Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Encore to undergo major drydock refurbishment in 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of the Norwegian Encore ship, scheduled for a 2-week drydocking this year...
August 5, 2024
Phoenix Reisen's Amera becomes first cruise ship to retrofit with ABB's DC Grid power system
Phoenix Reisen's cruise offerings include journeys through the Norwegian fjords, the North Sea, the Baltic, Iceland, and Greenland. Following a...
August 5, 2024
Carnival Corporation consolidates Holland America and Seabourn sales teams under new leadership
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the consolidation of the sales teams for its brands, HAL/Holland America...
July 31, 2024
8 Legs Run Club: Virgin Voyages launches new fitness initiative at sea
Virgin Voyages is set to introduce its inaugural onboard running club, the 8 Legs Run Club (8LRC), this fall. Open to all passengers, regardless of...
July 31, 2024
Fred Olsen UK unveils 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruises from Newcastle
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean voyages from Newcastle upon Tyne (England UK) included in the schedule to...
July 31, 2024
Disney Fantasy ship brings 3500+ tourists to Dominica in 4th visit
The Disney Fantasy ship docked at Roseau Dominica on Tuesday, July 30, bringing 3,500+ passengers to the island. This visit marked the ship's 4th...
July 31, 2024
Starboard enters German market with sustainable retail experience aboard TUI’s Mein Schiff 7
Starboard, a leader in maritime retail, has expanded into the German market through a new partnership with TUI Cruises, launching a comprehensive...
July 31, 2024
CCL-Carnival partners with Leagues Cup for multi-year soccer collaboration
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has embarked on a multi-year partnership with the Leagues Cup, North America's premier professional soccer tournament...
July 31, 2024
Cadiz Port (Spain) welcomes 12000+ cruise passengers in a single day
On the final day of July, the Port of Cadiz welcomed 3 large cruise ships, resulting in the arrival of 12,743 passengers who disembarked to...
July 31, 2024
Disney Destiny ship to debut in 2025 with Lion King-themed restaurant and Incredibles sweet shop
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming vessel, the Disney Destiny, set to debut in late 2025, will feature a variety of unique dining and...
July 31, 2024
Rotterdam Port set to launch shore power supply at Holland America Quay by late 2024
The installation of shore power supply (OPS) at Rotterdam’s Holland America quay is scheduled for completion by the end of the 4th quarter of...
July 30, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces fleetwide competitions for crew members
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is hosting several competitions across its fleet to engage crew members and foster a sense of camaraderie...
July 30, 2024
CSI-Cruise Ship Interiors unveils new CXI events for 2024-2025 focused on cruise industry innovation
Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the premier exhibition and conference for the cruise ship industry, has announced the launch of 2 new events: Cruise...
July 30, 2024
Port Tallinn (Estonia) expects 100 cruise calls in 2024 amid rising trends in sustainable tourism
Port Tallinn (Estonia) anticipates 100 cruise ship calls this year, up from last year’s 90, although the vessels are smaller, resulting in...
July 30, 2024
CCL-Carnival to offer scholarships for Filipino crew amid fleet expansion
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to hire thousands of new crew members for its expanding fleet, which includes...
July 30, 2024