Cruise Industry
High Seas Rally announces 2025 cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander ship
High Seas Rally, the self-proclaimed "World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship," has confirmed that its 2025 event will take place aboard...
December 8, 2024
Windstar introduces wellness-themed cruises in 2025
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its Mind, Body, and Spirit Collection, a series of wellness-themed voyages set to launch in 2025. Catering to...
December 8, 2024
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
Mitsui Ocean Fuji christened in Tokyo Bay with traditional ceremony
Mitsui Ocean Fuji ship was officially named during a ceremony held in Tokyo Bay on Saturday, December 7th. The traditional sake-breaking ritual was...
December 7, 2024
NCL's ship Norwegian Joy to host True Crime Cruise in January 2026
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy will host a distinctive True Crime Cruise in January 2026, a partnership between festival operator Sixthman...
December 7, 2024
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
VIDEO: RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils refined brand positioning and global campaign
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, renowned for its ultra-luxury offerings, revealed its new brand positioning on December 5th with the tagline...
December 7, 2024
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024
Vahali Shipyards Serbia launches SAGA UK's newest riverboat Spirit of the Moselle
The Serbian shipbuilder Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica) launched the Spirit of the Moselle. The new riverboat was commissioned by the...
December 6, 2024
Viking names latest ocean vessel Viking Vela in traditional ceremony in Trieste
On December 5th, Viking celebrated the naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, with a ceremonial event in Trieste (Italy). This milestone also...
December 6, 2024
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 Australia-New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced 2026-2027 fleet deployment for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The program features diverse itineraries...
December 6, 2024
MS Paul Gauguin ship scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in Singapore
Paul Gauguin Cruises (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) announced a major 7-week drydock refurbishment for MS Paul Gauguin, to be conducted in...
December 6, 2024
Costa Brava ports close 2024 cruise season with growth and diversification
The ports of Palamos and Roses have concluded the 2024 cruise season with 58 calls - a 9% increase over 2023 - and a total of 53,000 passengers...
December 5, 2024
Crystal Cruises announced 2026-H2 itineraries across 5 continents
The ultra-premium travel brand Crystal Cruises unveiled its 2026 sailing schedule, with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony set to explore diverse...
December 5, 2024
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