Driving the Future: AIDA’s Commitment to Sustainable Fuel Transition with 3,300 Tons of Bio-LNG and Increased Shore Power Utilization
In the first half of 2025, AIDA Cruises made significant strides in its efforts to transition to sustainable fuels, utilizing over 3,300 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG aboard
Valiant Lady and MSC World America Celebrate Inaugural Calls at Taino Bay, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has announced a significant milestone in its cruise industry, with the inaugural calls of the Virgin Voyages ship, Valiant Lady, and MSC̵
Global Ports Holding (GPH) Leads Coastal Cleanup Efforts Across Its Network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, recently celebrated International Coastal Cleanup Day with a significant initiative titled "From Ev
Virgin Voyages Unveils New Fare Structure with Exciting Tiered Options
Virgin Voyages has announced a new fare structure set to launch on October 7, 2025, named VoyageFair Choices. This initiative is designed to enhance transparency, flexibility, and
TUI’s Mein Schiff 7 Hosts Large-Scale Emergency Exercise in Warnemünde
An extensive emergency drill took place aboard TUI Cruises’ vessel, Mein Schiff 7, while it was docked at Warnemünde, Germany. This large-scale exercise was executed in coll
Fincantieri Unveils Star Princess: The Second Sphere-Class Vessel for Princess Cruises
Fincantieri has successfully completed and delivered the Star Princess, marking the launch of the second vessel in Princess Cruises’ Sphere-Class series. This ship is set to
Cruise Lines Adjust Caribbean Itineraries Due to Tropical Storm Humberto
Major cruise lines have revised their Caribbean itineraries due to the intensifying Tropical Storm Humberto, which has recently been upgraded to hurricane status as it moves northe
Bahamas Mandates Compulsory Pilotage for All Vessels, Including Cruise Ships
The Bahamian government has recently started to enforce a long-standing law requiring all vessels, including cruise ships, to use licensed maritime pilots when entering the nation&
ACL-Ambitious Plans: American Cruise Lines to Launch Domestic Great Lakes Voyages in 2026
American Cruise Lines has unveiled plans to launch three new itineraries on the US Great Lakes for the 2026 season. The voyages will operate from May to August aboard the American
Riviera Travel UK Launches Riviera Alba: A New Adventure on the Mekong for 2027
Riviera Travel UK is set to enter the Asian cruise market with the introduction of the Riviera Alba, a new river vessel aimed at operating on the Mekong River starting in 2027. Thi