Port NOLA Louisiana Achieves Record Cruise Passenger Movements in 2024
The Port of New Orleans, known as Port NOLA Louisiana, achieved an impressive milestone in 2024 by recording 1.2 million cruise passenger movements, exceeding its previous record f
RCI-Royal Caribbean Teams Up with MARES Center to Restore Coastal Ecosystems in Mahahual
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has formed a strategic partnership with the MARES Center to support the restoration and preservation of coastal ecosystems in Mahahual, Mexico.
HAL Unveils Mediterranean Bistro Concept at Rudi’s Sel de Mer
Holland America Line is set to enhance the dining experience at Rudi’s Sel de Mer aboard several of its ships, including the ms Rotterdam, ms Nieuw Statendam, and ms Koningsdam.
MXP Acquires Bytepoets: A Strategic Move to Enhance Digital Solutions for the Cruise Industry
MXP has announced the acquisition of Bytepoets, a software company known for app development. This strategic move aims to enhance MXP’s interactive Cabin TV (iTV) and guest m
Essential Tips from a Cruise Ship Veteran: The One Thing You Must Do Before Boarding!
A travel expert stresses the importance of arriving a day early before embarking on a cruise. This tip is particularly useful given the potential for flight delays or unexpected em
Harnessing Collective Intelligence: How a Promising Cruise Ship is Redefining Luxury Design
Celebrity Cruises is making waves with the introduction of its innovative design initiative for the Celebrity Xcel cruise ship, known as the Xcel Dream Makers program. This initiat
Cruise Lines Under Pressure: The Impact of Port Bans and Rising Fees on Itineraries
Cruise lines are encountering significant challenges as more ports impose restrictions on or outright ban cruise ships. This trend poses a serious threat to the traditional cruisin
Ferry Services Suspended Between Isle of Wight and Southampton Amid Storm Herminia
Ferry services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton have been suspended indefinitely due to the impact of Storm Herminia. Red Funnel, the ferry operator, has announced the can
Port of Bilbao Enhances Sustainability with Shore Power and Solar Energy Integration
The Port of Bilbao, Spain, has been granted permission to build a photovoltaic solar plant to supply renewable energy to vessels at two of its cruise docks, Getxo 2 and Getxo 3. Th
Windstar Cruises Announces Its Inaugural Winter Season in the Canary Islands (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)
Windstar Cruises has announced its inaugural winter season in the Canary Islands, scheduled from November 2025 to February 2026. The cruise line plans to offer nine 10-day voyages