Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises expands in Asia with homeporting in Klang/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Malaysia is positioning itself as a premier cruise destination in Asia, emerging as a popular spot for international cruise liners operating in the...
July 20, 2024
Oslo-Kiel ferry Color Fantasy plays crucial role in environmental surveillance
The Oslo-Kiel cruise ferry route is popular among Norwegians as a short getaway and for Germans as an intriguing route to Norway. However, there is...
July 19, 2024
DCL-Disney Cruise Line announces Christmas-themed voyages in Australia-New Zealand
DCL-Disney Cruise Line will host a series of Christmas-themed voyages upon the return of its ship to Australia and New Zealand this year. On...
July 19, 2024
RMC Rauma launches LNG-powered RoPax ferry Spirit of Tasmania V
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has conducted the launching and naming ceremony for TT Line’s second LNG-powered (by...
July 19, 2024
Oceania Cruises unveils 2025 East Asia voyages
The NCLH-owned luxury brand Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has announced its East Asia 2025 itineraries...
July 19, 2024
China expands 144-hour/6-day visa-free transit to Henan and Yunnan provinces
Effective July 15th, China's National Immigration Administration has announced the expansion of the 144-hour (6 days) visa-free transit policy to...
July 18, 2024
Venice's day tourist fee generates millions, faces increase in 2025
This year, Venice (Italy) implemented a 5-euro entrance fee for day tourists on particularly busy days, aiming to generate additional income from...
July 18, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean debuts Utopia OTS with grand summer event
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, along with GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor, inaugurated the Utopia of the Seas with a grand...
July 18, 2024
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2025 President’s Cruise to Norway
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an 8-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary for its 2025 President’s Cruise, as announced by Laura Hodges Bethge, the...
July 18, 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2026 Spring/Summer itineraries
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026 spring/summer itineraries, featuring voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada, and...
July 17, 2024
Apollo Funds acquires Uniworld, Trafalgar, and other TTC Brands
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and The Travel Corporation (TTC) have announced a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds&rdquo...
July 17, 2024
Celestyal Cruises announces new Adriatic voyages for 2025-2026
Celestyal Cruises Greece has announced an expansion of its Adriatic itineraries for 2025 and 2026 due to high demand for its 2024 offerings. The...
July 17, 2024
Carnival Mardi Gras ship offers two Transatlantic cruises (USA-Europe-USA) due to drydock...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Mardi Gras (Excel Class vessel) will return to Europe for a drydock refurbishment, offering travelers the opportunity...
July 17, 2024
VIDEO: Dubai RTA launches world's first 3D-printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world's first electric abra, created using 3D printing...
July 16, 2024
Virgin Voyages and SoulCycle launch 'Seas the Ride' initiative
Virgin Voyages has announced a collaboration with SoulCycle to launch the “Seas the Ride” initiative combining fitness and luxury...
July 16, 2024