Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation orders 3 new LNG-powered ships for 2029-2033 delivery
Amid unprecedented consumer demand for cruise vacations, Carnival Corporation - the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has announced the order...
July 23, 2024
VIDEO: Coral Adventurer sets sail with innovative graphene-based coatings
Graphite Innovations & Technologies Inc/GIT Coatings (graphene-based coatings manufacturer) has partnered with Coral Expeditions Australia/fleet...
July 23, 2024
Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS debuted in the Bahamas
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, embarked on her maiden voyage on Monday, July 22nd, docking at Nassau Cruise Port with...
July 23, 2024
Key attractions missing from Sun Princess ship's Park19 activity deck
When the new Sun Princess ship debuted this spring (2024), she was missing a key onboard attraction: the Park19 “action” deck (decks 19...
July 22, 2024
Australia-based ship Carnival Splendor scheduled for drydock refurbishment in 2024
Carnival Splendor ship is en route to Singapore for a drydock refurb project in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 Australian season. Currently...
July 22, 2024
Barcelona (Spain) to increase tourist tax for short-stay cruise passengers
Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12...
July 22, 2024
Philippines introduces visa waiver program to boost cruise tourism
The Philippines, recently named Asia's best cruise destination, has introduced a special visa waiver program to facilitate easier entry and travel...
July 21, 2024
Marella Cruises UK expands Winter 2025 routes with new Caribbean itineraries
Marella Cruises UK has announced two new ports of call for the Marella Discovery ship, adding Isla Catalina/Dominicana and Ponce/Puerto Rico...
July 21, 2024
Paul Gauguin Cruises introduces 2026 Moana Explorer Program for children
Paul Gauguin Cruises (fully-owned subsidiary of PONANT) has unveiled its 2026 Moana Explorer Program, providing families with a unique opportunity to...
July 20, 2024
HAL-Holland America to launch 15 new Broadway-style show productions by 2025
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a substantial enhancement to its onboard entertainment, promising to elevate the cruise experience...
July 20, 2024
RSSC-Regent announces 173 new itineraries (2026-2027 Voyage Collection)
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2026-2027 Voyage Collection, featuring 173 new itineraries across the globe. Guests can pre-register...
July 20, 2024
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