ASUKA III Successfully Completes Inaugural LNG Bunkering in Singapore
The ASUKA III, Japan’s largest flagged cruise ship, has successfully conducted its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at the Singapore Cruise Centre. This operation
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Sets Sail for Inaugural Homeporting in Los Angeles
On May 31, RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Ovation of the Seas will make its inaugural arrival at the Port of Los Angeles’s World Cruise Center, marking the fi
Fred Olsen’s Borealis Set to Return to Dover, UK for Exciting Summer 2025 Cruises
Fred Olsen’s Borealis has resumed its operations from the Port of Dover, England, with a lineup of summer 2025 cruises to various destinations including Norway, Malta, Croati
Celebrity Cruises Set to Launch European River Voyages on the Rhine and Danube in 2027
Celebrity Cruises is set to make its debut in the European river cruise market in 2027, launching operations on the iconic Rhine and Danube rivers. This marks a significant shift f
Carnival Pride’s Greenland Itinerary Under Threat: The Impact of Shifting Sea Ice
Carnival Cruise Line has alerted passengers aboard the Carnival Pride about significant sea ice conditions that could affect the ship’s scheduled itinerary to Greenland. The
Fincantieri Unveils TUI’s Latest Ship: Mein Schiff Flow Launched in Monfalcone, Italy
On May 30, 2025, Fincantieri launched the Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel of TUI’s InTUItion-class, at its shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. This 160,000-GT cruise ship embodies
Celebrity Cruises Launches $250M Modernization Project for Solstice-Class Fleet
Celebrity Cruises has announced a major refurbishment initiative, committing over $250 million to upgrade its Solstice-class fleet. This extensive modernization will kick off with
Cairo Launches Inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum to Propel Maritime Tourism Strategy
On June 1-2, 2025, Cairo will host the inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum, themed “Navigate Egyptian Legacy.” This event stands as Egypt’s first dedicated forum for cruise tourism,
Legal Controversy Erupts Over Skagway’s Revised Excursion Tax Policy
In December 2024, Skagway, Alaska, enacted Ordinance 24-12, modifying its sales tax regulations to include commissions earned by cruise lines from excursions sold to passengers. Pr
Norwegian Epic Faces Mooring Failure in Catania: What You Need to Know
On May 30, 2025, the Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessel Norwegian Epic experienced a mooring failure while docked in Catania, Sicily. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. local