Stena launches freight-only service from Dublin to newly developed port at Birkenhead
Paul Grant of Stena Stena Line has launched a new Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service to…
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Sun Princess maiden voyage now scheduled for February 28 from Rome as ship is delivered
Sun Princess Princess Cruises has taken delivery of the Sun Princess at Fincantieri shipyard. The…
Carnival orders 5,282 passenger cruise ship from Meyer Werft Papenburg for delivery 2027
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation and Meyer Werft have agreed to build another…
TUI cruise reports average daily rate rises to €169
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Group reported increased occupancy and ticket prices for its…
Liam O’Brien to introduce new 300-passenger ship to operate from Doolin
Doolin Ferry is set to introduce a new 300-passenger ship to operate from Doolin, Co…
Busiest ever year for Porto Terminal with 116 cruise calls
Nuno Araújo of Porto Port of Leixões Cruise Port Porto Cruise Terminal says 2023 was…
Historic Naomh Éanna dismantled for scrap as rescue attempts run out of time and money
The historic Aran islands ferry Naomh Éanna has been dismantled for scrap after efforts to…
23 each year and counting: Pier extension approved to enhance Killybegs as a cruise ship destination
John McLaughlin CEO of Donegal Council Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre in County Donegal has been…
Gwen Stefani announced as the godmother of Carnival Jubilee
Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani has been announced as the godmother of the Carnival Jubilee cruise…
Cunard bookings up 25pc in January
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard reported a record number of guests booked…
Cunard Queen Anne to be named in Liverpool on June 3
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, will have…
‘Conflict not affecting Royals cruise bookings in Europe’ – Royal Caribbean
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty says bookings for 2024…
Global Airlines acquires A380-800 from China Southern
James Asquith CEO of Global Airlines London-based startup Global Airlines has acquired full ownership of…
Allure of the Seas to drydock in early 2025, & add new dining facilities, waterslides
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is scheduled to undergo…
Firenze handed over to Carnival Cruise Line under Costa by Carnival concept
Carnival Firenze. in Cadiz The former Costa Cruises ship, Carnival Firenze, has been handed over…
Royal passengers turning to mobile devices for onboard spend – Jason Liberty
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group passengers are increasingly prebooking onboard experiences and…
Cunard promotion offers 10pc off selected 2024 voyages
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard is launching a new promotion offering guests…
‘Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that forever changes the status quo’ – Jason Liberty
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, highlighted the launch…
Royal Caribbean has just had the five best booking weeks of the company’s history
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group reported the five best booking weeks of…
Giles Hawke to head up new EMEA division for Celebrity cruises as Claire Stirrup is promoted
Giles Hawke of Avalon Celebrity Cruises has announced a new structure for its EMEA business…
Port of Cork Company anticipates 23pc rise in cruise ship visits
Eoin McGettigan CEO of Cork Port The Port of Cork Company anticipates a 23pc increase…
Waterways Ireland to raise annual mooring fees from €578 to €4,000
John McDonagh CEO of Waterways Ireland Houseboat communities along Ireland’s canals are facing steep fee…
More Red Sea reroutes as Carnival changes itineraries for 12 ships
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation has decided to reroute itineraries for 12 ships…
Carnival private island Celebration Key will have five areas
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is developing a new exclusive destination in…
Celebrity cruises lays out plans for 2024
Valerie Murphy wins the supplier award at the Worldchoice conference 2023 The Celebrity Ascent will…
Seaport ‘contingency plans’ in place to manage new Brexit rules
Eamonn O’Reilly CEO of Dublin Port Irish sea ports say they have contingency plans in…
Naming ceremony for Icon of the Seas takes place today
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean The naming ceremony for Icon of the Seas, the world’s…
Silversea Silver Moon switches to Europe from Red Sea for 2024 season
Silversea Silver Moon Silversea Cruises has changed the schedule of Silver Moon, due to the…
SS United States may have to be removed from its berth
SS United States A bench trial has begun in U.S. District Court, in litigation between…
‘A new class of smaller Royal Caribbean ships will be amazing’
Michael Bayley of Royal Caribbean The press conference for the launch cruise of Icon of…
More cruise ships are homeporting in Florida in 2024 than ever before
Andy Harmer More cruise ships are homeporting in Florida in 2024 than ever before, with…
Travel agents and press board Icon of the Seas for debut voyage in Miami
Reception area, Icon of the seas debut voyage Chops grill, Icon of the seas debut…
Hurtigruten Maud rescheduled programme includes Dublin call
Hurtiguten Maud Daniel Skjeldam CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced that the Maud will…
Dublin will be among first ports of call for new-build Viking Vesta
Viking’s newest vessel, named Viking Vesta, is set to enter service in mid-2025. It will…
MSC cruise to move North American hub to Miami from Fort Lauderdale
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises3 MSC Group is investing $100min a new facility in…
TOGETHER: World’s largest cruise ships Icon & Wonder of the Seas
The world’s two largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas and its…
Princess Cruises launches promotion for third and fourth guests
Rebecca Kelly of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is offering reduced fares for third and fourth…
MSC cancels three Grand Voyage cruises due to Red Sea instability
MSC Virtuoso MSC Cruises has cancelled three “Grand Voyage” cruises from South Africa and the…
Royal Caribbean cuts steel on Icon of the Seas sister ship
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has started the construction process of its third…
Royal Caribbean: the year ahead as Icon of the Seas prepares to enter service
Icon of the Seas during sea trials Royal Caribbean International plans to introduce two new…