Cruise News

  • MAN PrimeServ has announced that starting in 2025, it will offer a retrofit package to convert conventional MAN four-stroke engines to dual-fuel methanol operation. According to a press release, customers will initially be able to upgrade existing MAN 48/60 en…
  • Intellian Technologies Inc. announced in a press release the completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its new TVRO (Television Receive-Only) system, the t360CK. Accomplished with the support of partners DVS and MTN SAT, the successful FAT testing co…
  • Virgin Voyages announced the introduction of 8 Legs Run Club, the first of its kind onboard, according to a company statement. Launching this fall, the 8 Legs Run Club (8LRC) is designed for all experience levels, from seasoned half-marathoners to those just s…
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises announced that it has priced its private offering of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2033. The aggregate principal amount of Notes to be issued was increased from the previously announced off…
  • Cruise Saudi has announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact, promoting sustainable and socially responsible business practices, according to a press release. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, the company pledges to integrate i…
  • Holland America Line is introducing a new series of 2026 cruises to take guests to experience celestial events, according to a company statement. Starting July 31, travelers can book these special Celestial Cruises to see sights like the Northern Lights, a tot…
  • Ambassador Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with Baggex, a dedicated luggage delivery service, to enhance the guest experience. Under the partnership, Baggex will manage all luggage requirements for Ambassador’s guests. The partnership ensure…
  • Chantiers de l’Atlantique has selected TMC Compressors (TMC) to supply the marine compressed air system for the two cruise ships under construction for Orient Express Silenseas, according to a press release. According to the company, TMC will supply a co…
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises announced in a press release the launch of a private offering of $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes due in 2033. According to a statement, the company plans to use the proceeds from this sale, along with borrowings from its revolvin…
  • According to the latest edition of the Global Cruise Ship Index by Cruise Industry News, the average age of a cruise ship is 17.5 years. With a total of 13 vessels set to enter service by the end of the year, the average  age of the global cruise ships will in…
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced two new incentives for its North American travel advisors in a recent press release. From July 15 to August 31, 2024, advisors can participate in a booking contest to win a complimentary Regent cruise for two on a select…
  • The Aranui 5 recently arrived in the fishing village of Teahupo’o to function as a floating hotel for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The 254-guest vessel is serving as an Olympic Village for sports delegations participating in the surfing competitions, …
  • Princess Cruises, in collaboration with Hollywood’s Magic Castle, announced three exclusive packages for its second Conjurer’s Cruise onboard the Sun Princess, according to a press release. Sailing November 9-16, 2024, roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale…
  • RED Hospitality and Leisure is entering the cruise industry, the company announced in a prepared statement. A provider of luxury watersports and resort services, RED plans to offer shore excursions to cruise guests across key ports of call in the Americas. …
  • The Fincantieri Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CASD), has established a research scholarship in honor of President Claudio Graziano, according to a press release. This initiative aims to commemorate his dedication to…
  • Princess Cruises will host the 2025 National Conference for Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, according to a press release. Announced by Selina Luketic, manager of national accounts for Princess Cruises, the conference will start in Fort Lauderdale on November 9 …
  • Classic Vacations has partnered with Project Expedition to facilitate booking excursions and tours, according to a press release. Travel advisors can now incorporate excursions from Project Expedition’s portfolio into client itineraries through the Classic Vac…
  • Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said the company’s new-to-cruise customers are up double-digits compared to 2023. Liberty was speaking on Royal Caribbean’s second quarter earnings call, which took place on Thursday. “Our addressable …
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled a selection of fly-cruise sailings from Newcastle in 2025 on the Balmoral. Setting sail from the Port of Tyne in September 2025, the itinerary features five cruises ranging from 12 to 52 nights in the Mediterranean, including …
  • The Porto Cruise Terminal reported increased cruise activity in the first half of 2024, welcoming 71 cruise ship calls and 73,341 cruise passengers, according to a press release. The figure reflects a 27 percent increase in calls and a 10 percent increase in p…
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