Porto Cruise Terminal Reports Remarkable Growth in 2024: A Record-Breaking Year
Cruise activity at the Porto Cruise Terminal, situated at the Port of Leixoes, has seen remarkable growth, achieving record levels in 2024. The terminal reported 152 cruise ship ar
€50 Million Modernization of Zeebrugge Port’s Swedish Quay: Shore Power and New Cruise Terminal on the Horizon
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced a significant €40-50 million modernization project for the Swedish Quay located in Zeebrugge, Belgium. This initiative focuses pri
MSC Cruises Teams Up with Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom for Star-Studded Big Game Ad Campaign
MSC Cruises has launched its first Big Game advertisement featuring Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom. This 60-second spot aims to highlight the unique blend of Euro
Progress Update: Restoration of Cruise Pier in Port of Volos, Greece After 2023 Flood Damage
The Port Authority of Volos in Greece has initiated debris removal operations at the cruise pier, which were severely affected by the catastrophic floods of 2023. An estimated 700,
Celebrity Cruises Unveils “Dream Makers” Initiative for a Personalized Ship Design Experience
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a groundbreaking program called "Dream Makers," which invites passengers to participate in the design of its latest ship, the Celebrity X
Nice Takes a Stand Against Overtourism: Large Cruise Ships Banned
Nice, located on the French Riviera, has initiated a significant policy change regarding cruise ship docking to address the issue of overtourism. On January 21st, 2025, Mayor Chris
Hurtigruten/HX Expeditions Debuts Exciting First Greenland Cruises from New York City
HX Expeditions, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, has announced the launch of its inaugural Greenland voyages, marking a significant addition to the expedition cruising op
CMP-Copenhagen Malmö Port Sets Ambitious Goal of 1 Million Passengers by 2025
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) reported significant cruise activity in 2024, coming close to welcoming 1 million passengers, and anticipates surpassing that number in 2025. In 2024, t
Ferry Services Suspended Between Isle of Wight and Southampton Amid Storm Herminia
Ferry services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton in the UK have been suspended indefinitely due to the impact of Storm Herminia. Red Funnel, the service provider, confirmed
Port of Bilbao Embraces OPS and Solar Energy for Sustainable Development
The Port of Bilbao in Spain has recently obtained approval to build a photovoltaic solar plant aimed at supplying renewable energy to vessels docked at two of its three cruise term