Cruise news (money-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
€32 Million investment powers electrification at Le Havre Port (France)
The Port of Le Havre, part of the HAROPA network, is advancing its onshore power supply (OPS) project across 3 quays, aligning with European and...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises acquires P&O Pacific Explorer, launching as Star Scorpio in 2025
Resorts World Cruises has announced the acquisition of Pacific Explorer, formerly part of the P&O Australia fleet, marking a significant...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
FCCA secures 6-month delay on Mexico’s proposed $42 cruise tax
The implementation of a new cruise passenger tax in Mexico, originally scheduled to take effect on January 1st, has been postponed by 6 months...
December 20, 2024 
Port Antwerpen-Bruges to introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships at Zeebrugge (Belgium)
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced the development of shore power facilities for cruise ships docking at Zweedse Kai in Port Zeebrugge...
December 17, 2024
Atlantic Canada cruise season breaks records with 1+ million passengers in 2024
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) reported a record-breaking 2024 cruise season, with 1+ million passengers welcomed through 675 vessel...
December 16, 2024
Tokyo Disneyland operator announces ¥330 billion/US$2B cruise venture
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, has announced plans to enter the cruise industry as part of a strategy to sustain...
December 16, 2024- Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian government allocates €8.5 Million for Flam Port's shore power
The Norwegian government has allocated state funding of NOK 100 million (EUR 8.5 million) to support the establishment of shore power infrastructure...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bookings open for DCL's Asia/Singapore-homeported and largest cruise ship Disney Adventure
Bookings are now open for the voyages of Disney Adventure - Walt Disney Company’s first Asia-based ship to be year-round homeported in...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises expands 2025-2026 offerings with global itineraries and exclusive deals
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and destination-rich itineraries, has introduced a comprehensive New Year Sale for...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line increases internet package prices across all tiers
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented a price increase for its onboard internet packages, raising rates across all tiers by up to 22%. This...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's newest ship Disney Treasure starts maiden voyage on Dec 21st
MS Disney Treasure is set to depart on the maiden voyage from Port Canaveral (Florida USA) on December 21st, signaling a significant fleet expansion...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line cancels more voyages in 2025-2026/ships Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Joy
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced a further 35 cruise cancellations spanning 4 of its most popular ships - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure delays MSC Bellissima ship stranding 1880 Taiwanese passengers in Okinawa
MSC Bellissima, which set sail from Keelung Port on Wednesday, December 4th, for a 5-day voyage, encountered an engine failure that prevented her...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024