Cruise News

  • HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has announced that it has obtained Approvals in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) for its ammonia cargo operation sys…
  • The Scenic Eclipse has successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, Scenic  announced in an update. According to the company, the ship is now on its way to Argentina to resume revenue service ahead of a winter season in Antarctica. After facing p…
  • Silversea will no longer provide guests with USB drives for pictures and videos taken during its expedition cruises. According to a statement shared by the company, the current offering does not meet its standards and is set to be replaced by alternative pract…
  • Cunard is launching Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions on select itineraries departing from January 2025 through November 2026, according to a press release. Special fares start at $899 per person for new bookings made between November 21 and December 9,…
  • Survitec announced that it has received awards for its Seahaven lifeboat, according to a press release. Introduced in 2022, Seahaven was developed through collaboration across Survitec’s aerospace, defense and maritime divisions and targeted toward the cruise …
  • Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess visited Fremantle/Walyalup for the first time on Wednesday, November 6. The ship’s inaugural visit was commemorated with an official plaque exchange with Princess Cruises Captain Christopher Lye and representatives from Fremant…
  • The Québec Port Authority (QPA) has announced that after 14 years at its helm, President and CEO Mario Girard will take on the role of Québec’s delegate general in Tokyo, effective February 17, 2025. “It is with great emotion that I informed the members …
  • Quark Expeditions is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Shackleton Club with an updated loyalty program and more rewards, according to a press release. Having launched on November 4, alongside the start of its Antarctic season, the enhanced Shackleton Clu…
  • MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica is completing its first-ever cruise program in the U.S. market later this month. After first arriving in Miami in November 2023, the vessel is scheduled to kick off a trans-Atlantic crossing to Europe on Nov. 8, 2024. Bidding farewel…
  • Celestyal Cruises announced four new additions to its North American sales team, led by Brandon Townsley, vice president and managing director for North America. “We are thrilled to have Rusty, Marc, Natalie and Will join our North American sales team. We are …
  • On Saturday, Nov. 2, Princess Cruises and Harding+ hosted an exclusive “Brand Day” event aboard the new Sun Princess, inviting over 40 brand representatives and industry media. The event celebrated a major milestone in cruise retail, introducing a new, immersi…
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing the Freedom Fare Price Promise, an early booking incentive to encourage guests to secure their cruises early for maximum value, according to a press release. The promise guarantees that guests who book a Freedom Fare wit…
  • After announcing earlier this week that repairs onboard the ship were progressing, Princess Cruises cancelled a third cruise onboard the Regal Princess. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the Nov. 10, 2024, sailing is no longer going ahead due to …
  • Adirondack Studios (ADKS) has appointed Annabella Colletti to the newly created role of vice president of business operations, according to a press release. Colletti brings over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she has led large-scal…
  • The Saint Lucia Cruise Port recently celebrated the launch of its 2024-25 cruise season alongside key tourism partners at an event held at Port Castries on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Organized in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the cerem…
  • Crystal announced today the finalization of an order with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for construction of a third ocean ship for a 2032 delivery. It will follow new ships for the brand that are scheduled for 2028 and 2030. All three ships will be …
  • Saga Cruises has launched new cruises for winter 2026, with every port call now including an excursion, according to a press release. Saga Cruises’ 2026 offerings include a range of new experiences such as volcano trekking at El Cuervo, stargazing in La Palma …
  • Viking has recently named its two newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, with a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt. Designed specifically for the Nile River, the ships were built at the Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail Viking’s popular…
  • Shore Excursions Group offers an alternative to cruise line excursions in ports of call worldwide, CEO Paul Kiritsy told Cruise Industry News. The company aims to provide higher-quality, lower-priced excursions in smaller groups through partnerships with local…
  • The Costa Pacifica is on its way to Brazil after kicking off a trans-Atlantic crossing to South America earlier this month. Set to spend the winter season serving the South American market, the Costa Cruises ship departed from Savona, Italy, on Nov. 3, 2024. T…
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