Emerald Cruises christens Emerald Sakara in Puerto Rico

Emerald Cruises christens Emerald Sakara in Puerto Rico

Emerald Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 08 December 2023

Ship godmother and CLIA president Kelly Craighead performed the honours at a ceremony in San Juan 

MedCruise ports are back in business after a challenging few years

MedCruise ports are back in business after a challenging few years

Unsplash/Zhu Yunxiao

By Alex Smith | 08 December 2023

MedCruise ports have achieved significant growth in both 2022 and the first half of 2023, pointing to a return to pre-pandemic records

Members achieved significant growth in both 2022 and the first half of 2023 

Baleària to operate service between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

Baleària to operate service between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

Baleària

By Laura Hyde | 08 December 2023

A daily ferry service will connect the port of San Pedro de Macorís and Mayagüez from late 2024

Windstar Cruises begins initiative to update sailing yachts

Windstar Cruises begins initiative to update sailing yachts

Windstar Cruises

By Alex Smith | 07 December 2023

The 148-guest Wind Star will begin the process with updates to onboard spaces and technology

Valletta Cruise Port successfully integrates shore power technology

Valletta Cruise Port successfully integrates shore power technology

Global Ports Holding

By Alex Smith | 07 December 2023

Viking Saturn became the first cruise vessel to be energised through the port’s new system

Viking to add 10 Viking Longships to its European river fleet

Viking to add 10 Viking Longships to its European river fleet

Viking

By Alex Smith | 07 December 2023

Five new vessels to be delivered in 2025, followed by five more in 2026

How Windstar Cruises’ small ships are delivering big adventures

How Windstar Cruises’ small ships are delivering big adventures
By Rebecca Gibson | 07 December 2023

Windstar Cruises’ Kristin Badgett explains to Rebecca Gibson why the brand’s boutique-sized vessels make it possible to deliver unique cruise experiences around the world

Kristin Badgett explains why the brand’s vessels make it possible to deliver unique cruise experiences

Wärtsilä introduces four new methanol engines to portfolio

Wärtsilä introduces four new methanol engines to portfolio

Wärtsilä

By Alex Smith | 06 December 2023

Technology group is also developing methanol retrofit capabilities for its diesel engines

Meyer Werft delivers Carnival Jubilee in Germany

Meyer Werft delivers Carnival Jubilee in Germany

Carnival Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 06 December 2023

The ship becomes the third Carnival ship to homeport in Galveston and the 26th to join the fleet

Delving deeper into destinations with Azamara

Delving deeper into destinations with Azamara
By Rebecca Gibson | 06 December 2023

Azamara’s Mike Pawlus explains to Rebecca Gibson how longer port stays and carefully curated shore excursions help the brand to deliver immersive and transformative itineraries

Mike Pawlus explains how longer port stays help the brand deliver immersive itineraries

Port of HaminaKotka hosts 20,000 cruise guests in 2023

Port of HaminaKotka hosts 20,000 cruise guests in 2023

Jarno Koivula

By Rebecca Gibson | 06 December 2023

Finnish port welcomed 13 cruise calls and is preparing for future growth 

Why the Great Lakes is an attractive cruise destination

Why the Great Lakes is an attractive cruise destination
By Alex Smith | 05 December 2023

Rebecca Yackley speaks with Alex Smith about the many experiences the Great Lakes offers cruise travellers and why itinerary planners should explore the region

Rebecca Yackley explains why brands are planning itineraries in the region  

Four Seasons Yachts cuts steel for inaugural vessel in Italy

Four Seasons Yachts cuts steel for inaugural vessel in Italy

Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, joint owner/operator Four Seasons Yachts

By Laura Hyde | 05 December 2023

Shipbuilder Fincantieri is due to deliver the first yacht by the end of 2025

Explora Journeys unveils schedule for Explora I and II

Explora Journeys unveils schedule for Explora I and II

Explora Journeys

By Laura Hyde | 05 December 2023

The ships will sail seven, 14 and 21-night voyages between summer 2024 and April 2026

Princess Cruises partners with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan

Princess Cruises partners with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan

Princess Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 04 December 2023

The Hall of Fame pitcher and rancher brings Angus beef to Regal Princess 

Celebrity Cruises christens Celebrity Ascent in Florida

Celebrity Cruises christens Celebrity Ascent in Florida

Celebrity Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 04 December 2023

Ceremony featured co-godmothers, Bravo TV’s Captain Sandy Yawn and sister Michelle Dunham