Cruise News

  • Aurora Expeditions announced a new maximum passenger capacity for its polar voyages, effective immediately, according to a press release. For its 2024-25 Antarctic season and beyond, the company will limit the number of passengers to 130 across its fleet, incl…
  • Plantours has published its new deployment program with sailings scheduled through the spring of 2026, the company announced in a press release. Operating the Hamburg, the Germany-based cruise line said it is increasing its focus on departures from German port…
  • The AIDAdiva marked the opening of Sweden’s first shore power connection for cruise ships at the Port of Stockholm on July 25, 2024, according to a press release. This facility allows cruise ships to use shore power while docked, reducing emissions. AIDA…
  • Quark Expeditions announced its most extensive Arctic expedition to date, the “Northwest Passage to Newfoundland: Glaciers, Mountains and Wildlife.” This exclusive journey invites guests aboard the Ultramarine for a 2,500-nautical-mile adventure ac…
  • Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said the company felt confident about its path of growth when asked about future ship orders on the company’s second quarter earnings call. Liberty said the company was “always” designing the next clas…
  • The Australian port of Eden is set to receive larger ships and more frequent calls thanks to a modification to the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension, the Port Authority of New South Wales announced in a press release. The changes are part of a plan appr…
  • According to the latest edition of the Global Cruise Ship Index by Cruise Industry News, Carnival Cruise Line’s recently announced new ships will be among the largest in the world. Scheduled to enter service between 2029 and 2033, the vessels will be bui…
  • Silversea has appointed Barbara Biffi as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately, according to a press release. Biffi joined Silversea in 2007 and has held various roles within the company. She will relocate to Miami and oversee Silversea’…
  • Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas on its inaugural call on July 21, according to a press release. The passengers of the vessel, which entered service earlier this month, were welcomed with festivities th…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported second quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $3.11 and Adjusted EPS of $3.21. According to a statement, these results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand and …
  • Holland America Line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join Westerdam’s “Majestic Japan” cruise and visit his hometown of Hiroshima, according to a press release. Departing Sept. 1, 2024, the sailing will feature three Morimoto By Sea pop-up …
  • American Cruise Lines announced in a press release that the American Liberty, the third new Coastal Cat in the company’s fleet, has completed sea trials. Delivered by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the 100-passenger ship is the latest addition to American̵…
  • Neuron has launched the Neuron Pulse app for iOS, enabling “zero-touch” Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement and monitoring from any iOS device, according to a press release. The app allows customers to monitor connectivity performance and QoE a…
  • Princess Cruises has announced its largest Alaska season ever for 2026, featuring the debut of its newest ship, the Star Princess, according to a press release. The expanded Alaska program includes eight ships, 180 departures from six ports and 19 destinations…
  • MSC Cruises has revealed the attractions and experiences for guests in The Harbour, the new outdoor space on the upcoming MSC World America, launching in 2025. Located in the ship’s Family Aventura district, The Harbour is an outdoor park offering a variety of…
  • In a first for a North American port, two ATB tug-barges provided ship-to-ship LNG refueling for two cruise ships in Port Canaveral earlier this week. According to the Canaveral Port Authority, the operation involved two ships homeported at the port: Royal Car…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Splendor started a repositioning cruise to Singapore ahead of its upcoming drydock stay. Departing from Sydney, the 15-night voyage includes stops at destinations in Australia and Southeast Asia before arriving at its final destina…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has integrated the Seaware reservation system by Versonix, according to a company statement. The technology is expected to enhance booking processes and personalize customer experiences for Hurtigruten, improving overall customer j…
  • Global Ports Holding has reported net income of $10.3 million on adjusted revenues of $172.7 million for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $!0.5 million on adjusted revenues of $117.2 million for the previous year, according to it…
  • GIT Coatings and Coral Expeditions have formalized an agreement to implement a combination of robotic hull grooming and graphene-based hard foul release coatings on the Coral Adventurer, according to a press release. The company said that the 120-guest ship re…
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