Cruise news
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Ferryboat drifts for hours with 389 passengers onboard due to engine failure
On Saturday (June 3rd), the Taima Star (2015-built Ro-Pax ferry, IMO 9684938) experienced engine trouble near Matsu Islands (Taiwan's Lienchiang...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Nassau Cruise Port boasts 6th berth and new terminal building
After a construction period of 3 years, the renovated Nassau Cruise Port has opened to accommodate cruise tourists heading to the Bahamas' capital...
June 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella UK’s 5th cruise ship Marella Voyager starts operations
The TUI AG-owned and TUI UK-managed Marella Cruises is launching its 5th ship - Marella Voyager, on Saturday, June 3rd as she begins Mediterranean...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Epic to homeport at Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) starting December 2023
In response to the increasing demand for Caribbean cruises, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has recently announced that they will be relocating the...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Two Vantage Travel-chartered SunStone ships (Ocean Explorer & Ocean Odyssey) laid up in France
Two vessels of the Miami-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships Inc have been laid up at the request of the charterer. According to Niels- Erik Lund...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jay Leno to serve as ‘Godfather’ to Carnival Venezia cruise ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line made an announcement that Jay Leno, a well-known late-night talk show host and comedian, will become the first-ever...
June 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First Feelgood Cruise sets sail onboard AIDAstella
On November 5th, 2023, the first Feelgood Cruise (fitness-themed voyage) sets sail, providing guests with a rejuvenating escape from the stresses of...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea launches “Summer Sail-A-Bration” to unveil upgrades to Margaritaville at Sea...
Margaritaville at Sea has launched its "Summer Sail-A-Bration," unveiling a multimillion-dollar series of upgrades and additions to Margaritaville...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship MSC Euribia delivered by STX France
On May 31st, 2023, the Cruise Division of MSC Group's subsidiary MSC Cruises and STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' Serena ship returns to service in Asia
Costa Cruises announced that its Costa Serena ship had returned to service in Asia. After two voyages between Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Serena...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America cruise ship's construction started at STX France
MSC Cruises held the keel-laying/aka coin ceremony for MSC World America. This ceremony - which marks the start of the vessel's physical...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises unveils winter 2024-2025 itineraries
Costa Cruises has unveiled the itineraries for winter 2024-2025, offering a range of vacation options in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Irish Ferries launches Irish Sea’s fastest cruise ferry Oscar Wilde
The debut of Oscar Wilde cruiseferry - the newest and largest vessel deployed in the Irish Sea, was celebrated by Irish Ferries, which is part of the...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL's newest ship Carnival Venezia heading to homeport NYC/Manhattan Cruise Terminal
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has inaugurated its newest fleet member - Carnival Venezia/fka Costa Venezia, offering guests an experience of "Carnival Fun...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises launches third riverboat VIVA ENJOY
The Scylla-owned river cruise brand VIVA Cruises/fleet is set to launch its third newbuild riverboat - VIVA Enjoy, in September 2024. VIVA Enjoy will...
June 1, 2023