Cruise Industry

National Geographic Venture Named on Treasure Island
National Geographic Venture was officially christened by the first employee of Lindblad Expeditions in a ceremony at the former Navy base on...
December 4, 2018
Regal Princess to Become Second MedallionClass Ship
Princess Cruises announced it is now preparing Regal Princess as the 2nd ship fully activated with MedallionClassTM experiences which are currently...
December 3, 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Incentive for Travel Agents
Following the recent announcement of GBP 99 roundtrip airfares from the UK for cruises in Europe, Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new incentive for...
December 3, 2018
St. Kitts and Nevis Boasts Increasingly Important Cruise Sector
St. Kitts and Nevis is currently seeing continued growth in country's increasingly important cruise sector. The popular destination reports it...
December 3, 2018
MSC Cruises Unveils Summer 2020 Season
MSC Cruises recently announced its Summer 2020 season offerings. The expert in Mediterranean-style cruising is due to deploy 11 ships in the...
December 2, 2018
Paul Gauguin Introduces Tahiti, French Polynesia and South Pacific Cruises for 2020
The operator of ms Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises, officially announced its 2020 voyages, featuring popular favorites as well as a 16-night...
December 2, 2018
Carnival Increases Drink Gratuity Price
Carnival Cruise Line passengers will now have to pay an 18% gratuity on alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, even those who buy company's CHEERS...
December 2, 2018
Star Clippers Offers 10 Themed Cruises on Its Tall Ships
Star Clippers recently introduced 10 themed itineraries onboard its 3 tall ships in 2019, during cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South...
December 2, 2018
Waterside Construction Underway at Port Canaveral’s New Cruise Terminal 3
Waterside construction at the new state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal 3 of Port Canaveral is currently underway. A new 1,309-foot-long berth is due to...
December 1, 2018
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