Cruise news (Colombo Sri Lanka-tagged)
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Chennai Port to expand cruise terminal to enhance passenger flow
In a bid to improve access and passenger convenience, Chennai Port (India) is set to expand its cruise terminal. Officials from the Chennai Port...
February 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Sri Lanka scheduled to receive 50 cruise ships, boosting tourism prospects
State media reported on Sunday, February 18th, that Sri Lanka is set to welcome 50 cruise ships at its ports from February to April, as confirmed by...
February 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
India-Sri Lanka passenger ship/ferry commences service after 12-year halt
The much-anticipated passenger ferry service connecting India and Sri Lanka commenced on Tuesday, October 10th, marking a significant event that has...
October 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bookings open for Crystal Serenity's 2025 World Cruise
On August 30th, Crystal Cruises will commence the reservation process for a global voyage aboard Crystal Serenity set for 2025. The cruise, spanning...
August 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
India and Sri Lanka to start a passenger ferry service in January 2023
India and Sri Lanka will start a passenger ferry service in January 2023 between Kankesanthurai/KKS (Northern Province Sri Lanka's Jaffna district...
December 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC ships Poesia and Magnifica with World Cruises in 2023
MSC Cruises announced that a 2nd ship - MSC Magnifica, is joining MSC Poesia on the 2023 MSC World Cruise. The two boats will host 5000+ passengers...
October 15, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils 2024 World Cruise on Serenity ship
Crystal Cruises unveiled its 2024 World Cruise, a 105-night voyage scheduled fo rCrystal Serenity that explores the Southern Hemisphere and beyond...
September 18, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line celebrates 100 years of World Cruises
Cunard Line is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first world voyage, and the first-ever continuous circumnavigation of the world by a...
March 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' 13th ex-Australia World Cruise 2023
The Carnival Corporation-owned luxury brand Princess Cruises announced its 13th ex-Australia World Cruise 2023. The 107-day itinerary is scheduled...
February 19, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises announces 2022-2023 World Voyage aboard Viking Neptune
The premium brand Viking Ocean Cruises announced a new Viking World Cruise 2022-2023. The 138-day itinerary visits ports in 28 different countries...
December 17, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line announces return to the Mediterranean and overnight European stays
Cunard Line’s new 2021 itineraries on Queen Elizabeth are now available to book. The liner will sail on 3- to 14-night European voyages before...
September 30, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line introduces 2022 Classic World Voyage on Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line’s World Voyage 2022 on RMS Queen Mary 2 is already available for booking. The UK's most popular liner will visit signature...
September 8, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Silversea introduces 86 new cruises for winter 2021-2022
The top-premium travel brand Silversea unveiled 86 new itineraries for winter 2021-2022 season and opened an exclusive pre-sale promo to its Venetian...
June 6, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery Calls on Colombo
The largest ship of Marella Cruises - Marella Discovery, called on Port Colombo (Sri Lanka) to boost the local tourism industry, agents Aitken...
December 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MV Boudicca Departs on Fred Olsen’s Longest Sailing
Fred Olsen’s 880-passenger ship MV Boudicca departed from Dover UK on October 3, on company's longest-ever itinerary - the 168-night "Grand...
October 4, 2019