Cruise news (STXFrance-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises plans next-generation fleet beyond World class
MSC Cruises is exploring new designs for its vessels, aiming to surpass the currently largest WORLD-class ships. The company's Executive Chairman...
November 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's largest sailing ship Orient Express Corinthian combines art deco elegance with modern...
The first of the two Accor Group-owned/Orient Express Silenseas-operated newbuild ships is scheduled to launch in June 2026, charting courses...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping industry set to surge to $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise ship industry is projected to grow substantially, reaching an estimated US$16.7 billion by 2031, according to a report from Allied...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France taps TMC Compressors for world's largest sailships
The French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France has selected TMC Compressors (TMC) to provide the marine compressed air systems for...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Keel laid for Celebrity Cruises' 5th Edge-series vessel, Celebrity Xcel
The keel laying ceremony for Celebrity Cruises’ 5th Edge-series ship took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard (in Saint...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Utopia of the Seas delivered to RCI-Royal Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Utopia of the Seas. The ceremonial event took place at the...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton's ship Ilma completes sea trials ahead of September debut
Ritz-Carlton's second superyacht completed sea trials on May 20th, off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. Constructed by the French...
May 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest OASIS ship Utopia of the Seas starts sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest OASIS PLUS class ship Utopia of the Seas is nearing its grand debut, marking the next evolution in...
May 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC reveals name for newest WORLD-class cruise ship: MSC World Asia
Executives from the cruise industry and shipbuilding sector gathered at Chantiers de l'Atlantique's/STX France's exhibition space within the Seatrade...
April 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
STX France starts construction of world's first wind-powered cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian...
The shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France has initiated the construction of OE Corinthian, marking the commencement of the first...
April 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Luminara ship's construction/assembly started at Saint-Nazaire (STX France)
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection commemorated the keel laying ceremony for its third vessel - Luminara, at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique...
March 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC confirms order of two LNG-powered cruise ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France
MSC Cruises has officially confirmed the order of two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels in collaboration with Chantiers de l&rsquo...
November 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its 4th EDGE class ship Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises received its 4th Edge Series cruise ship, the impressive 141,420 GT Celebrity Ascent, from the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard...
November 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Construction milestone reached for MSC's 3rd LNG-powered cruise ship World America
MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the world's largest container shipping company MSC Group, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of...
November 8, 2023