025
The Haines Borough Assembly introduced its first-ever cruise passenger fee to support the town’s tourism infrastructure. The assembly...
September 29, 2024
Oceania unveils 2025 Specialty Cruises featuring culinary legends
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2025 Specialty Cruises, offering an immersive blend of culinary excellence and cultural experiences at sea. These...
September 29, 2024
Germany's Kiel Port sets shore power record with AIDA Cruises at the forefront
The adoption of shore power is gaining momentum, particularly in Baltic Sea countries, where AIDA Cruises has taken a leading role in expanding the...
September 29, 2024
MSC World America ship to debut first-ever Eataly Restaurant at sea in 2025
MSC Cruises will introduce a new culinary experience at sea with the launch of MSC World America in April 2025, featuring the first-ever Eataly...
September 28, 2024
Juneau (Alaska) votes on "Ship-Free Saturday" initiative to limit cruise tourism
Thousands of Juneau (Alaska) residents are currently voting on an initiative that could ban cruise ships with capacities exceeding 250 passengers...
September 28, 2024
Virgin Voyages reignites 2025 Summer Season Pass for digital nomads at sea
Virgin Voyages has reintroduced its highly sought-after Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering an extended work-from-sea experience for travelers...
September 28, 2024