MSC to bring the fourth World Class ship to Port Canaveral for winter 2027-28
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises will deploy its fourth World Class ship…
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Royal expects 23pc revenue growth in 2025 with Ireland second biggest spenders
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group says stronger pricing on close-in demand and continued…
Viking’s 2026 newbuild to be named Viking Libra
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has announced that its second newbuild for 2026 will…
Holyhead restrictions will lead to higher prices – Irish road hauliers
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Restrictions on unaccompanied truck trailers traveling on Irish Sea ferries…
Sun Princess Mediterranean itineraries altered due to cruise ship congestion in ports
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has announced alterations to the Sun Princess Mediterranean…
MSC World America completes second set of sea trials off France
MSC World America The MSC World America completed its second set of sea trials and…
Four Seasons launches first ultra luxury ship in Fincantieri
The launch of the Four Seasons I took place on January 23, 2025, at the…
Celebrity Cruises announces launch of Xcel Dream Makers
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced the launch of Xcel Dream…
Celebrity Cruises ends itineraries for two Galapagos-based ships
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises bid farewell to its two Galapagos-based ships,…
Celebrity orders new Edge class cruise ship for delivery in 2028
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean Group has ordered a sixth Edge Series…
Miami port terminal openings to start with MSC next April (with Royal to follow in 2027)
Hydi Webb PortMiami director PortMiami director Hydi Webb has announced plans for 22 different cruise…
Jameson invites cruise ship bartenders to compete on black barrel cocktails & win trip to Cork
Jameson has launched the annual Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series, inviting cruise ship bartenders to…
European Waterways purchases Ireland’s only river cruise vessel, Shannon Princess
European Waterways has finalised the purchase of Shannon Princess, Ireland’s only luxury hotel barge, that…
Japan’s Asuka III floats out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
Japan’s Asuka III has floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg and is…
Hurtigruten Expeditions reveals discounts for 2025-6 programme
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Expeditions is providing discounts of up to €4,700 on…
Emerald Cruises completes keel-laying ceremony in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
Emerald Cruises has completed the successful keel-laying ceremony for its new vessel, the Emerald Kaia,…
Ponant acquires majority stake in river cruise specialist Aqua Expeditions
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant has aquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, known…
Viva Cruises names latest ship, Viva Enjoy, in Düsseldorf
Andrea Kruse and Jeannine Williamson at the ceremony Viva Cruises has celebrated the naming of…
Holyhead completes first day of sailings after six week closure
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Holyhead Port services from Dublin have completed their first day…
Unlimited cruising – Virgin Voyages reveals details of $200k Annual Pass
Nirmal Saverimuttu CEO of Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has announced its 2026 Annual Pass, priced…