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The construction of the third Icon Class ship is now underway, Royal Caribbean International announced in a press release.
According to the company, the milestone was celebrated with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, that to…
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On October 8, 2024, Saguenay celebrated a milestone by welcoming its 600,000th passenger aboard Holland America’s Volendam, according to a press release.
The milestone marks Holland America’s 71st call in the port since 2006. The Volendam arrived carrying 1,43…
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The conference program for the 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) is highlighted by an Industry Leaders session.
Taking place later this week, the three-day event will be held in the Binhai New Area, Tianjin, from October 17 to October 19, 2024 and …
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Grupo Vidanta has chosen Resco’s cruisePAL Central Reservation System (CRS) to handle its cruise reservation system, Resco announced in a newsletter.
“We’ve had a great partnership thus far and are excited to continue working together. Their flexib…
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Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy announced a goal of $75,000 for her tandem skydive over Tampa Bay on October 19, aimed at raising funds for hurricane relief efforts through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
According to a press release, the Micky and …
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Fred. Olsen’s limited-edition single malt whisky, which matured during a 103-night world cruise aboard the Borealis, is now available on the cruise line’s ships, according to a press release.
Earlier this year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partnered with Suf…
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According to its latest sustainability report, Ponant is making progress in its goal to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
In 2023, Ponant’s fleet reduced its CO2 emissions per cruise day by 11 percent compared to 2018, the company reported.
The achie…
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Dominica officially kicked off its 2024-25 cruise season with the arrival of the Celebrity Summit on October 9, 2024, according to a press release.
The upcoming season promises to be dynamic, with 235 scheduled cruise calls that could bring approximately 375,0…
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Cruise Industry News looks at some of the major refit projects set to take place in the coming months.
Norwegian Encore
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity: 4,200 guests
Tonnage: 164,600
Year built: 2019
Date: November 202…
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“The cruise market has bounced back and with all the orders that have come recently, shipowners, especially startup ventures, may find it difficult to find available building slots,” said Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the merchant ships division of Finca…
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American Cruise Lines (ACL) today announced the additions of the American Maverick and the American Ranger.
According to a press release, the new 125-passenger ships will be the seventh and eighth vessels in the company’s Project Blue, a series of small ships …
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The SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship.
According to a press release issued by the not-for-profit organization, the transfer is part of a cour…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas is currently undergoing a drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz.
After finishing a summer program in the Western Mediterranean, the 2009-built ship arrived at the Spanish facility on Oct. 1, 2024.
Completin…
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The Port of Kobe celebrated the maiden call of the Coral Geographer on September 24, 2024.
This marks the second visit by a ship from Coral Expeditions, following the arrival of the Coral Adventurer.
To commemorate the inaugural visit, a welcome ceremony was h…
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Ambassador Cruise Line recorded its biggest-ever first day of sales following the launch of its “Smaller Ships, Bigger Season” 2026-27 itineraries on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, according to a press release.
The launch day saw an overall revenue increase of 59…
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the infrastructure of the Costa Maya cruise port.
Revealed by the company last week, Perfect Day Mexico is set to open for guests in September 2027 in Mahahual, in the state of Quintana Roo.
According to Diario Cambio 22, the project represents a $600 million …
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The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, has published a report titled “Invest in Coastal Tourism,” which highlights the role of coastal tourism in advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, according to a press r…
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Albatros Expeditions has recently concluded its 2024 Arctic program and shared insights from this successful season..
According to the company, the season marked a significant achievement, as the first Arctic season in over three years completed without signif…
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Variety Cruises has announced new itineraries for 2025, exploring the popular and lesser-known European destinations, according to a press release.
Beginning in May 2025, travelers can explore Italy, Malta, Croatia, Albania, Slovenia and Montenegro through sev…
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Victory Cruise Lines will offer three distinct dining venues onboard the Victory I and the Victory II, the company announced in a press release.
Kicking off their inaugural seasons in April 2025, the relaunched ships will also feature a new dining option, Tus…
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