Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises launches ambitious fleet modernization program with AIDA Evolution
AIDA Cruises has embarked on its most extensive fleet modernization (ship refits and refurbishments) program with the launch of AIDA Evolution...
February 20, 2024
Riviera Travel's Lord Byron river ship set for refurbishment ahead of summer season
The river ship Lord Byron operated by Riviera Travel is undergoing refurbishment in preparation for the upcoming European summer cruise season...
February 20, 2024
Devon's Plymouth Port anticipates record cruise ship visits in 2024
Devon UK, is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships carrying 10,000+ passengers this year, signaling a significant increase in maritime activity...
February 20, 2024
SAGA Cruises to introduce new riverboat (Spirit of the Moselle) in 2025
SAGA Cruises is set to enhance its river cruise offerings with the introduction of a newbuild boat in July 2025 - Spirit of the Moselle...
February 19, 2024
Uruguay's Montevideo Port expects busy day as 4 large cruise ships arrive
The Uruguayan port of Montevideo is preparing to welcome the large-sized vessels Azamara Quest, Seabourn Quest, MSC Musica, and Norwegian Star on...
February 19, 2024
Sri Lanka scheduled to receive 50 cruise ships, boosting tourism prospects
State media reported on Sunday, February 18th, that Sri Lanka is set to welcome 50 cruise ships at its ports from February to April, as confirmed by...
February 19, 2024
HAL-Holland America enhances Alaska Cruisetours with resort upgrades and new Yukon Tour
HAL-Holland America Line is enhancing its Alaska Cruisetours for the 2024 season with upgrades to accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort and the...
February 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia implements procedures for temporary entry of cruise ships and yachts
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a procedural guide governing the temporary entry of foreign passebger vessels into its waters for a maximum duration of 6...
February 18, 2024
Port Charlottetown (Canada) anticipates 100+ cruise ship arrivals/record 2024 season
Port Charlottetown (Canada) reflects on the conclusion of an eventful 2023 cruise season and looks ahead to a potentially record-breaking 2024 for...
February 18, 2024
Port Saint John (NB Canada) prepares for cruise ship comeback in 2024 season
In a span of just three months, Port Saint John (New Brunswick Canada) anticipates the return of cruise ships to the scenic Bay of Fundy. With...
February 18, 2024
Global Ports Holding/GPH initiates major investment in San Juan Cruise Port (Puerto Rico)
Global Ports Holding Plc ("GPH"), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, through its wholly-owned subsidiary San Juan Cruise Port LLC...
February 17, 2024
Chile's ASENAV Shipyard building hybrid-electric cruise ship for Antarctica21
Construction has recently commenced by the Chilean shipbuilding company ASENAV (Valdivia, Chile) on a groundbreaking cruise vessel, heralded as the...
February 17, 2024
New Zealand's inter-island ferry company KiwiRail halts fleet modernization project
KiwiRail and the Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (one of the world's largest shipbuilding companies) have mutually agreed to terminate the...
February 16, 2024
ACL-American Cruise Lines agrees to enhance fleet accessibility
ACL-American Cruise Lines, in a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, has committed to enhancing accessibility across its fleet. The cruise...
February 16, 2024
MSC Poesia's 2024 World Cruise presents celebrity chef dining experience
MSC Cruises will host three renowned celebrity chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of its 2024 World Voyage. Tourists currently...
February 16, 2024