Cruise Industry
Utopia of the Seas delivered to RCI-Royal Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Utopia of the Seas. The ceremonial event took place at the...
June 14, 2024
Seabourn Pursuit ship starts inaugural Kimberley Australia season
Seabourn Pursuit, the latest ultra-luxury expedition vessel of Seabourn, made its debut in Australia by sailing into Darwin NT on the morning of...
June 14, 2024
Seattle mandates shore power for all homeported cruise ships by 2027
The Port of Seattle (Washington) has become the first seaport in the United States to mandate shore-power usage for all homeported cruise ships...
June 14, 2024
Amadeus River Cruises launches newest ship Amadeus Nova
MS Amadeus Nova debuted last week, with Amadeus River Cruises announcing that its newest boat sets a new environmental standard. Amadeus Nova has a...
June 14, 2024- Cruise Industry
No 2024 sailings for Marella Cruises from Port Canaveral FL
Marella Cruises UK, a European cruise line that operated from Port Canaveral, Florida USA in 2023, will not return this year, according to port...
June 14, 2024 
Silversea names Silver Ray (second NOVA Class ship)
Silversea has officially named Silver Ray, the second vessel in its innovative NOVA Class, marking Bert Hernandez's first naming ceremony as the new...
June 13, 2024
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions partners with Ocean Bottle to combat ocean-bound plastic
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a social impact and reusable water bottle brand dedicated to reducing ocean...
June 13, 2024
Celebrity's Galapagos ships Xpedition and Xploration join Lindblad-National Geographic fleet
Lindblad Expeditions has acquired the Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration from Celebrity Cruises. These two Galapagos-based expedition...
June 12, 2024
European Commission to launch new biometric Entry-Exit System at cruise ports in 2024
The European Commission is set to introduce a new Entry-Exit System (EES) for all member states in October 2024. This system will include updated...
June 12, 2024
Cunard announces record-breaking bookings with the new ship Queen Anne
Cunard Line has reported unprecedented booking levels following the launch of its new ship - Queen Anne. The 3000-passenger vessel embarked on her...
June 12, 2024
Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship MAS Islander sets sail from Tampa FL
The newest addition to the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville at Sea cruise line has arrived in Tampa, Florida. MAS Islander, the company's second...
June 12, 2024
Cunard unveils 2025 Event Voyages Program
Cunard has announced its 2025 Event Voyages, featuring unique experiences across its fleet: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria. These...
June 11, 2024
MSC Cruises to deploy 7 ships in USA for winter 2025-2026
MSC Cruises is set to deploy 7 ships in the United States for the winter 2025-2026 season, marking its largest presence in the market to date. These...
June 11, 2024
DFDS Seaways sells historic Oslo-Copenhagen route to Gotlandsbolaget
Denmark’s renowned ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has announced the sale of one of its longest-running routes, a service that has been...
June 11, 2024
Meyer Turku delivers Mein Schiff 7 to TUI Cruises
Turkish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered the Mein Schiff 7 to German cruise line TUI Cruises. This vessel is the 7th in the Mein Schiff series...
June 11, 2024