Irish Ferries to reintroduce the James Joyce cruise ferry on Dublin–Holyhead from May
Irish Ferries will reintroduce the James Joyce cruise ferry to its fleet in May 2025.…
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Marella Cruises orders two new cruise ships to be designated for English & Irish markets
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on…
Norwegian Aqua trans-Atlantic crossing will now terminate in New York instead of Boston
The first trans-Atlantic crossing of Norwegian Aqua will now terminate in New York City instead…
CSO reports 292 cruise ships visited Irish ports in 2024
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office A total of 292 cruise ships visited…
Celebrity Cruises cancels stops in Labadee until April 2026
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has cancelled visits to Labadee, Haiti, for…
Irish Ferries to provide discounted travel for autistic passengers on all ferry routes
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries has partnered with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity,…
MSC reveals retail options on MSC World America
MSC World Europa, Shopping Gallery MSC Cruises has revealed its retail offerings for the MSC…
Riviera Travel expands 2026 offerings to include new festive river cruise
Ralph Uhlemann of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 offerings to include a…
Phoenix Reisen rivership MS Aurelia naming ceremony takes place in Bonn
The MS Aurelia’s Godmother Bianca Rödig and Director of Ship Travel Michael Schulze. The MS…
America’s FAA introduces rules to hide private aircraft ownership
Michael G Whitaker FAA Administrator The FAA has introduced new data privacy rules allowing private…
Foot passengers still one in FIVE of ferry users – Stena Line
Paul Grant of Stena Line Data from Stena Line indicates that over 20pc of its…
Marine Hotel Association concludes 40th anniversary conference & trade show
Caroline Pritchard director of the Marine Hotel Association The Marine Hotel Association’s (MHA) 40th anniversary…
Holland America Line expands single barrel whiskey programme
Holland America Line is expanding its single barrel whiskey programme to include nine selections starting…
Disney Destiny touches water at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
The Disney Destiny touched the water for the first time at Meyer Werft shipyard in…
Riviera Travel updates trade on two new ultra-premium ships to debut in 2025
Riviera Travel has updated then trade on the two new ultra-premium ships will debut this…
Avalon Waterways launches inaugural cruises in Bordeaux
Avalon Waterways has launched its inaugural cruises in Bordeaux with the introduction of the Bonjour…
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrate delivery of MSC World America
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated the delivery of the MSC World America and…
Keel laid for Seven Seas Prestige at ceremony in Venice
The keel-laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Prestige has taken place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces busiest ever sales day after launch of 2025-2026 winter programme
Geoff Ridgeon, head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines experienced…
TUI subsidiary Marella Cruises to acquire two new ships to refresh ageing fleet
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises TUI subsidiary Marella Cruises is planning to acquire two new…
The other Belfast (in Maine) votes to ban cruise ships after nine calls in 2024
Eric Sanders Mayor of Belfast Maine Belfast, Maine, has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships…
SS Emilie & three Mystery Cruises to lead Uniworld’s 50th anniversary celebrations n 2026
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary in…
Norwegian Aqua arrives in Lisbon to take first guests on board
The new Norwegian Aqua has arrived in Lisbon, hosting its first guests after delivery from…
Avalon reveals schedule to refurbish river cruise fleet
Avalon Waterways will refresh its fleet of Suite Ships, including Avalon Alegria, Avalon View, and…
Record yields, record bookings, higher prices all reported by Carnival cruise group
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation reported advanced booking levels for 2026 sailings reached…
Florida real estate developer starts residential cruises onboard former Regent Seven Seas Navigator
Crescent Seas Navigator Crescent Seas plans to launch a luxury residential cruising product onboard the…
MSC Virtuosa offers Dirty Dancing in concert entertainment option
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa will offer the live-to-film concert Dirty Dancing:…
Ferry and maritime industries convene for seafarers’ conference in Limerick
Aodán Mac Donnacha, Skipper with Aran Island Ferries The NMCI Seafarers’ Conference drew delegates and…
Viking takes delivery of latest rivercruise vessel Viking Nerthus
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus from Meyer’s…
Viking to dedicate four river cruise vessels in Europe to Chinese market in 2025
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking will dedicate four river vessels in Europe to the…
Norwegian Luna floats out in Italy ahead of delivery in April 2026
default Fincantier has completed its first float out, of Norwegian Luna ahead of its delivery…
Celestyal latest cruise line to cancel calls to Santorini
Chris Theophilides CEO of Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises has cancelled calls to Santorini in March…
Clydebuilt reveals plans for 724-passenger residential cruise ship
Clydebuillt director Tommy McGinn Clydebuilt plans to launch the Dark Island, a residential cruise ship,…
‘Curiosity cruising’ – Silversea reveals new brand positioning
Bert Hernandez President of Silversea Silversea has announced its new brand positioning, “To Finding More,”…
Virgin Voyages reveals entertainment lineup for Brilliant Lady ahead of launch
Virgin Voyages is introducing an enhanced entertainment lineup for the Brilliant Lady, which is set…
Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s launch
Norwegian Aqua Fincantieri has successfully delivered the Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s…
Bid to end Canadian cruise stops for ships travelling from Seattle to Alaska
Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan announced plans to suspend the law requiring cruise ships to…
Asuka III begins sea trials in the North Sea
The Asuka III, an LNG-powered vessel built for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise brand by Meyer…
Viking cruise line does not have a private island ‘where people go to get fleeced’ – CEO Torstein Hagen
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, asserted the company’s strong brand…
Lindblad put former Celebrity Xpedition into service on Galapagos
The National Geographic Gemini has begun service with Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions in the Galapagos, following…