Cruise Industry

21 Mar 2024

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a mainland Chinese port has reopened for cruise ships to homeport, marking a significant milestone.

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again
11 Mar 2024

Methanol Retrofit of Passenger Ships 'Not Attractive Option'

Study by Lloyd's Register concludes that converting passenger ships to use methanol as fuel is less economically viable than some alternatives.

Methanol Retrofit of Passenger Ships 'Not Attractive Option'
11 Mar 2024

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea

March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea
6 Mar 2024

2024 Great Lakes Cruise Passengers Forecast to be 140,000+

Cruise the Great Lakes, a promotional initiative for the region's cruise industry, has shared its optimistic outlook for the 2024 cruising season

2024 Great Lakes Cruise Passengers Forecast to be 140,000+
28 Feb 2024

High Demand for Norwegian Cruise Line Despite Red Sea Woes

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings saw an uptick in pre-market trading following the company's announcement of its 2024 projections.

High Demand for Norwegian Cruise Line Despite Red Sea Woes
27 Feb 2024

Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak

Feb 25th, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holding vessel was denied docking at Mauritius' main port due to sanitary concerns following reports of illness

Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak
22 Feb 2024

American Queen Voyages End Operations, Say Hornblower Group

American Queen Voyages is halting its operations as its parent company, Hornblower Group, enters into a financial restructuring agreement.

American Queen Voyages End Operations, Say Hornblower Group
15 Feb 2024

First New Build in 5 Years Ordered by Carnival Corporation

Carnival Corporation, the leading global cruise company, has revealed its inaugural newbuild order since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

First New Build in 5 Years Ordered by Carnival Corporation
8 Jan 2024

Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers

Costa Cruises’ 114,500 gross ton Costa Serna was cruising the Arabian Sea when the vessel rescued a group of stranded fishermen lost out to sea.

Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers
4 Jan 2024

First Cruise Ship Made in China to Set Sail From Shanghai

January 1st saw China’s first domestically made cruise ship begin its maiden voyage, offering mainland travelers the opportunity to go overseas.

First Cruise Ship Made in China to Set Sail From Shanghai
28 Jul 2022

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion

An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion
22 Jul 2022

Engine Room Causes Fire on Canadian Ferry

More than 200 passengers on the MV Holiday Island ferry had to leave the vessel early on Friday owing to a fire in its engine room.

Engine Room Causes Fire on Canadian Ferry
18 Jul 2022

Cruise Ship with 100 COVID Passengers Docks in Sydney

The Coral Princess cruise ship has anchored at Sydney's Circular Quay with more than 100 COVID-positive crew members and passengers on board.

Cruise Ship with 100 COVID Passengers Docks in Sydney