Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line unveils itineraries for Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled two exciting seasons of itineraries, covering voyages from fall 2025 to spring 2026. The fleet, including Disney...
June 20, 2024
Ambassador Ambience is the longest ship at Port Aberdeen (Scotland)
On June 14th, the Port of Aberdeen (Scotland) marked a historic milestone by welcoming the 245-meter Ambience ship, the longest vessel ever to visit...
June 20, 2024
Vancouver pioneers biometric facial-scanning for cruise ship boarding
Boarding a cruise ship in Port Vancouver (BC Canada) has become more streamlined with the introduction of biometric facial-scanning technology...
June 19, 2024
Disney's new cruise port Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point welcomes first tourists
DCL-Disney Cruise Line officially introduced its newest exclusive cruise port/private island destination in The Bahamas - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse...
June 19, 2024
Villa Vie Residences postpones Odyssey's launch amid technical issues
Villa Vie Residences, a startup specializing in round-the-world residential cruises, has postponed its launch date once again. The Villa Vie Odyssey...
June 19, 2024
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024
Carnival Conquest becomes first cruise ship to connect to shore power at PortMiami
Shore power is now available for ships docked at PortMiami (Florida USA). At a celebratory event on Monday, June 17, the Carnival Conquest...
June 18, 2024
Uniworld adds new sailing dates for Europe and Asia river cruises
In response to high demand, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added sailing dates for 3 riverboats: two in Europe and one in Asia. SS Joie de...
June 18, 2024
Historic sailship Sea Cloud to undergo extensive drydock refurbishment in 2025
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced that its flagship Sea Cloud will undergo significant refurbishments following the conclusion of its 2025 European...
June 18, 2024
AD Ports Group (UAE) to invest $4.7M in new Red Sea cruise terminals in Egypt
Abu Dhabi UAE-based company AD Ports Group and Egypt's Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) have finalized a definitive concession agreement to develop...
June 18, 2024
SeaDream Yacht Club achieves milestone in sustainability with shore power installation
With the installation of advanced shore power technology, both SeaDream yachts can now shut off their engines and reduce emissions to zero in ports...
June 17, 2024
P&O Cruises UK offers special OBC/onboard credit promo for Mediterranean itineraries
P&O Cruises UK is offering additional OBC/onboard credit (spending money) for bookings made within the next month. Up to GBP 520 per balcony...
June 17, 2024
Resorts World Cruises starts homeporting in Jakarta (Indonesia)
Resorts World Cruises has marked a significant milestone in Indonesia's maritime history with the deployment of the Resorts World One ship in Jakarta...
June 17, 2024
Galveston and MSC Cruises announce $140M terminal development
A recent announcement by Galveston Wharves and MSC Cruises (the world's third-largest cruise shipowner) marks a significant milestone in the...
June 16, 2024
ACL-American Cruise Lines orders 7 new ships for 2026
On June 12, ACL-American Cruise Lines announced an order for 7 new ships, set to be delivered by the end of 2026. This expansion includes 6 vessels...
June 16, 2024