Cruise Industry
Costa Brava ports close 2024 cruise season with growth and diversification
The ports of Palamos and Roses have concluded the 2024 cruise season with 58 calls - a 9% increase over 2023 - and a total of 53,000 passengers...
December 5, 2024
Crystal Cruises announced 2026-H2 itineraries across 5 continents
The ultra-premium travel brand Crystal Cruises unveiled its 2026 sailing schedule, with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony set to explore diverse...
December 5, 2024
Oceania Cruises enhances fleet connectivity with Starlink Internet
Oceania Cruises has completed the fleet-wide installation of Starlink satellite internet, enabling high-speed, unlimited WiFi as part of its...
December 4, 2024
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth to undergo drydock refit before Caribbean and Alaska debuts
Cunard has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of MS Queen Elizabeth, aligning the vessel for its inaugural Caribbean 2025 program (based...
December 4, 2024
ACL-American Cruise Lines introduces new ships and routes for 2025
ACL-American Cruise Lines plans new vessels and itineraries, including the USA's longest river cruise. Guests will have opportunities to explore...
December 4, 2024
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 West Coast USA itineraries feature new ship Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced its expansive 2026-2027 West Coast season, featuring 69 voyages across 26 destinations and 12 itineraries. Departing...
December 4, 2024
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024
Viking Vela ship joins Viking OCEAN's fleet
Fincantieri has announced the delivery of the Viking Vela, marking the 13th vessel constructed for Viking as part of their enduring partnership. The...
December 3, 2024
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS starts South Pacific & Australia itineraries from Brisbane...
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas started cruise season 2024-2025 from homeport Brisbane (QLD Australia). The schedule groups 22...
December 3, 2024
MOL Group launches Mitsui Ocean Fuji as part of BLUE ACTION 2035 vision
Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL Group announced the official launch of its newest cruise ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which began revenue operations for the company...
December 2, 2024
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024
Great Barrier Reef advocates push for tighter greywater and effluent rules
Environmental advocates and tourism operators associated with the Great Barrier Reef (QLD AU) are urging authorities to implement stricter...
December 2, 2024
Celebrity Equinox cruise ship starts homeporting in Port Canaveral/Orlando Florida
Celebrity Cruises will begin sailing out of Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida USA) for the first time in December 2024. The company has announced 20...
December 1, 2024
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024