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Brittany Ferries' new ship Saint-Malo conducted first LNG bunkering in Portsmouth UK
Portsmouth International Port UK has successfully conducted its first LNG bunkering operation, marking a significant step towards its goal of...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
GPH-Global Ports Holding expands cruise port network with Mindelo (Cabo Verde)
Global Ports Holding/GPH (the world's largest cruise port operator) has announced the addition of Mindelo (Cabo Verde) to its expanding network. The...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises starts river cruise line with 10 new ships by 2027
The RCG-owned Celebrity Cruises announced the introduction of its new Celebrity River Cruises brand, marking its entry into the river cruising market...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Damen delivers Germany’s first fully-electric catamaran ferry (E-KAT) to Reederei Norden-Frisia
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group delivered Germany’s first fully electric catamaran ferry (E-Kat) to the shipowner - the German...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
15 maiden calls highlight Port of Lisbon’s growing appeal in 2024
The Port of Lisbon (Portugal) has achieved its most successful year to date in cruise tourism, setting 6 new operational records in 2024 and...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC’s newest/4th WORLD-Class ship (2027) to be homeported in Port Canaveral
The Canaveral Port Authority has announced an expanded commitment from MSC Cruises, which includes the deployment of MSC's 4th WORLD-Class ship...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club makes waves as first cruise line to accept cryptocurrency payments
SeaDream Yacht Club announced that guests can now book its ultra-luxury voyages to global destinations using cryptocurrency. Effective immediately...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils Jacques Restaurant on new ship Allura
Oceania Cruises is set to enhance its culinary offerings with the introduction of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on the new ship Allura...
January 27, 2025 - Accidents
New $18 Infrastructure Fee leads to cruise cancellations in Iceland
Major cruise shipping companies are canceling scheduled voyages to Iceland in response to the new fee. Effective January 1st, 2025, the government...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival launches ‘Book More, Earn Big’ promotion for travel agents
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has introduced the "Book More, Earn Big" promotion, aimed at supporting travel advisors during the industry’s peak...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises scheduled first winter Canary Islands season (Nov 2025-Feb 2026)
Windstar announced its first full winter season in Spain's Canary Islands. The program, running from November 2025 to February 2026, includes 9x 10...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Bilbao (Spain) advances with shore power and solar energy integration
Port Bilbao (Spain) received authorization to develop a photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to provide renewable energy for vessels berthed at 2 of its 3...
January 27, 2025 - Accidents
Ferry services between Isle of Wight and Southampton UK suspended due to Storm Herminia
Ferry shipping between the Isle of Wight and Southampton England are suspended indefinitely as Storm Herminia impacts the region. The company Red...
January 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CMP-Copenhagen Malmo Port eyes 1M passengers in 2025
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) recorded substantial cruise activity in 2024, nearing 1 million passengers, and projects exceeding this figure in 2025...
January 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten/HX Expeditions launches first Greenland cruises from NYC New York
HX Expeditions/fka Hurtigruten Expeditions announced the launch of its inaugural voyages in Greenland, marking a significant development in the North...
January 26, 2025