Cruise Industry
Italian Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation from Costa Toscana
On February 5th, while navigating ~20 miles/~30 km south of Capo Teulada (Sardinia) en route from Palma de Mallorca to Palermo Sicily, the Costa...
February 6, 2025
Thessaloniki Port's 2025 cruise season started with Celebrity Infinity ship
On February 4th, 2025, the Port of Thessaloniki (Greece) commenced its cruise season for the second consecutive year with the arrival of Celebrity...
February 6, 2025
VIDEO: Celebrity Cruises unveils 'The Bazaar' on Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 'The Bazaar,' a novel multi-level space aboard the upcoming Celebrity Xcel, designed to integrate shipboard and shore...
February 6, 2025
Orient Express Corinthian cruise ship's construction started with the keel-laying at STX France
On January 31st, 2025, Orient Express and the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique (STX France) conducted a dual ceremony at the shipyard in...
February 5, 2025
Fincantieri secures €9 billion deal with NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd and the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri formalized an agreement for the construction of 4 new ships, at total...
February 5, 2025
Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises opens 2026 itineraries for booking
Luftner Cruises announced that all river cruise itineraries scheduled for 2026 for its AMADEUS fleet are now open for reservations. The...
February 5, 2025
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady visited Cartagena (Colombia) for the first time
Virgin Voyages' newest ship Resilient Lady recently made an inaugural visit to Colombia (South America), docking at Cartagena Port on the Caribbean...
February 5, 2025
Limassol Port (Cyprus) anticipates 30% increase in cruise shipping traffic in 2025
Cyprus is preparing for a substantial rise in cruise activity, with projections indicating a 30% increase in ship arrivals for 2025, as reported by...
February 4, 2025
MSC Explora Journeys introduces Grand Journeys for 2025-2026
Explora Journeys announced its Grand Journeys collection scheduled for 2025 and 2026, featuring extended itineraries across oceans and continents...
February 4, 2025
Resorts World Cruises acquires and refurbishes Pacific Explorer/Star Scorpio ship
Resorts World Cruises expanded its fleet with the acquisition of the 1800-passenger vessel Pacific Explorer (to be renamed "Star Scorpio...
February 4, 2025
Viking OCEAN announces World Cruises for 2026-2027
Viking OCEAN planned four world voyages for 2026-2027, inclusive of business class flights and land transfers. Passengers booking before March 31st...
February 3, 2025
Spain welcomеd 12.8+ million cruise passengers in 2024
In 2024, Spain's maritime sector experienced a significant surge, welcoming 12.8+ million cruise ship tourists - a 6.7% increase over 2023. The...
February 3, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines' 2026 season to feature new ports and itineraries
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines detailed its 2026 season, presenting 40 all-inclusive voyages that introduce new ports and itineraries, with a significant...
February 3, 2025
VIDEO: Majestic Princess cruise ship marks inaugural visit to Trinidad
On January 30th, 2025, the Majestic Princess ship, operated by Princess Cruises, made an inaugural call at Port-of-Spain (Trinidad). Carrying 3469...
February 3, 2025
Swan Hellenic partners with Champagne Castelnau for 'Legacy of Wine' (food-themed cruise)
Swan Hellenic announced its inaugural food-and-wine-themed expedition developed in collaboration with Champagne Castelnau. The 9-night "Legacy of...
February 2, 2025