What next for Rosslare as Stena decides to end Cherbourg service?
Johan Edelman of Stena Line Rosslaore Europort says it has been inctonact with shipping operators…
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Viking Vesta officially named at ceremony in Split
Viking Vesta was officially named in a ceremonial event held in Split, Croatia over the…
Norway allows councils to introduce 3pc tax on cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway Norway will introduce a new set of tourism taxes…
‘No changes in Dubai based ships due to Middle East crisis’ – Josh Weinstein
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, said the recent escalation…
Viking takes delivery of Viking Vesta in Ancona
Viking has taken delivery its latest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, during a delivery ceremony…
Riviera Radiance returns from maiden voyage on the Danube River
The Riviera Radiance has returned from its maiden voyage along the Danube River, featuring a…
Reopening of Terminal 3 at Holyhead Port delayed by two weeks
Johan Edelman of Stena Line Stena Line expressed disappointment over the announcement of a two-week…
Carnival to open Celebration Key in Grand Bahama on July 19
Carnival Cruise Line will open Celebration Key in Grand Bahama on July 19, 2025, welcoming…
Record profits and record revenues of $6.3bn for Carnival cruise line in April-June 2025
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation reported a net income of $565m for Q2…
Greece introduces new cruise tax for summer 2025
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister The Greek government is rolling out a new visiting tax…
Stena Line rebrands lounges in celebration of 2025 Welsh Year of Croeso
1/6/11 Mandatory Credit Darren Kidd/Presseye.com Stena Line is rebranding its Hygge Lounges to Hwyl Lounges…
Regal Princess becomes 1,500th cruise ship to call to Belfast harbour
Joe O’Neill CEO of Belfast harbour Belfast Harbour celebrated its 1,500th cruise call with the…
TEN key takeaways from the MedCruise annual assembly in Cartagena
Figen Ayan president of Medcruise MedCruise successfully concluded its 66th General Assembly in Cartagena, Spain,…
Irish Ferries introduces ‘Pet Den’ lounges on 12 daily sailings
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries has introduced ‘Pet Den’ lounges on up…
AmaWaterways names its first Colombia-based ship
Catherine Powell of AMAwaterways AmaWaterways has named its first Colombia-based ship, AmaMagdalena in Mompox, marking…
Carnival loyalty scheme update gets mixed reaction from cruising community
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is to update its loyalty scheme and…
Port activity slightly up in January to March 2025
Denis Smyth of Dublin Airport CSO figures report 2,557 vessels arrived in Irish ports in…
Toiletries & headphones the most packed items for river cruise – TUI
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI River Cruises’ research shows 36pc clients plan to travel…
Carnival Cruise Line is to fine cruise users who digress from company guidelines
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is to fine cruise users who digress…
Carnival Panorama alters cruise due to hurricane
Captain Carlo Queirolo The Carnival Panorama was rerouted from its original course due to the…
No floating theme parks – Holland America launches ‘Refreshingly Free’ campaign
Kacy Cole of Holland America Holland America Line’s “Refreshingly Free” campaign draws on research and…
Princess Cruises 2027 Europe cruise programme features 200 sailings across five ships
Gus Antorcha president of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027 Europe cruise programme,…
NCL launches ‘sail and sustain’ report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) released its 2024 “Sail and Sustain” report, detailing alignment with…
P&O cancels 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled for January 2027
P&O Cruises has cancelled a 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled on the Ventura for January 2027,…
Cruise Scotland says passenger levy could ‘undermine years of investment’ in the sector.
Rob Mason of Cruise Scotland Cruise Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s cruise ship…
Ritz Carlton group takes delivery of Luminara at Saint Nazaire
The Luminara, the third ship from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, was successfully delivered on June…
Celebrity Cruises 2026 President’s Cruise to circuit Eastern Med
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2026 President’s Cruise, an…
Power outage causes MSC to cancel Genoa sailings on MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra MSC Orchestra faced two last-minute sailing cancellations due to an electrical issue that…
Spanish startup Alma cruises ceases operations without sailing after charter terminated
Elisardo Sánchez president of Alma cruises Alma Cruises has officially ceased operations, citing the unilateral…
Holland America Line to bring third ship to Northern Europe in 2027
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line will introduce its third ship,…
Norwegian Cruise Line adds 49 cabins to three ships during dry dock
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has added 49 cabins to its fleet during…
Royal Caribbean announces additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International announced an additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas from…
Cunard to charge for room service in Britannia grade
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard says it will begin charging for room…
TUI cruises launches Mein Schiff Flow at Monfalcone shipyard
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have officially launched the Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard,…
Celebrity Cruises to invest $250m in Solstice-class upgrades
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is investing over $250m to modernise its…
Catherine Powell new CEO of AmaWaterways
Catherine Powell of AMAwaterways Rudi Schreiner, the current CEO and co-founder of AmaWaterways, is transitioning…
Norway to introduce head charge for cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway The Norwegian Parliament is currently considering a tax specifically…
Royal’s Star of the Seas completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas has successfully completed its sea trials and returned…
A record 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2024, up 11.3pc
Over 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2026, Andy Harmer of the Crjuise Likne International…
TUI brings forward launch of Mein Schiff Flow by two months in summer 2026
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise The new Mein Schiff Flow is now scheduled to enter…