Cruise Industry
China expands 144-hour/6-day visa-free transit to Henan and Yunnan provinces
Effective July 15th, China's National Immigration Administration has announced the expansion of the 144-hour (6 days) visa-free transit policy to...
July 18, 2024
Venice's day tourist fee generates millions, faces increase in 2025
This year, Venice (Italy) implemented a 5-euro entrance fee for day tourists on particularly busy days, aiming to generate additional income from...
July 18, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean debuts Utopia OTS with grand summer event
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, along with GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor, inaugurated the Utopia of the Seas with a grand...
July 18, 2024
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2025 President’s Cruise to Norway
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an 8-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary for its 2025 President’s Cruise, as announced by Laura Hodges Bethge, the...
July 18, 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2026 Spring/Summer itineraries
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026 spring/summer itineraries, featuring voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada, and...
July 17, 2024
Apollo Funds acquires Uniworld, Trafalgar, and other TTC Brands
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and The Travel Corporation (TTC) have announced a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds&rdquo...
July 17, 2024
Celestyal Cruises announces new Adriatic voyages for 2025-2026
Celestyal Cruises Greece has announced an expansion of its Adriatic itineraries for 2025 and 2026 due to high demand for its 2024 offerings. The...
July 17, 2024
Carnival Mardi Gras ship offers two Transatlantic cruises (USA-Europe-USA) due to drydock...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Mardi Gras (Excel Class vessel) will return to Europe for a drydock refurbishment, offering travelers the opportunity...
July 17, 2024
VIDEO: Dubai RTA launches world's first 3D-printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world's first electric abra, created using 3D printing...
July 16, 2024
Virgin Voyages and SoulCycle launch 'Seas the Ride' initiative
Virgin Voyages has announced a collaboration with SoulCycle to launch the “Seas the Ride” initiative combining fitness and luxury...
July 16, 2024
Seabourn enhances African itineraries with extensive pre- and post-cruise journeys
The ultra-luxury travel company Seabourn introduces new "Seabourn Journeys" for guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. These pre-, mid-, and post...
July 16, 2024
Ritz-Carlton's superyacht Ilma delivered in France
MS Ilma, the second superyacht/newest ship of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, officially joined the fleet on July 12th, following the delivery...
July 16, 2024
Crystal Cruises unveils wellness-themed voyages for December 2024
The 2024-relaunched (under A&K/Abercrombie & Kent) ultra-luxury travel brand Crystal Cruises is set to offer 2 wellness-themed sailings in...
July 15, 2024RCI-Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS celebrates christening voyage from Port Canaveral
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for her christening voyage. Following...
July 15, 2024
The second large China-built cruise ship (for Adora) nears completion
The second China-built large cruise ship is approaching completion after 3+ months of assembly. The vessel's 3-layer hull+superstructure is now fully...
July 15, 2024