Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens bookings for Alaska 2026 cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has commenced bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, deploying 6 ships in the region: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw...
September 1, 2024
Viking Cruises unveils 6 new Asian itineraries in 2025 visiting Japan, China, and Tibet
Viking has unveiled 6 new itineraries in Asia, set to commence in 2025, that will offer guests enhanced access to Japan and China, including Tibet...
September 1, 2024
Australia welcomes 62 cruise ships for 2024-2025 summer season
62 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Australia during the 2024-2025 summer season, a slight decrease from the 70 ships last year. However, the...
September 1, 2024
New cruise terminal in Koh Samui expected to open by 2032
A new cruise terminal in Koh Samui (Thailand) is projected to open by 2032, aiming to enhance tourism in Surat Thani, according to Deputy Caretaker...
August 31, 2024
MSC Cruises highlights Mediterranean's sunniest spots for winter getaways
MSC Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to extend their holiday season with a variety of Mediterranean sailings through October, November, and...
August 31, 2024
Cepsa starts second-generation biofuel bunkering for NCL-Norwegian at Port Barcelona
Cepsa, a Spanish (Madrid-based) multinational oil and gas corporation, has commenced the delivery of second-generation biofuels to NCL-Norwegian...
August 31, 2024
Chelsea FC and MSC Cruises extend partnership
Chelsea FC has renewed its sponsorship agreement with MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing cruise lines. The partnership...
August 30, 2024
Crystal Cruises unveils 39 new voyages for 2026, booking now open
Crystal Cruises has opened bookings for its voyages through early summer 2026, offering 39 sailings across diverse regions including Indonesia, Japan...
August 30, 2024
Quintana Roo Mexico introduces $5 cruise passenger fee to fund tourism development
Governor Mara Lezama of Mexico's Quintana Roo state has announced the establishment of a Cruise Tourism Development Fund in collaboration with the...
August 30, 2024
Windstar Cruises marks UNESCO recognition of Marquesas Islands with special sailings
Windstar Cruises commenced voyages to the Marquesas Islands in 2024, offering travelers a rare opportunity to explore this remote South Pacific...
August 29, 2024
CLIA Australasia warns of 22% decline amidst 136% increase in cruise ship tourist fees in New...
Cruise lines have urged the New Zealand Government to reconsider a proposed 136% increase in cruise visitor fees, warning it could exacerbate the...
August 29, 2024
Norway to enforce penalties on cruise ships failing to meet zero-emission requirements by 2032
Norway will enforce penalties on cruise ships failing to meet stringent zero-emission requirements by 2032, as part of its initiative to preserve the...
August 29, 2024
VIDEO: First steel cut for Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Kaia
Construction on Emerald Cruises’ newest vessel - the Emerald Kaia superyacht, has entered a key phase with the commencement of hull...
August 29, 2024
Historic First: Oceania Cruises launches ultra-premium sailings from Port Tampa Bay
The luxury travel brand Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has announced a series of new Caribbean and...
August 28, 2024
Resorts World Cruises introduces enhanced Balcony Class experience across fleet
Resorts World Cruises is set to elevate its cruising experience with the launch of its Balcony Class across the ships Genting Dream and Resorts World...
August 28, 2024