Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry revenue in Caribbean hits $4.2 billion, up 27% over 5 years
The cruise industry generated US$4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a 27% increase compared to 5...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku celebrates 10 years with focus on carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn marks a decade since the Meyer family took ownership of the Turku shipyard, a heritage shipbuilding site with roots tracing back to 1737...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle WA completes shore power project 7 years ahead of schedule
As Seattle’s 2024 cruise season concludes, the Port of Seattle (Washington, USA) and city officials celebrated the completion of a landmark...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€390M boost set for Adriatic cruise and ferry infrastructure by 2026
Investment in Adriatic maritime tourism infrastructure is projected to exceed EUR 390 million (US$399 million) between 2024 and 2026, as per the...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mormugao’s new cruise terminal gains approval
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has received clearance from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for its planned domestic and...
October 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT secures EU funding for carbon-neutral Swap2Zero project
PONANT has been awarded substantial financial support from the European Commission’s INNOVFUND to advance its pioneering Swap2Zero project, a...
October 28, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Regal Princess sailing from Galveston for technical maintenance
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Regal Princess ship’s scheduled departure from Galveston TX USA on October 27th. This...
October 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises expands fleet with 6 new ships from Fincantieri
Viking Cruises has expanded its shipbuilding portfolio with an agreement for up to 6 new vessels from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise tourism boosts Australian economy with record A$8.43 Billion contribution in 2023-2024
The value of cruise tourism in Australia reached an unprecedented level, contributing A$8.43 billion to the national economy during the 2023-2024...
October 23, 2024 - Accidents
EPA fines Royal Caribbean $475K for waste management violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a fine of ~US$475,000 on RCI-Royal Caribbean International for failing to properly report...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President Christine Duffy skydives for hurricane relief
In a display of support for military and first responders involved in hurricane relief efforts, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line upgrades training for travel agents with expanded Learn & Earn platform
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced an enhancement to its Learn & Earn training platform, part of the Loyalty Rocks! program for travel...
October 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar ship Wind Surf undergoes major refurbishment in Spain before Caribbean 2024 season
MS Wind Surf, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world and the flagship of Windstar, is preparing for the first phase of significant drydock...
October 16, 2024