Cruise news (cruise industry market-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s Star OTS readies for sea trials following LNG bunkering
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s second Icon Class cruise vessel, have advanced with...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre set for major infrastructure overhaul
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is scheduled for a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement valued at S$40 million (~US$759,500). The...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) achieves record cruise passenger movements
In March 2025, Port NOLA (New Orleans) reported a record-breaking 165,000 cruise passenger movements, surpassing its previous high of 155,000...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Japan's largest cruise ship Asuka III delivered to NYK Cruises
On April 10, NYK Cruises officially took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft at a ceremony held in Emden, Germany. The event was attended by...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Starboard expands retail operations with TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Starboard Group has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with TUI Cruises, marking a strategic enhancement of its retail footprint...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania's ship Insignia sold to Crescent Seas (residential cruise line)
Crescent Seas, a USA-based luxury residential cruise line, has announced plans to introduce its second residential vessel, a refurbished version of...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises adds two superyachts (Raiya, Xara) and a riverboat (Lumi) in 2026-2027
Emerald Cruises has announced fleet expansion plans with the addition of two superyachts and a riverboat, scheduled for deliveries in 2027. The boat...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line transfers the Sky and Sun ships to Cordelia Cruises India
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has formalized an agreement to transfer two of its SUN-class vessels - Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to Cordelia Cruises...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation expands AIDA fleet with €2 billion Fincantieri order
Carnival Corporation has placed its first cruise ship order for its subsidiary AIDA Cruises. The order, placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises inaugurates its new PortMiami terminal
On April 5, 2025, MSC Cruises inaugurated its new cruise terminal at PortMiami (Florida USA). Designed by Arquitectonica and constructed by...
April 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, presenting over 120 carefully charted itineraries designed for extensive...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts 2nd Cruise Tourism & Sustainability Conference on AIDAcosma ship
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosted the 2nd Cruise Tourism and Sustainability Conference aboard the AIDAcosma, organized in collaboration with...
March 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises adjusts Galveston operations, cancels 2026-2027 sailings
Galveston (Texas USA) has long served as an embarkation point/homeport for Caribbean cruise itineraries. For the past five decades, the port has...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry reinforces partnership with Mercy Ships for global medical outreach
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian efforts through a renewed partnership with Mercy Ships, a...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta advances shore power infrastructure with landmark agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises
Malta has marked a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations by securing the Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement with...
March 28, 2025