Cruise Industry
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
The World Cruise Ship Transformed by Trimline
MS The World is boasting refurbished public areas completed by marine interior specialist Trimline during vessel's 28-day drydock in Cadiz...
October 6, 2016
South Florida Cruise Ports Under US Coast Guard Port Condition X-ray
With an increasing likelihood that Hurricane Matthew will hit the east coast of Florida late this week, South Florida cruise homeports...
October 5, 2016
Silversea Covers the World in 2018
Silversea announced details of its 2018 cruise itineraries. Silversea's 9 ships will call at 130 countries and will open up unique...
September 30, 2016
Rolls-Royce Powers Five Cruise Ships Built by Fincantieri
Rolls-Royce announced a new deal to provide deck machinery and propulsion to 5 cruise vessels currently being built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and...
September 30, 2016
Tonga Put in Royal Caribbean Charts
Radiance of the Seas will make company’s maiden visits to Nukualofa and Vavau in the Kingdom of Tonga on a 2-week South Pacific voyage from...
September 27, 2016
Norwegian Reinforces Commitment to China
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line reiterated its commitment to Chinese cruise market, with ships from all 3 of the company’s brands scheduled to...
September 26, 2016
Visa Rules Eased for Cruise Ship Tourists
Tourist groups arriving in Shanghai via cruises will be granted 15 days of visa-free stay from October 1, 2016 local immigration inspection...
September 25, 2016
Royal Caribbean Hosts Second President’s Cruise
Royal Caribbean revealed details for a 2nd "President's Cruise" with Michael Bayley, President and CEO of the RCI cruise line. Slated for September...
September 22, 2016
Cruise Ship to House Migrants in Greece
Leasing a cruise ship is among the options being considered as emergency accommodation for thousands of migrants who are stranded in Lesbos...
September 21, 2016
MSC Cruises Bases Second Ship in China
MSC Cruises will deploy a 2nd ship to China in order to meet growing demand. From May 2018 MSC Splendida will serve the Chinese market...
September 21, 2016
Nat Geo Endeavor II Undergoes Extensive Refit
National Geographic Endeavour ll is currently undergoing a complete refit. The Endeavour ll will sail Galapagos cruises, starting January...
September 21, 2016
Maine Salutes Historic Cruise Ship
A cruise ship sailed through the Northwest Passage for the first time in history. Before reaching her final destination, yesterday ...
September 14, 2016
Damen and Fincantieri Linked with STX France Takeover
France’s Le Monde identified Italy’s Fincantieri and Holland's Damen as potential buyers of STX France (Saint-Nazaire). The company is...
September 12, 2016