Cruise Industry
Cruise Passenger Traffic Grows by Almost 6%
Cruise passenger traffic in the 3rd quarter of 2016 rose by 5.5% over the same period in 2015 and reached 208,786, figures from National...
October 23, 2016
Harmony of the Seas By The Numbers: VIDEO
Enjoy this overview of Harmony of the Seas like you have never seen. The largest cruise ship in the world is packed with bold and unexpected...
October 22, 2016
Abandoned Cruise Ship Becomes Stage for Haunting Photos
The Costa Concordia cruise ship was one of a kind. The luxurious vessel wowed just about everyone who stepped foot on it. This monstrosity...
October 21, 2016
Royal Caribbean Defends Wi-Fi Offer
Royal Caribbean International insisted a consumer offer of free Wi-Fi was not a move to drive direct bookings but a trial that, in case it's ...
October 19, 2016
Obama Administration Lifts the Restrictions on Cuban Cigars and Rum Overseas
Many cruise ship passengers who enjoy duty-free shopping will be pleased to hear that Obama Administration lifted the restrictions on buying Cuban...
October 17, 2016
Damen Presents Next Generation Expedition Cruising
Damen Shipyards Group revealed its recently finished, brand new Expedition Cruise Vessel design. With Damen taking the lead, the design also draws...
October 16, 2016
Cruise Critic Announces Top Cruise Ships and Lines
Carnival Vista, Crystal Mozart and Regent Seven Seas Explorer have been announced the best new ships of 2016 in Cruise Critic Editors' Picks annual...
October 13, 2016
Regent Transforms MDRs into 'The Largest Specialty Restaurant At Sea'
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet is currently undergoing a US$125 million refurbishment program. Seven Seas Navigator's upgrade was completed in...
October 13, 2016
Genting Dream Handed Over to Dream Cruises
Today in Bremerhaven, Meyer Werft delivered the 151,300 GT new cruise ship Genting Dream to the Asian GHK-owned company Dream Cruises. Together with...
October 12, 2016
Mundy Cruising Announces World's Longest Cruise
Luxury cruise line Mundy Cruising announced a 357-day world cruise itinerary that will hit all 7 continents. Passengers won’t...
October 11, 2016
Titanic-Style Disaster Awaits Arctic Cruises
The first luxury ship sailed this summer through Arctic's remote Northwest Passage, prompting fears and safety concerns. Some 1,700...
October 11, 2016
Royal Caribbean Newbuilds to Mark 'New Era in Shipbuilding'
The next class of Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas) and introduce the use of fuel cell technology to...
October 11, 2016
Charleston Resumes Operations
Port Jacksonville FL resumed operations late Saturday following Hurricane Matthew. Port Charleston SC is to be reopened today, so a pair of Carnival...
October 10, 2016
Jamaica to Welcome 250,000 Visitors Per Year
Jamaica’s tourist board revealed plans to reach up to 250,000 UK visitors per year by 2020 at the first agent showcase promoting the...
October 8, 2016
Cruise Passengers Banned From Using Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Several major cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, banned cruise tourists and crew members from using Samsung Galaxy...
October 7, 2016