Cruise News

  • 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…
  • The global cruise industry will see the addition of over 170,000 new berths across between now and 2036, according to the recently updated cruise ship orderbook published by Cruise Industry News. The orderbook to open September is valued at $57 billion, with e…
  • Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has renewed its broadcast sponsorship of the Sky Nature channel for 2024, after a successful collaboration in 2022, according to a press release. The partnership, facilitated by Sky Media and brokered by The Media People, aims to f…
  • Azamara Cruises announced a new promotion offering guests a $500 onboard credit and a choice of complimentary Wi-Fi or a Premium Beverage Package for guests booking a veranda or suite. This offer applies to select sailings booked between August 22 and October …
  • The Norwegian Jade recently arrived in Boston to kick off a fall season in the U.S. Northeast and Canada. Extending through late October, the program features a series of roundtrip cruises to destinations in Canada and New England, such as Corner Brook, Charlo…
  • A video published on social media shows the moment when the former Ocean Diamond wasbeached in Aliaga, Turkey. After 50 years of service, the expedition vessel arrived at the ship recycling yard to be dismantled last Saturday. As part of the beaching operation…
  • Coral Expeditions is wrapping up its 2024 Kimberley season, marking its 40th anniversary and 35 years of cruising the Kimberley coast, according to a company statement. This season saw a 42-voyage program and early departures to capture the waterfall season. C…
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