Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expanding use of Facial Biometric Technology at homeports
During the busy summer travel season, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expanding the use of facial biometric technology to speed up the debarkation...
July 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Aarhus (Denmark) exceeding onshore power supply expectations
Port Aarhus Denmark has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the country's first port to offer onshore power supply (OPS) to cruise ships...
July 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises installs Starlink High-Speed Internet on flagship Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises has introduced advanced Wi-Fi connectivity on its flagship, Costa Toscana, through SpaceX's Starlink, a leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO...
July 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages adds Starlink High-Speed Internet
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages has improved its onboard internet connectivity by partnering with Starlink, a high-speed Wi-Fi service provider for maritime...
July 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group to implement waste-to-energy (WTE) systems
The world's second-largest cruise shipowner RCG-Royal Caribbean Group is implementing advanced technology on its cruise ships to improve waste...
July 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT paving the way towards zero carbon navigation with iconic newbuild
PONANT, a leader in maritime innovation, has made a commitment to developing a new transoceanic ship that embraces a unique design, contributing to...
July 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
All AIDA ships with Starlink High-Speed Internet by October 2023
Exciting news for AIDA Cruises' passengers and crew as the implementation of Starlink, SpaceX's innovative broadband service, on AIDA ships is...
July 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line signs with Finland's Wartsila to convert its ferries to methanol
The Sweden-based ferry company Stena Line has taken the initiative to convert some of its ships to run on methanol as fuel. The task of making these...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages signs with Brenock as port cost management software provider
Brenock Technology, a prominent provider of software applications and consulting services for the marine, cruise, and hospitality sectors, has...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages appoints JLo as Chief Celebrations Officer
Jennifer Lopez, a global icon, is teaming up with Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages to inspire people to stop making excuses and start embracing...
June 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises celebrates the opening of Denmark’s first shore power facility in Aarhus
Denmark witnessed a significant event as AIDA Cruises and Port Aarhus jointly celebrated the inauguration of the country's first shore power facility...
June 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands shore power plan fleetwide
On June 14th, 2023, MSC Cruises revealed its upcoming plans for shore power, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and reducing emissions...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First-in-the-world self-driving electric passenger ferry begins service in Stockholm (Sweden)
Earlier this week was the launch of the world's first-ever self-driving passenger ferry. Created by Norwegian company Torghatten ASA (Bronnoysund...
June 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises officially names newest flagship Euribia in Copenhagen (Denmark)
On Thursday, June 8th, MSC Cruises officially named its highly anticipated new flagship - MSC Euribia, which boasts the most energy-efficient cruise...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway to create the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship 'Sea Zero'
Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans for its first environmentally friendly cruise ship ahead of its 130th anniversary. The project, known as 'Sea...
June 8, 2023