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RCI-Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic unveil landmark agent challenge for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (sister-brand to Virgin Voyages) announced a groundbreaking...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG orders 6th EDGE-class ship for Celebrity Cruises, with delivery in 2028
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group (world's second-biggest cruise shipowner) finalized an agreement to construct a 6th EDGE-class ship for its subsidiary...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
IMO prioritizes global security, decarbonization, and seafarer welfare for 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will maintain its focus on global security, decarbonization, and seafarer support throughout 2025...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former German cruise ship reborn as luxury liner in Southeast Asia
A former German cruise ship, Dream Goddess, long inactive and nearly consigned to history, is set to reenter service under a new Malaysian cruise...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mandatory €18 daily fee imposed on cruise ship tourists to Iceland
Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" in 2025, applicable to cruise ship tourists staying within the country’s territorial waters...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Valletta (Malta) achieves record cruise passenger numbers in 2024
In 2024, Malta achieved a record-breaking year in cruise passenger numbers, surpassing the pre-COVID peak recorded in 2019. Deputy Prime Minister...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
140-night "World Cruise 2027" scheduled for Crystal Serenity ship
Crystal Cruises unveiled its World Cruise 2027 planned for Crystal Serenity ship. The 140-night itinerary groups 83 destinations in 29 countries and...
January 21, 2025 - Accidents
Knife attack reported on Star Princess ship construction site at Fincantieri Monfalcone
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured in an altercation on the Star Princess ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri's yard in...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian starts the construction of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has commenced construction on a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, marking a significant step...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises sets sail with sonic branding by MassiveMusic Dubai
MassiveMusic Dubai, a Songtradr company and a leading music creative agency in the Middle East, developed an award-winning music and sound identity...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers
The Port of Brisbane (Queensland Australia) marks a major milestone as passenger movements at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dominican Republic prepares to welcome Ambassador's ship Ambience for inaugural call
The Port of Sans Souci in Dominicana is set to receive the MS Ambience ship (operated by the British company Ambassador Cruise Line) during her...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping market set to reach $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise shipping market is expected to grow significantly, reaching US$16.7 billion by 2031, up from US$8 billion in 2021. The increasing...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Juneau residents invited to discuss Huna Totem’s proposed 5th cruise dock
Residents of Juneau (Alaska) will have the opportunity to learn more about Huna Totem Corporation's proposal to build a 5th cruise ship dock in...
January 19, 2025