MSC World America embarks on maiden cruise to the Caribbean
The MSC World America has recently set sail on its maiden cruise to the Caribbean,…
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Royal Caribbean will continue to lead cruise industry for a decade
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International is projected to accommodate 7.7m passengers by…
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition starts cruise season in Cork
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland The 2025 cruise season at the…
Norwegian Aqua officially named in Miami
Norwegian Aqua has been officially named at PortMiami’s LEED Gold Certified terminal. The ceremony featured…
Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 12pc in 2024
Hugh Bruton of Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries recorded a 12pc increase in passenger numbers on…
12,000 attend naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga
TUI has officially named the Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga with over 12,000 attendees. Robbie…
World’s first hydrogen-powered ship scheduled for 2027
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Fincantieri and Viking announced plans to construct the industry’s first…
Emerald Cruises to deliver two new superyachts in 2027
Emerald Cruises has announced a multi-ship expansion for 2027, which includes the introduction of two…
Crystal updates menu for Osteria d’Ovidio
Crystal has introduced an updated menu for Osteria d’Ovidio created by chef Massimiliano Alajmo and…
Aman at Sea to name its first luxury yacht Amangati
Aman at Sea has announced the name of its first luxury yacht, Amangati, which means…
Transcend announces names of its first purpose-built river vessels
Transcend Cruises announced the names of its first purpose-built river vessels for the B2B market,…
TUI’s Marella Cruises launch trial for reusable coffee cups
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises, in partnership with Apollo Group, is launching a…
Carnival Festivale to debut in 2027, sailing from Port Canaveral
Carnival Festivale ceremony The Carnival Festivale will debut in 2027, sailing from Port Canaveral and…
Six Princess Cruises ships to sail in Europe in 2025
John Padgett of Princess Cruises The 2025 summer season for Princess Cruises in Europe will…
Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 concludes at the Miami Beach Convention Center
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in…
Drew Barrymore names MSC World America in Miami
Everson Bevelle, Cruise Director, Godmother, Drew Barrymore and Captain Dino Sagani. MSC Cruises officially named…
Fincantieri and Viking to construct cruise industry’s first hydrogen-powered ship
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Fincantieri and Viking announced plans to construct the industry’s first…
Steel cutting takes place for Carnival Festivale in Papenburg
Carnival Festivale ceremony The steel cutting ceremony has taken place for the Carnival Festivale at…
On board entertainment theme at second day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 took place from April 7-10 at the…
Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami looks back on year of unprecedented growth
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Cruise industry leaders have gathered for Seatrade Cruise Global in…
‘Constructive talks’ to fend off Mexico’s head tax for cruise calls in 2026
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation’s CEO Josh Weinstein discussed the company’s efforts to…
Royal Caribbean to introduce eight new ships over the next five years
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean The Royal Caribbean Group plans to introduce eight new ships…
MSC World America arrives in Miami ahead of tomorrow’s naming ceremony
The MSC World America has arrived in Miami, following its delivery from Chantiers de l’Atlantique…
Carnival orders two new ships for AIDA Cruises from Fincantieri
Carnival Corporation has announced an order for two new mid-sized ships for AIDA Cruises from…
Carnival reveals details of upcoming Carnival Festivale & Carnival Tropicale
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled details of its upcoming Excel-class ships, Carnival Festivale and Carnival…
Cruise Britain anticipates 2,500 cruise ship calls in 2025
Cruise Britain anticipates 2,500 cruise ship calls in 2025, with May recording the highest monthly…
MSC opens second cruise terminal in a week, this time in Miami
MSC has opened their Miami Cruise Terminal, their second terminal in a week after Barcelona,…
MSC Group opens terminal in Barcelona
MSC Group’s Cruise Division inaugurated the MSC Barcelona Terminal during the first call of Explora…
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.…
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…