Cruise news (technology-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Balearia launches first fully electric ferry route between Spain and Morocco
Spanish ferry operator Balearia will introduce the first fully electric ferry service on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route, connecting Spain (Andalusia...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Trondheim (Norway) enhances cruise infrastructure amid passenger decline
Trondheim (Norway) welcomed 170,700 cruise passengers across 93 calls in 2024, a decline from the 108 calls recorded in 2023. In 2025, figures are...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Damen delivers Germany’s first fully-electric catamaran ferry (E-KAT) to Reederei Norden-Frisia
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group delivered Germany’s first fully electric catamaran ferry (E-Kat) to the shipowner - the German...
January 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Bilbao (Spain) advances with shore power and solar energy integration
Port Bilbao (Spain) received authorization to develop a photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to provide renewable energy for vessels berthed at 2 of its 3...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping market set to reach $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise shipping market is expected to grow significantly, reaching US$16.7 billion by 2031, up from US$8 billion in 2021. The increasing...
January 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silverstream Technologies UK to equip 2 new Carnival Corporation ships with air lubrication/hull...
The UK-based Silverstream Technologies has entered into an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on 2 new cruise...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Attica Group invests €7M in advanced connectivity for Mediterranean ferry fleet
The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China’s largest carbon fiber ferry enhances Hong Kong’s maritime network
The 2024-built Xin Ming Zhu III (IMO 1079931) is a high-speed passenger ferry constructed with carbon fiber. The vessel was officially delivered in...
January 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cherbourg (France) to implement onshore power supply technology by early 2027
Cherbourg (France) is set to introduce Onshore Power Supply (OPS) technology in early 2027 as part of its commitment to sustainable maritime...
December 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
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 - 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
Brittany Ferries’ newest ferry ship Saint-Malo reflagged to France
Brittany Ferries’ newest vessel - Saint-Malo, was officially reflagged from Cyprus to France as preparations advance for its christening in...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises enhances fleet connectivity with Starlink Internet
Oceania Cruises has completed the fleet-wide installation of Starlink satellite internet, enabling high-speed, unlimited WiFi as part of its...
December 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024