Ports of Stockholm Kicks off 2024 Cruise Season

Ports of Stockholm announced the start of its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of AIDA Cruises’ AIDAmar in Stockholm on Tuesday, April 16. The AIDAmar arrived while sailing its four-night roundtrip cruise from Warnemunde, Germany, which departed on April 14. A total of 121 cruise ships are scheduled to call during the season, which...


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Galveston Cruise Parking (Where to Park): Prices, Profiles, & Map

When it comes to Galveston cruise parking, you have lots of options on where to park while you take your trip. While the port offers official parking, there are close to a dozen other independent options that all compete for your business. The result? Galveston has the cheapest parking of any cruise port in America. […]


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Margaritaville at Sea Unveils Entertainment Onboard Islander

Margaritaville at Sea unveiled an array of entertainment offerings onboard its newest ship, the Islander, embarking on its maiden voyage from Port Tampa Bay in June, according to a company statement. The entertainment lineup includes two new scripted live production shows, along with two theme nights, poolside activities and music. “The lineup of entertainment we’ve...


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Port of Galveston Wins Award for $53 Million Cruise Terminal Project

The Houston Business Journal (HBJ) honored the Galveston Wharves with the 2024 Landmark Award for its $53 million Cruise Terminal 25 renovation and expansion project. The port won in the publication’s Special Projects category which recognizes the best real estate projects in the greater Houston region, the port said in a statement. The annual ceremony...


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Carnival Introduces Enhanced Booking Experience for Travel Advisors

Carnival Cruise Line announced a series of new features to its online booking tool for travel advisors, GoCCL Navigator. According to a press release, the enhancements streamline the booking process, maximizing efficiency and improving their overall experience. “We deeply value our travel advisor community, whose expertise and passion are an integral part of our success,”...


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One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships That Nobody Is Talking About (Yet)

For more than a year, the cruise world was abuzz with the launch of Icon of the Seas, and rightly so. The mega ship from Royal Caribbean not only pushed the boundaries of what’s possible on a cruise, but also set the mark as the new largest cruise ship in the world. But if you […]


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Explora Journey: Creating a Unique Cruise Brand

After launching service with the Explora I in 2023, Explora Journeys is getting ready to introduce five additional ships over the next five years. According to Chris Austin, the company’s chief sales officer, the company continues to differentiate itself from the competition in the luxury field as it receives the Explora II next August. “At...


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Windstar’s Pelog: New Ships Bring Opportunities, New Features

Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with two new ships. Starting in late 2025, the company is set to receive two vessels from Mystic Cruises. Renamed Star Explorer and Star Seeker, the 9,300-ton vessels are joining Windstar Cruises’ six-ship fleet after undergoing major conversions. “These new ships allow Windstar not only to grow, but to...


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Royal Caribbean to Make First Calls to Vanilla Islands

Royal Caribbean International will make a series of inaugural visits to Vanilla Islands with the Serenade of the Seas in May, according to a press release. The Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to visit four islands: Seychelles (May 14); Madagascar (May 17); Mauritius (May 19); and Reunion (May 20). Pascal Viroleau, chief executive officer...


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OSM Thome and Ship Management Group Sign LOI

OSM Thome and Ship Management Group signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to begin their strategic collaboration in the cruise sector, according to a press release. Under this LOI, OSM Thome and SMG have agreed to explore collaborative opportunities in the cruise industry, including technical management, crewing, travel, insurance, project management and procurement services. “This...


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WMS and Verizon Launch First Cruise Daily Pass Connectivity Offering

WMS and Verizon announced the launch of the Cruise Daily Pass, the first of its kind for cruise passengers, according to a press release.  The Cruise Daily Pass is available on 200+ cruise ships and gives Verizon customers 0.5GB data as well as 50 minutes and unlimited text messages for 24 hours, according to a...


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AIDAmar Opens 2024 Season in Warnemünde

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, AIDA Cruises’ AIDAmar will open the 2024 cruise season in Warnemünde. The AIDAmar and AIDAdiva will make a total of 69 calls this year from April 14 to November 4. The AIDAmar will visit Warnemünde 40 times during this year’s cruise season the AIDAdiva will make 29 calls to the...


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AIDA Cruises Expands Cooperation with Kiel-based my Boo

Following a successful collaboration with bicycle manufacturer my Boo in 2019, AIDA Cruises is expanding the cooperation by equipping the AIDA fleet with 1092 bamboo bikes. The collaboration with my Boo began with the AIDAnova on April 6, 2024, when the biking crew in Hamburg took delivery of 126 new cross bikes and e-bikes. As...


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Cunard to Host Frank Bruno MBE on Queen Anne Cruise

Cunard revealed that Frank Bruno MBE will join Queen Anne’s maiden British Isles voyage as part of its Insight Speaker program, according to a press release. The former WBC heavyweight champion will be hosting a Q&A in Queen Anne’s Royal Court Theatre, discussing life in the ring as well as his journey with the Frank...


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Per Berth Prices Rise for Oceania and Regent Newbuilds

Preliminary pricing for the new Oceania and Regent newbuilds shows that cruise ship construction costs are up. Oceania’s new ship class, known as Ocean Next II, list an initial contract price of 905 million euro, or $982 million. Deliveries are set for 2027 and 2029, according to a U.S. SEC filing from Norwegian Cruise Line...


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Positive Polar to Launch Cruise Line with Former SunStone Ship

Positive Polar is starting a new expedition cruise line. During a press convention held earlier this week in Miami, the company revealed plans to focus on sustainability, with a product that combines cruising and science. Positive Polar aims to transform “travel shame” into “travel pride,” the company said in a press release, offering cruises that...


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Stephen Mulhern Creates New Illusion Show for P&O Cruises

TV presenter and actor Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes have created a new show for P&O Cruises featuring Vegas-style illusions and contemporary choreography from Paul Domaine.  The 45-minute show, “Unbelievable” features a range of new themes including neon, lasers, the court of Marie Antoinette, fire, water and UV. The themes serve as the backdrop...


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Carnival Captain and Team Recognized for Saving 16 Stranded People

Carnival Cruise Line Captain Niccolo De Ranieri and his team aboard the Mardi Gras were honored by the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) for saving the lives of 16 people, according to a company statement. De Ranieri accepted the Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award at the AFRAS annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on...


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Global Ports Holding Unveils Details of San Juan Project

Global Ports Holding (GPH) unveiled details of the multi-million-dollar infrastructure upgrade plan, in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, according to a press release. As per the 30-year concession agreement, GPH has paid the Puerto Rico Ports Authority an upfront concession fee of $75 million. During the first phase, GPH will invest approximately $100...


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Carnival Corp. and Consilium Safety Group Sign Maintenance Agreement

Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Consilium Safety Group to support the cruise line’s onboard emission monitoring systems (CEMS). According to a company statement, a Carnival spokesperson said that the agreement “strengthens the cooperation between Carnival Corporation and Consilium and will further support our ongoing efficiency and sustainability priorities”. The agreement is an extension...


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44 Must-Have Alaskan Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Secrets

Headed out this summer on Alaskan cruise? Even if you’ve taken a regular tropical cruise before, preparing for a trip to Alaska is completely different than any other vacation you might take. From the weather you’ll experience to what you do on shore, there are a lot of differences from your typical cruise. To help […]


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Cruise Ireland and Cruise Britain Team up to Boost Cruise Tourism

Cruise Ireland is teaming up with Cruise Britain to foster collaboration and drive growth in the cruise business sector, according to a press release. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by representatives from both Cruise Ireland and Cruise Britain. The agreement represents a shared commitment to promoting and developing cruise tourism through joint marketing...


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15+ Easy Port Canaveral Hotels With Cruise Shuttles to the Ship

Taking a cruise from Port Canaveral and looking for an easy place to stay before your trip with a shuttle to the ship? As one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, Port Canaveral is a popular point to sail to The Bahamas and the Caribbean. And with so many people coming through, that […]


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Carnival Lists Miami Headquarters for Sale; Looking to Downsize

Carnival Corporation has listed its headquarters in Miami for sale, after owning it for nearly three decades. According to Bloomberg, the company is now looking to downsize to about 300,000 square feet of new office space in the Miami area in the next two years.  Cruise Industry News understands many Carnival employees work fully remote...


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Carnival Unveils Bahama-Inspired Lokono Cove on Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key will feature a retail portal that has been named Lokono Cove with help from a Grand Bahama resident. Lokono Cove is the winning submission from a local competition supported by the Ministry for Grand Bahama and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. President Christine Duffy announced...


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Oceanic Launches Subsidiary Brand, Oceanic Leisure

Oceanic announced the launch of a new subsidiary brand, Oceanic Leisure. Oceanic Leisure was created to cater to the individual hospitality needs of the cruise and ferry sector, as well as yachts and small luxury ships, the company said in a statement. The new brand will specialize in designing tailored operations for each client, providing...


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Neuron Launches Network APIs for the Maritime Industry

Neuron announced that it’s making its network APIs available to maritime solution providers and app developers to enable application-driven quality of experience (QoE) on demand. Neuron’s network APIs can reimagine connectivity and QoE for critical onboard services such as medical, disaster response, remote monitoring and management, the company said in a statement. With Neuron’s network...


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MXP Launches Cruise AI Solutions to Enhance Guest Experience

MarineXchange is launching new cruise-specific artificial-intelligence (AI) solutions, as the company said it has dedicated substantial resources over the last three years. Unlike generic off-the-shelf solutions, the MXP Enterprise Platform provides high-quality, cruise-specific data to achieve the most suitable AI results, the company said in a statement. Aneta Ivanovska, Ph.D., Director of Artificial Intelligence at...


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Sommer: ‘Right Strategic Direction’ for NCLH

Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said the company had a bold new vision for growth, not only with eight new ships for its three brands, but also a two-ship pier development slated for Great Stirrup Cay. Sommer, speaking on a call with Wall Street analysts on Tuesday morning, said the...


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Regent Launches ‘Sail Into Savings’ Offer

Regent Seven Seas Cruise, launched its Sail Into Savings promotion, featuring up to 30 percent off cruise fares on select sailings to Alaska and Europe in 2024, according to a press release. The offer runs from April 8 to 22, 2024, and is applicable on 22 voyages ranging from seven to 20 nights, Sail Into...


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Celebrity Cruises Announces New Brand Positioning

Celebrity Cruises is introducing “Nothing Comes Close,” the company’s new brand positioning and brand identity, set to launch globally on April 8. “Nothing Comes Close” will be the focus of the cruise line’s brand positioning from media and advertising, to travel advisors and onboard. “Our guests tell us that Celebrity vacations are unparalleled. From the...


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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Orders 8 New Ships for 3 Brands from Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today unveiled the most comprehensive newbuild order in its history—a total of eight vessels, representing nearly 25,000 additional berths, with new classes of ships for each of its three brands—and the construction of a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island destination in the Bahamas and its top-rated...


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Holland America: First Cruise Line to Receive International Seafood Certifications

Holland America Line is becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. According to the company, the two organizations serve as the most credible standards worldwide for certified seafood. The certifications take Holland America Line’s Global Fresh Fish Program to the next level, the...


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Margaritaville at Sea Launches New Travel Agent Incentive

Margaritaville at Sea has launched a special travel agent offer for the upcoming ship, the Islander, set to launch this summer sailing from Tampa. The limited-time offer invites registered travel agents to book a personal cruise starting at $40 per person/night. On the Islander, agents can book a Breezy Balcony stateroom or an upper deck...


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Holland America’s Westerdam Celebrates 20 Years of Service

The Westerdam celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Constructed for Holland America Line at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the Vista Class vessel entered service on April 15, 2004. After a series of pre-inaugural activities, the Westerdam was officially named ten days later during a ceremony in the Italian port of Venice. Dutch actress Renée...


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Seattle Kicks off 2024 Cruise Season; Celebrates 25 Years of Cruising

The 2024 cruise season officially started at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, marking 25 years of sailing to Alaska this year. The port welcomed the Norwegian Bliss for this year’s first sailing from Seattle to Alaska,  exploring Dawes Glacier, Juneau and Ketchikan.  The 2024 season runs from April...


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Alma Cruceros to Operate Ocean Victory in Med in 2025

SunStone has announced the long-term summer charter of the Ocean Victory to a new company. From April 2025, the Ocean Victory will be cruising in the Mediterranean Sea for Spanish luxury cruise operator, Alma Cruceros. In the winter, she will continue to sail for Alabatros Expeditions. The ship became available for a summer charter following...


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Cunard Treats Agents to Cooking Class with Chef Michel Roux

Travel agents have been treated to a special Michel Roux cookery masterclass and put their cooking skills to the test, according to a press release. The event, which took place on March 20 at the luxury Chewton Glen Hotel in Hampshire, featured a Michel Roux cooking demonstration followed by a two-course lunch and a Q&A...


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Viking Ocean Orderbook: 6 Ships Get Accelerated Delivery; 4 More Options

Viking’s ocean cruising fleet could see the addition of just under 10,000 additional berths if the company picks up four options it has with Fincantieri in 2029 and 2030. Per the company’s recent IPO filing, it is set to take delivery of 998-guest ocean-cruising ships in 2024 and 2025. Those will be followed by two...


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AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Alaska Itineraries

AdventureSmith Explorations announced new Alaska itineraries and charters for 2024, including a circumnavigation of Prince William Sound, a new itinerary in the Inside Passage and customized experiences, according to a press release.  “AdventureSmith Explorations has been a pioneer in small-cruise ship exploration in Alaska for more than 20 years, so it’s exciting to continue offering...


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Jewel of the Seas Completes 20 Years of Service

Royal Caribbean International’s The Jewel of the Seas is celebrating its 20th anniversary in April. As the final ship in the Radiance Class, it was delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on April 22, 2004. After a series of pre-inaugural sailings, the Jewel of the Seas was christened in Southampton, England. The ceremony took place...


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GPH Awarded Preferred Bidder Status for Casablanca Cruise Port

Global Ports Holding (GPH) announced that its majority-owned consortium, in partnership with local shareholder Steya and Ocean Infrastructures Management, has been awarded preferred bidder status for a 15-year concession agreement to operate the new cruise terminal in Casablanca by Agence Nationale des Ports (ANP), according to a press release. The consortium and ANP will now...


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Norwegian Viva Gets Anchor Reinstalled in Puerto Rico

The Norwegian Viva saw its anchor reinstalled during a recent visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to At Line, LLC, the local shipping agency that performed the job, the equipment was successfully reinstalled on the ship on March 31, 2024. It was previously said to have been removed for repair purposes. The portside anchor...


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Silversea Cruises Revises Itinerary for 2025 World Cruise

Silversea Cruises reportedly plans to revise the itinerary of its 2025 world cruise to avoid the Red Sea and the Middle East. Sailing from Tokyo to New York City, the 136-night voyage originally included destinations in those regions, as well as a crossing of the Suez Canal. However, according to reports from booked guests, the...


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American Queen Coastal Ships Sell for Under $1 Million Each

The two American Queen Voyages’ coastal ships, which operated primarily on the Great Lakes, have sold for a total of $1,901,000 to American Queen founder John Waggoner, according to a court filing. The 2001-built Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager are now expected to enter service for a new operator following a refurbishment period. Both ships...


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The World, Residences at Sea Announces Jessica Hoppe as Interim CEO

The Board of Directors of The World, Residences at Sea announced Jessica Hoppe as Interim chief executive officer, effective April 4, 2024, according to a press release. Hoppe’s appointment follows the departure of former CEO Tom Wolber who has left the organization for personal reasons. Hoppe will oversee the company, which maintains personnel in its...


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Cruise Anxiety? These Facts May Calm Your Biggest Fears

The vast majority of people are excited to take their cruise. Between sun, shows, drinks, and exotic ports of call, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, there is a small segment that may be hit with something else: cruise anxiety. Why would someone that’s anxious about cruising be on the ship? While they […]


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Atlas Appoints Isabel Galvan as VP of Business Development

Atlas Ocean Voyages announced the appointment of Isabel Galvan as vice president of business development, according to a press release. In her role, Galvan will work closely with Atlas Ocean Voyages President and CEO James A. Rodriguez to drive growth, the company said.  Galvan brings a diverse background in marketing and sales engagement and has...


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61 Questions About Cruising Answered (Everything You Wanted to Know)

If you have questions about cruising, then we have the answers. Having taken dozens of cruises across (nearly) every major cruise line and spent time totaling months at sea… well, we’ve seen a lot. That’s why we decided to answer every question we could come up with to make you as experienced a cruise passenger […]


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Easy Ways to Get to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale for a Cruise (Port Transportation)

Whether you are driving to the port or flying into Fort Lauderdale, you need to get to the cruise terminal before you can start your vacation! We’ve sailed from Port Everglades several times and can tell you about all your options (including our favorite) for getting to the cruise port. Sitting north of Miami, Port […]


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