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U-Boat Worx Unlocks Exploration Frontiers with Viking and Seabourn
U-Boat Worx announced in a press release that Viking and Seabourn have engaged in research initiatives using its onboard submarines,...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 232 min read
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From Mega-Ships to Residential Vessels - A New Era of Innovation
The cruise industry is experiencing an extraordinary transformation in 2025. New vessels, groundbreaking technology, and innovative...
Ralph de Klijn
Apr 173 min read
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MSC World America Sailing Inaugural Cruise to Caribbean
The new MSC World America recently set sail on its maiden cruise to the Caribbean, after arriving in PortMiami earlier this month ,...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 172 min read
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Carnival Cruise Line: More Choices Than Ever
“We have 29 ships open for sale today for an incredible portfolio of options that are available to our guests,” Ugo Savino, senior...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 172 min read
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Windstar Reveals Star Seeker’s Dining and Lounge Venue Interiors
Windstar Cruises released new images showcasing the interior design of the Star Seeker’s Amphora Restaurant, Main Lounge and Yacht Club....
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 172 min read
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Cruise Industry Revolution: From Mega-Ships to Residential Vessels
The cruise industry is experiencing an extraordinary transformation in 2025. New vessels, groundbreaking technology, and innovative...
Ralph de Klijn
Apr 163 min read
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Transcend Names River Ships: Connect and Evolve
Transcend Cruises announced the names of its first purpose-built river vessels for the B2B group market entering into service in 2026:...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 102 min read
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Fincantieri and Viking Unveil First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
Fincantieri and Viking have revealed plans to build the industry’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ships. According to a joint...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 92 min read
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Meyer Yachts and Ulyssia Residences to Build Residential Yacht
Meyer Yachts and Ulyssia Residences have announced their upcoming project, the Ulyssia, a 320-meter residential yacht. The build process...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 92 min read
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Cruise CEOs Comment on State of Industry and Economy
Cruise industry senior leaders were in Miami Beach on Tuesday morning for a state of the industry panel. Josh Weinstein, president, CEO...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 93 min read
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Meyer Turku Reaches Turnaround, Reports Positive 2024 Results
Meyer Turku Group’s financial result for 2024 has been published. The company said in a press release that its turnover was 1.80 billion...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 82 min read
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Aman Reveals Name of First Ship Debuting in 2027
Aman at Sea will launch its luxury yacht in 2027 and has revealed its name: Amangati, which means “peaceful motion” in Sanskrit,...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 81 min read
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AIDA Orders Two New Ships From Fincantieri
Carnival Corporation today announced an order for two new ships for AIDA Cruises, for a new class of mid-sized vessel. The agreement with...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 82 min read
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MSC and Chantiers Celebrate Milestones for Three World Class Ships
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique marked major milestones for three World Class ships on March 27 at the shipyard in...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 12 min read
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Fincantieri Confirms Marella Order for 2 Newbuilds
Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the design and construction of two new cruise ships for the Marella...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 11 min read
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Ambassador: First Cruise Line to Install Zelim’s MOB System
Ambassador Cruise Lines announced in a press release that Zelim’s detection system, ZOE, will be installed aboard the Ambition, marking...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Apr 12 min read
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Carnival Corporation Coats 16th Ship with Aquaterras
Carnival Corporation has applied the Aquaterras biocide-free coating to its 16th vessel, the AIDAdiva, following the ship’s latest...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 282 min read
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Yuka Yacht Launches New Website
iStrive is excited to announce the launch of Yuka Yacht's stunning new website ( www.yukayacht.com ), marking a significant milestone in...
Ralph @ iStrive
Mar 272 min read
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Havila Emphasizes Importance of Environmentally Friendly Ships
Speaking at a press conference about the research project “LNGameChanger,” Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages, said: “We have, together...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 272 min read
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Disney Destiny Hits the Water at Meyer Werft
The new Disney Destiny touched the water for the first time at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Set to be delivered in...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 272 min read
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Avalon Waterways Announces Fleet-Wide Refresh for Suite Ships
Avalon Waterways is enhancing its fleet of Suite Ships with a series of upgrades aimed at improving style, comfort and connectivity, the...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 242 min read
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Curacao Conducts Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth
Curacao is partnering with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 241 min read
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Norwegian Aqua Welcomes First Guests in Europe
The new Norwegian Aqua arrived in Lisbon this week to welcome its first guests onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 242 min read
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Carnival 2025 Q1: Record Setting Financial Results
Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the first quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 215 min read
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Viking Launches 2025 European River Season
Viking has launched its 2025 European river season, with its fleet of Viking Longships setting sail along Europe’s waterways, the company...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 211 min read
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New Cruise Line Announced, Sailing First Voyage in 2026
Navigator will be the first of five cruise ships from Crescent Seas. The ship is currently owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 212 min read
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iStrive Launches New Website Showcasing Industry Services
iStrive has launched its new website, www.istrive-ltd.com , highlighting its range of specialized solutions for the cruise industry. The...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 211 min read
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Captain Kate Named Four Seasons Captain
Four Seasons Yachts announced the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 212 min read
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MSC Virtuosa: New Entertainment Lineup Featuring Dirty Dancing: In Concert
MSC Cruises has revealed a new entertainment lineup for the MSC Virtuosa during the summer 2025 season, which will include the...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 212 min read
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Strong Cash Offer’ Drove Sale of Seabourn Ship
A strong cash offer from Mitsui Ocean Cruises drove the latest Seabourn ship sale, said Josh Weinstein, president and CEO of Carnival...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 211 min read
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Supporting marine casualty investigations in the Pacific
Pacific countries have enhanced their capacity to conduct marine casualty investigations following a technical IMO training course in...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 171 min read
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International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) conclude
The IMO's 2023 GHG Reduction Strategy commits Member States to adopting mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 172 min read
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises buys a second Seabourn ship
Seabourn Sojourn, on top, is the younger sister of Mitsui Ocean Fuji (ex Seabourn Odyssey), belowPHOTOS: MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES Mitsui...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 172 min read
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TUI Cruises’ newest ship licenced for relaxation
The vessel is centred on relaxation offering a feel-good factorPHOTO: TUI CRUISES With a capacity of 3,984 lower berths it's the largest...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 175 min read
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Paul Gauguin Announces Kids Sail and Fly Free Offer
Paul Gauguin Cruises has introduced the “Kids Sail & Fly Free” offer, which features complimentary roundtrip airfare between Los Angeles...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 172 min read
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Fred. Olsen Returns to Newcastle for Spring and Summer Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returned to Newcastle on Saturday, March 15, 2025, offering spring and summer sailings to Norway, Portugal,...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 172 min read
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Tauck's new France riverboats are called Serene and Lumière
Tauck's new river vessels in France will be called Serene, to operate on the Seine, and Lumière, on the Rhône. The names were chosen...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 83 min read
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Ambassador Introduces Asset Portal for Travel Agents
Ambassador Cruise Line has launched a new asset portal designed to support travel agents and streamline sales, according to a press...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 81 min read
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Luxury Cruise Capacity: Big Spike in Mediterranean for 2026
According to the 2025 Luxury Market Report , published by Cruise Industry News , the Mediterranean is expecting a 32.1 year-over-year...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 81 min read
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