Cruise News

  • Villa Vie Residence’s Odyssey departed from the Harland & Wolff shipyard on Wednesday for a set of sea trials outside Belfast. After arriving at the facility in late April, the 1993-built vessel spent the last four months undergoing preparations for …
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service has launched a new brand, Navadan by Wilhelmsen, following the successful integration of Stromme and Navadan into its portfolio. According to a press release, the strategic move aligns with Wilhelmsen’s goal to enhance its market…
  • Corvus Energy announced that the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System has received Type Approval from DNV.  According to the company, this is the first inherently gas-safe Fuel Cell System (FCS), making it the safest in the market. DNV’s approval confirms the…
  • MAN PrimeServ Hamburg, MAN Energy Solutions’ largest service center, is updating its core services in response to industry trends, such as alternative fuels, larger vessels and shorter port stays, by enhancing its workshop services and focusing on in-situ repa…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2026-27 sailings from Tampa and Mobile, offering cruises to The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. “As America’s cruise line, we continue to sail from more U.S. homeports than any other line and our 20…
  • Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for sailings on the Star Seeker, set to join the fleet in December 2025, with itineraries covering the Caribbean, Alaska and Japan. The Star Seeker’s maiden voyage begins on December 28, 2025, from Málaga, Spain, with a spe…
  • Cunard launched a new promotion, offering 10 percent off selected 2025 voyages. Running from September 4 to September 16, the offer applies on a range of voyages sailing between January 2025 and April 2026, including a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise on th…
  • The Grand Bahama Shipyard is set to receive a $665 million investment over the next few years, according to a report in The Tribune of Freeport. The amount was disclosed in a Heads of Agreement (HOA) document, which was signed by the Government of the Bahamas …
  • Carnival Cruise Line recently announced that it’s deploying the Carnival Miracle and the Carnival Spirit in Alaska in the summer of 2026. According to a press release, the two Spirit-class vessels will offer different itineraries departing from Seattle. …
  • Carnival Corporation is using a dual approach to address the economic downturn in Alaska’s seafood industry through its operations with Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. The company said in a press release that it supports local seafood business…
  • Keeping its ecological footprint as low as possible was high on the agenda at TUI Cruises from day one when the brand launched in 2008, according to CEO Wybcke Meier, who was speaking at the SMM event in Germany on Tuesday. “We were able to build new ships and…
  • Jason Gelineau, a veteran of the cruise industry with over 30 years of experience, is now focused on improving guest experiences through his company, JAG Hospitality. Gelineau said he is now supporting both new and established companies by offering specialized…
  • Consilium Safety Group has completed the acquisition of Daspos, according to a press release. Daspos, a Danish company specializing in gas, oil mist, and fuel vapor detection for fire safety, has developed patented sensor technology that predicts fire risks in…
  • The all new Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News is out and available for immediate download. This exclusive report highlights all the vessel transactions that took place between 1983 and August 2024, including secondhand sales, company…
  • American Cruise Lines is introducing a new riverboat to its fleet in 2026 with the American Encore, according to the company’s website. As part of a three-ship order announced by the company earlier this year, the 180-guest vessel will be the latest in the com…
  • Lloyd’s Register Group (LR) has agreed to acquire Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) from European private equity firm Oakley Capital, according to a company statement. Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) provides training, compliance, operational and HR software to ov…
  • Telenor Maritime announced in a press release a new partnership with Wallix to enhance cybersecurity in the maritime industry. This collaboration focuses on providing secure remote access solutions in response to the cybersecurity requirements of the new EU NI…
  • Mitsui Ocean Cruises today announced the program of shore excursions for its inaugural season, marking the 90-day countdown to the debut of its first ship, the Mitsui Ocean Fuji. According to the Japan-based company, which is operated by MOL Cruises, the tours…
  • AIDA Cruises officially opened its upgraded Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg, marking a significant step forward in maritime technology and operations on September 2, according to a press release. The new high-tech center, located in Hamburg’s HafenCit…
  • The Carnival Splendor is set to return to Sydney on September 9, showcasing a range of new upgrades after undergoing a drydock in Singapore, according to a press release. The ship now features enhanced dining venues, refurbished staterooms and a new red, white…
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