Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line transfers the Sky and Sun ships to Cordelia Cruises India
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has formalized an agreement to transfer two of its SUN-class vessels - Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to Cordelia Cruises...
April 7, 2025
Carnival Corporation expands AIDA fleet with €2 billion Fincantieri order
Carnival Corporation has placed its first cruise ship order for its subsidiary AIDA Cruises. The order, placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri...
April 7, 2025
CCL's newest ships to be named Carnival Festivale (2027) and Carnival Tropicale (2028)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its "Innovation Itinerary," a strategic 5-year plan emphasizing 3 core objectives: operating the most...
April 7, 2025
BIRKA GOTLAND ship celebrates first year milestone with record passenger traffic
The Swedish cruiser BIRKA GOTLAND marks its first anniversary of service. Over the past year, the vessel has operated to seven Baltic Sea ports and...
April 6, 2025
Explora Journeys starts Mediterranean cruises with EXPLORA II ship from Barcelona
On April 2nd, MSC's luxury travel brand Explora Journeys commenced its Mediterranean Journeys Collection itineraries with the departure of EXPLORA II...
April 6, 2025
Korea's Jeju Island starts semi-homeport cruise operations in May 2025
Starting May 2025, Jeju Island (South Korea) will commence semi-homeport cruise shipping operations, allowing passengers to embark on international...
April 6, 2025
MSC Cruises inaugurates its new PortMiami terminal
On April 5, 2025, MSC Cruises inaugurated its new cruise terminal at PortMiami (Florida USA). Designed by Arquitectonica and constructed by...
April 6, 2025
Celestyal unveils new 14-night repositioning voyages in the Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has announced the introduction of 4 new 14-night repositioning voyages as part of its winter Arabian Gulf schedule. The relocation...
April 5, 2025
Explora Journeys marks troncone launch of EXPLORA IV at Palermo shipyard
Explora Journeys has confirmed the successful launch of the troncone—the forward lower section—of EXPLORA IV, the fourth vessel in its...
April 5, 2025
Windstar’s newest ship Star Seeker features 112 suites and modernized public spaces
Windstar Cruises' newest vessel, Star Seeker, is scheduled to commence her inaugural sailing season in December 2025. Following the formal...
April 5, 2025
MS The World ship undergoes major drydock refurbishment at Navantia (Cadiz)
MS The World, recognized as the largest privately-owned residential vessel currently in operation, is scheduled to enter drydock at the Navantia...
April 5, 2025
Port Southampton reports strong cruise activity in early 2025
Following a record-setting performance in 2024, the Port of Southampton (England UK) has maintained robust activity into the first quarter of 2025...
April 4, 2025
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, presenting over 120 carefully charted itineraries designed for extensive...
April 4, 2025
£6M upgrade enhances Port Dover's cruise berths
The Port of Dover (England) has successfully completed an extensive GBP 6 million upgrade to its mooring facilities at two dedicated cruise berths...
April 4, 2025
HAL-Holland America Line announces winter 2026-2027 Caribbean itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 winter season itineraries for the Caribbean, featuring an increased number of voyages extending...
April 4, 2025