Cruise Industry
New cruise ships set to transform the global industry in 2025
The global cruise shipping industry is poised for significant expansion in 2025 as major cruise companies unveil new vessels. Next are listed the...
January 2, 2025
Windstar Cruises launches London-Greenwich homeporting in 2026 (ship Star Pride)
Windstar Cruises, renowned for its small ship luxury experience, will debut homeport operations in London in 2026. The boutique travel brand will...
January 1, 2025
Puerto Plata (Dominicana) prepares for 2025 cruise tourism surge
Puerto Plata/Taino Bay (Dominicana) is poised to start 2025 with significant cruise activity as 81 ships are scheduled to call at its primary...
January 1, 2025
Government of Jersey (UK) and DFDS Ferries (France) sign long-term ferry service contract
The Government of Jersey (UK) has formalized a 20-year agreement with DFDS Ferries to manage the Island’s ferry connections to the UK and...
January 1, 2025
Silversea's luxury ship Silver Dawn visits Subic Bay Freeport (Bahamas)
The luxury ship Silver Dawn, operated by Silversea Cruises, arrived at Subic Bay Freeport (Bahamas) on Tuesday, December 31st, bringing ~1,000...
December 31, 2024
Cruise Europe charts a sustainable future with strategic goals
The Cruise Europe Sustainability Committee is in the process of drafting a comprehensive goals and strategy document aimed at addressing the...
December 30, 2024
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils modernized brand identity for 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a company with 130+ years of expertise in luxury and expedition cruising, is set to enter 2025 with a revitalized brand identity...
December 30, 2024
Ambassador’s ships Ambience and Ambition open for travel agent tours across UK ports
Ambassador Cruise Line UK will continue its engagement with travel agents in 2025 through its 4th consecutive ship visit program. This initiative...
December 30, 2024
Scenic Group achieves 37% passenger growth in the USA (2024)
Scenic Group, the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald River Cruises, concluded 2024 with unprecedented success, surpassing all...
December 30, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line terminates Charleston homeporting, Sunshine ship repositioned to Norfolk VA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line relocated the Carnival Sunshine ship to Charleston (South Carolina) in 2019, marking the occasion with significant...
December 30, 2024
Adora Magic City ship completes first year with 600,000 passengers
Adora Magic City, the first China-constructed large cruise ship, completed its inaugural year of commercial operations, conducting 84 voyages and...
December 29, 2024
Huna Totem’s $80M cruise terminal enhances visitor experiences in Whittier (Alaska)
Huna Totem Corporation has introduced a new cruise terminal in Whittier (Alaska). Situated in the remote Prince William Sound, ~60 miles southeast...
December 29, 2024
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions unveils enhanced fleet and vision
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have rebranded their long-standing partnership, now operating under the co-branded identity National...
December 29, 2024
New ferry service to link Trieste (Italy) with Croatia and Slovenia
In the summer of 2025, a new seasonal ferry service is set to connect Port Trieste (Italy) with key destinations in Croatia, marking a significant...
December 29, 2024
TUI River Cruises introduces flavors of Europe to Summer 2025 menus
TUI River Cruises, TUI UK's river cruise division, is set to enhance its culinary offerings across its European fleet with the introduction of...
December 28, 2024