Windstar Cruises takes ownership of Star Seeker in Portugal
Windstar Cruises has taken ownership of Star Seeker in a handover ceremony held at WestSEA…
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Drogheda Port explores cruise potential as it prepares for 2026 masterplan
Gerard Deegan, Chairperson of Drogheda Port says that cruise ship calls should be part of…
MSC orders FOUR next-generation cruise ships from Meyer Werft
MSC Cruises placed an order for four next-generation cruise vessels with Meyer Werft in Papenburg,…
CLIA reveals more details of Expedition Summit 2026
CLIA has revealed more details for Expedition Summit on May 8, 2026. The event will…
Royal Caribbean drops Japan from China itineraries amid tensions
Royal Caribbean has dropped Japan from China itineraries amid escalating tensions between the countries. Royal…
Costa Cruises hosts Global Summit in Barcelona.
Costa Cruises have hosted the second Global Summit in Barcelona for 2,500 participants who attended…
Cruise newbuild Four Seasons I completes sea trials
Four Seasons Yachts have completed sea trials for its entry vessel into the cruise-sail market,…
Seabourn to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26 live across its ocean fleet
Seabourn has announced that it secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup…
Mercedes-Maybach reveal Maybach Ocean Club concept on new super yacht
Mercedes-Maybach has revealed the Maybach Ocean Club concept in partnership with Splendid Sea. The programme…
Tarragona cruise port targets record growth in 2026
Tarragona Cruise Port concluded the 2025 season with 62 calls, maintaining strong performance following previous…
Ribbon cut at Royal Caribbean’s latest private island in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The…
Royal Caribbean plans return of Legend of the Seas to Florida for winter 2027-28
Royal Caribbean newbuild Legend of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale for the 2027-28…
Australia’s Caledonian Sky sold by APT to Greek operator Kalamata
Caledonian Sky , formerly Renaissance Six, has been sold to Greek operator Kalamata Shipping. Kalamata acquired…
PortMiami sets new daily passenger record
PortMiami has reported that November 30 was the busiest day in its history withten cruise…
Riviera Travel launches new Grand Tour itinerary
Riviera Travel is expanding the Grand Tour collection with the 15-day itinerary A Taste of…
UNIMED completes acquisition of Elssi Maritime
Unimed, a supplier of medicine and equipment for merchant ships, has completed the acquisition of…
RYacht reveals details of Sefu newbuild
R Yacht has revealed details of its newbuild to be named the Sefu for delivery…
Lost Returns introduces asset tagging and embraces AI for lost and found services
Lost Returns has introduced asset tagging for proactive matching and embraced AI for detailed item…
12pc growth & potential for more – CLIA’s Andy Harmer updates Irish trade on cruise trends
Andy Harmer, managing director of CLIA London, delivered a keynote at the Cruise Lines International…
Finishing touches completed on cruise newbuild Star Seeker in China
The finishing touches have been completed on Star Seeker ahead of next week’s delivery to…
Marc Kazlauskas appointed President of Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed Marc Kazlauskas as president. Kazlauskas assumes the role on…
Mystic Cruises signs newbuild deal with China
Mystic Cruises has signed a newbuild deal with China Merchants in Haimen, Jiangsu Province. The…
Jamaica cruise ports reopen after hurricane with arrival of Resilient Lady
Jamaica’s ports have reopened after Hurricane Melissa. Authorities has described the reopening as display of…
Rosslare Europort seeks planning permission for €220m transformation
Iarnród Éireann has lodged its application for planning permission for the €220m transformation of Rosslare…
MSC reveals new family activities at Ocean Cay Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises has revealed new entertainment activities at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve from January…
China’s Huaxia reveals plan to operate largest cruise fleet in Asia
China’s Huaxia International Cruise will be forming the largest cruise fleet in Asia through state-led…
P&O to introduce five-berth cabins on Arvia, Britannia and Iona
P&O Cruises is introducing fifty five-berth cabins across Arvia, Britannia, and Iona, giving agents will…
Marella cruise line launches Umi Sushi, its fourth a la carte venue on Marella Voyager
Marella Cruises has launched Umi Sushi as the fourth a la carte venue on Marella…
‘Homeporting in Ireland still an option’ – Royal Caribbean
The Irish cruise market has considerable room for expansion, with current penetration rates lagging behind…
Trafalgar names two loyal customers as Godmothers for Verity and Reverie
Trafalgar has appointed Cassandra Estrella-Roca and Kate McIntosh as Godmothers for its new river cruise…
French senate approves €15 per head tax for cruise passengers
The French Senate has approved a €15 fee per cruise passenger per stop in France.…
Royal Caribbean reveals further details of Paradise Island in the Bahamas ahead of opening
Royal Caribbean revealed details of its Royal Beach Club Paradise Island on 4 December, with…
SIXTEEN new cruise ships that will launch in 2026
Legend of the Seas under construction in Finland The cruise industry is anticipating 14 new…
Road hauliers criticise price hike by Dublin Port
Barry O’Connell CEO of Dublin Port The Irish Road Hauliers Association has criticized Dublin Port’s…
Port Canaveral confirmed as busiest cruise port in the world
John Murray CEO of Port Canaveral Port Canaveral is confirmed as the busiest cruise port…
Villa Vie Residences to launch second residential cruise brand
Kathy Villalba CEO of Villa Vie Villa Vie Residences plans to launch a new luxury…
WATCH: Riviera newbuild Radiance naming ceremony on the Danube
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GALLERY: Naming ceremony for Riviera Radiance in Budapest
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Roundup of Black Friday deals at cruise lines
Six ships in Port Canaveral Costa Cruises offered fares starting from €52 per person per…
‘Everything included’ – Riviera sets out river cruise advantages for Irish trade
Phil Hullah and Carrie Day of Riviera travel Carrie Day, country manager for Riviera, took…