Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth completes refurbishment ahead of Miami and Alaska deployments
Cunard’s MS Queen Elizabeth ship has completed an extensive 3-week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore in preparation...
March 19, 2025- Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Spirit returns to service following drydock refurbishment
Carnival Spirit has returned to the water following a month-long dry dock, emerging with several enhancements designed to elevate the guest...
March 18, 2025 
Pacific Explorer transforms into Star Voyager ahead of Asian deployment
The former Pacific Explorer, affectionately known as "Dora," has completed a swift transformation in drydock and has now emerged as Star Voyager. The...
March 18, 2025- Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship Norwegian Luna floated out
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a significant construction milestone with the successful float-out of Norwegian Luna. This event marks the...
March 18, 2025 
Silversea unveils 2028 World Cruise (ship Silver Shadow)
Silversea Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise, An Ode to the Moment, a 132-day voyage designed to offer an in-depth exploration of diverse...
March 18, 2025
Greece’s cruise tourism reaches record high in 2024
Cruise tourism in Greece reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024, with ~8 million passengers visiting 49 destinations across the country. While...
March 17, 2025
Mitsui Ocean Fuji chooses Barbados for Caribbean debut
Barbados recently welcomed the Mitsui Ocean Fuji, Japan’s most luxurious cruise vessel, reinforcing the island’s status as a premier...
March 17, 2025- Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line adjusts muster drill procedures on select sailings
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented an alternative approach to its mandatory pre-departure safety exercise, modifying its muster drill procedure...
March 17, 2025 
Fred Olsen's Borealis ship homeported in Newcastle in 2025 Spring & Summer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' vessel Borealis has made her inaugural call at the Port of Tyne, marking the beginning of a series of spring and summer...
March 17, 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean charts new course with 2025 visa-free Caribbean voyages
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2025 initiatives, introducing visa-free Caribbean cruises, sustainability-focused innovations...
March 16, 2025
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025
Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal sets new single-day record for foreign ship arrivals
On March 16th, 2025, the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal achieved a new milestone by welcoming ~4,800 inbound foreign tourists in a...
March 16, 2025
ASTA announces 2026 River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced that its 5th annual River Cruise Expo will convene in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from March...
March 16, 2025
Antara Cruises (India) unveils 'Artisans of Bengal' on RV Bengal Ganga ship
Antara Cruises has announced that its esteemed 'Artisans of Bengal' program is now available aboard the boutique vessel, RV Bengal Ganga. This...
March 15, 2025
Explora Journeys introduces Ocean Wellness Retreats
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced the launch of 2 exclusive Ocean Wellness Retreats. These...
March 15, 2025