Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda completes LNG bunkering in Dubai
Costa Cruises' 2019-built ship Costa Smeralda successfully completed her liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at Dubai Port. The fueling operation...
January 8, 2025
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025
Port Funchal (Madeira) reports a record-breaking year with 700,000 cruise ship tourists
Port Funchal (Madeira Portugal) set a new benchmark in its cruise shipping operations, reaching 700,000 passengers for the first time on December...
January 8, 2025
Princess Cruises introduces Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection
Princess Cruises is set to debut the Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection this March, a curated menu of premium non-alcoholic beverages. As the...
January 8, 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line expands Asian fleet to 3 ships (Spirit, Sun, Sky) in 2025-2026
Asia has firmly established itself as a prominent destination for luxury travelers, and NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is significantly amplifying its...
January 7, 2025
Port Doha (Qatar) records 378,677 cruise ship passengers in season 2023-2024
The Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port has emerged as a prominent maritime gateway, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030’s focus on...
January 7, 2025
Nassau Cruise Port sets new passenger record amid continued growth
The Port of Nassau (Bahamas) set a new record for cruise ship passenger arrivals, reflecting its position as the Caribbean's leading destination and...
January 7, 2025
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025
Southampton solidifies role as UK’s premier cruise ship homeport
Port Southampton (England UK) reaffirmed its position as the leading homeport/departure port for cruise ship tourists in the UK. Projections...
January 6, 2025
Cunard's ship Queen Elizabeth visits the upgraded Port Townsville, QLD Australia
Cunard's liner MS Queen Elizabeth is set to make history as the first large cruise ship to navigate Townsville QLD's newly widened shipping channel...
January 6, 2025
Attica Group invests €7M in advanced connectivity for Mediterranean ferry fleet
The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries...
January 6, 2025
Antigua welcomes 825,000+ passengers in a milestone year for cruise tourism
Last week, Antigua Cruise Port marked a significant milestone for the year, hosting 4 vessels and an impressive 13,312 passengers as it moves toward...
January 5, 2025
Princess Cruises marks 6 decades with Mexican Riviera voyage aboard Royal Princess
Princess Cruises (aka "The Love Boat" company) will commemorate 60 years of operation with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage...
January 5, 2025
Mexico adjusts tax and tariff policies for 2025, including cruise passenger fees
Mexico has postponed the implementation of a tax on cruise ship passengers for 6 months while introducing tariff exemptions for select goods...
January 5, 2025
AmaWaterways enhances river cruise experience with complimentary land packages
AmaWaterways introduced complimentary pre- and post-cruise land tour packages for select European river cruises in 2025 and 2026. These offerings...
January 4, 2025