Full programme unveiled for London’s Sustainable Design Summit

Full programme unveiled for London’s Sustainable Design Summit

Sustainable Design Summit 

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

The November event aims to offer practical solutions for making sustainable choices easier 

Hurtigruten Expeditions to rebrand as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions to rebrand as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions/Ted Gatlin

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

The new name references the origins of the Norwegian brand, which launched in 1893

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Marella Cruises/TUI UK

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

Shipyards worldwide are working with cruise and ferry operators to upgrade ships and reduce fleet-wide emissions, cut onboard waste and implement energy-saving technologies. Laura Hyde takes a look at some of the projects carried out so far in 2023

CFR reports on the work carried out in shipyards on cruise and ferry vessels so far in 2023

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Artemis Technologies

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

The two vessels are intended to test how electric ferry technology could be used in the islands

BFI to curate film programme for Cunard’s Queen Anne

BFI to curate film programme for Cunard’s Queen Anne

Cunard

By Laura Hyde | 21 September 2023

New cruise ship will host 10 screenings per month on an outdoor screen and in guest staterooms

Why Norwegian’s new ships are a class above the rest

Why Norwegian’s new ships are a class above the rest
By Michele Witthaus | 21 September 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched two Prima-class ships in 12 months, bringing several industry and brand firsts to a wider range of guests. Gary Anslow tells Michele Witthaus more

Gary Anslow discusses the launch of Norwegian Cruise Line’s two Prima-class vessels

MSC confirm orders for hydrogen-powered ships for Explora Journeys

MSC confirm orders for hydrogen-powered ships for Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

Shipbuilder Fincantieri will deliver Explora V and Explora VI in 2027 and 2028

Icon of the Seas to feature 14 Gebr. Heinemann travel retail shops

Icon of the Seas to feature 14 Gebr. Heinemann travel retail shops

Royal Caribbean International

By Laura Hyde | 20 September 2023

Shops will be located across four decks of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship 

Royal Caribbean Group successfully completes biofuel test

Royal Caribbean Group successfully completes biofuel test

Royal Caribbean Group

By Alex Smith | 20 September 2023

Symphony of the Seas used a biofuel blend in Barcelona to meet part of its fuel needs

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean
By Jon Ingleton | 20 September 2023

Not so long ago, the Mediterranean cruise season lasted for six or seven months. Now, it’s eight or nine, and soon it will be year-round. Jon Ingleton shares how MedCruise members are preparing for this growth

As the region's cruise season continues to grow, CFR shares how MedCruise members are preparing

Carnival Cruise Line adds new vegan dining room menu

Carnival Cruise Line adds new vegan dining room menu

Carnival Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 19 September 2023

The updated menus will initially be introduced on Carnival Freedom and Carnival Horizon

Bringing luxury to life onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora 1

Bringing luxury to life onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora 1

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 19 September 2023

Jason Gelineau explains how Explora Journeys has gone from a blank piece of paper to debuting its first luxury ship in just three years

Jason Gelineau explains how Explora Journeys built a brand and debuted its first ship in three years

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats out in France

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats out in France

Chantiers de l’Atlantique / Bernard Biger

By Laura Hyde | 19 September 2023

The first LNG-powered Oasis-class ship is scheduled to debut in July 2024

World Navigator makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

World Navigator makes maiden call at Port of Ceuta

Port of Ceuta

By Laura Hyde | 18 September 2023

The port gifted a commemorative plaque to the ship’s captain on 16 September 2023

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Royal Caribbean International

By Alex Smith | 18 September 2023

A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel, along with the entry of China into the large ship construction market. Alex Smith reports

A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel

Incat Crowther to design two ro-pax ferries for Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Incat Crowther to design two ro-pax ferries for Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Incat Crowther

By Laura Hyde | 18 September 2023

The vessels will service the route from Jebel Dhanna on the UAE mainland to Delma Island

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