Cruise Industry
TT-Line takes delivery of new ro-pax ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV
Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company has taken delivery of its new Ro-Pax ship Spirit of Tasmania IV, from the shipbuilder Rauma Marine...
September 14, 2024
Port leaders address overtourism and cruise industry challenges at Seatrade Cruise Med
At the Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga (Spain), Figen Ayan (MedCruise President) participated in the ‘Common Ground: Port Association Dialogue...
September 14, 2024
Aqua Expeditions expands to East Africa with new Seychelles and Zanzibar cruises
Aqua Expeditions has announced its expansion into East Africa with new luxury expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Zanzibar Tanzania, set to...
September 14, 2024
Oceania Cruises introduces first Alaskan sailings on Riviera ship, tailored for food lovers
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and immersive destination experiences, will offer a series of in-depth explorations of...
September 13, 2024
Princess Cruises unveils new sanctuary collection on Sun Princess with exclusive dining and luxury...
Princess Cruises has announced several modifications for their newest ship - Sun Princess, effective October 14th, 2024, as the vessel begins its...
September 13, 2024
Carnival Corporation installs solar panels at Barcelona cruise terminals to power 100% of operations
The world's largest cruise shipowner - Carnival Corporation & plc, announced the roof installation of solar panels at two of its Barcelona cruise...
September 13, 2024
Explora Journeys expands fleet with EXPLORA II’s delivery and new ship construction milestones
On September 12th, 2024, Explora Journeys marked a significant milestone at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa, Italy), with a triple...
September 13, 2024
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines expands independent exploration options with TUI Musement
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with TUI Musement to offer guests greater flexibility in exploring destinations independently during their...
September 12, 2024
Scenic Eclipse superyacht marks 5 years at sea with new global itineraries
In September 2024, Scenic Group will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its ultra-luxury superyacht Scenic Eclipse. Launched in August 2019 from...
September 12, 2024
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrates Luminara ship's float-out at Saint-Nazaire France
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has successfully floated out its 3rd superyacht, Luminara, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France...
September 12, 2024
Oman unveils no-cost 10-day visa for cruise ship tourists
Oman has introduced a new regulation offering a free 10-day visit visa for passengers and crew aboard cruise ships docking in the country, aiming to...
September 11, 2024
Pandaw River Cruises to launch new ship Kochi Pandaw for Kerala backwaters in 2025
Pandaw Cruises has announced the launch of a new riverboat for the Kerala backwaters in South India, scheduled for debut in October 2025. The 10...
September 11, 2024
Richard Branson officiates wedding ceremonies on Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings
Sir Richard Branson expanded his role as Virgin Voyages celebrated 3 special couples during its recent Celebration Sailings. The week-long events...
September 10, 2024
French Atlantic Ports to welcome record 875,000 cruise passengers in 2024
French Atlantic Ports is preparing to welcome 875,000 cruise passengers in 2024, a notable increase from 755,000 in 2023 and double the figure...
September 10, 2024
PortMiami secures $19.5M for elevated bulkhead to combat sea level rise
PortMiami (Florida, USA) has secured a US$19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to construct an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10...
September 10, 2024