Cruise Industry
Portland Port (Dorset England) prepares for record-breaking 2025 cruise season
Port Portland (Dorset, England UK) reported significant achievements in its cruise operations during 2024, setting the stage for an even more robust...
January 18, 2025
Adora Flora City ship's construction enters Phase 2 ahead of 2026 debut
Chinese officials marked a significant achievement on January 15th, 2025, by completing the first phase of construction for China's second large...
January 18, 2025
Keel-laying starts the assembly of Scenic Group's superyacht Emerald Kaia in Vietnam
Emerald Cruises has marked a significant milestone in the construction of its newest superyacht - Emerald Kaia, with a ceremonial keel-laying...
January 17, 2025
Viva Cruises christens newest ship Viva Enjoy in Dusseldorf (Germany)
Viva Cruises, a prominent European river cruise operator (Scylla's subsidiary) christened its newest boat - Viva Enjoy, during a ceremony held on...
January 17, 2025
Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions
The France-based Compagnie du Ponant, a major luxury expedition cruise company, acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions/fleet. Renowned for its...
January 17, 2025
VIDEO: Fred Olsen introduces 'Moments Crew' to capture guest experiences on 2025 cruises
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a unique initiative by enlisting 3 renowned individuals to serve as "documentarians" aboard...
January 16, 2025
European Waterways expands fleet with acquisition of Shannon Princess
The UK-based company European Waterways expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Shannon Princess - Ireland's sole luxury hotel barge. The vessel...
January 16, 2025
CCL-Carnival opens for booking new Journeys 2026-2027 (repositioning itineraries)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced 4 new Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa and the upcoming Carnival Adventure. These extended one-way...
January 16, 2025
Virgin Voyages launches exclusive Annual Pass 2026 with unmatched perks
Virgin Voyages has introduced its Annual Pass 2026, a premium offering designed to elevate the cruising experience beyond traditional expectations...
January 15, 2025
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals Spotlight Voyages for 2025–2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced 12 new "Spotlight Voyages" scheduled for 2025 and 2026. These themed sailings provide unique...
January 15, 2025
Cunard launches fleetwide Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs
The UK-based Cunard Line has announced the fleetwide implementation of its Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the...
January 15, 2025
Silversea launches 'Controtempo' World Cruise 2025 (Silver Dawn ship)
Silversea has commenced its 2025 World Cruise "Controtempo" which spans 59 destinations across 30 countries. The voyage, on the Silver Dawn ship...
January 15, 2025
MSC Cruises unveils 'Beauty 2.0' campaign for Lisbon sailings in 2025
MSC Cruises, the fully owned subsidiary of the world's largest container shipping company MSC Group, announced the launch of its global marketing...
January 14, 2025
Krasnaya Kuznitsa (Russia) nears completion of icebreaking river ferries
Krasnaya Kuznitsa, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation/USC, has announced that two new ferries intended for...
January 14, 2025
Princess Cruises partners with Academy of Country Music for onboard concert series
Princess Cruises has announced a partnership with the Academy of Country Music (ACM) to launch the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series...
January 14, 2025