Windstar Cruises
The 148-guest Wind Star will begin the process with updates to onboard spaces and technology
Global Ports Holding
Viking Saturn became the first cruise vessel to be energised through the port’s new system
Viking
Five new vessels to be delivered in 2025, followed by five more in 2026
Wärtsilä
Technology group is also developing methanol retrofit capabilities for its diesel engines
Carnival Cruise Line
The ship becomes the third Carnival ship to homeport in Galveston and the 26th to join the fleet
Jarno Koivula
Finnish port welcomed 13 cruise calls and is preparing for future growth
Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, joint owner/operator Four Seasons Yachts
Shipbuilder Fincantieri is due to deliver the first yacht by the end of 2025
Explora Journeys
The ships will sail seven, 14 and 21-night voyages between summer 2024 and April 2026
Princess Cruises
The Hall of Fame pitcher and rancher brings Angus beef to Regal Princess
Celebrity Cruises
Ceremony featured co-godmothers, Bravo TV’s Captain Sandy Yawn and sister Michelle Dunham
WETA
The ferries are expected to begin operations in San Francisco in 2025
The 998-guest Viking vessel is set to debut in December 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line
The newest ship in the cruise line’s fleet was named by singer Luis Fonsi
Atlantic Canada Cruise Association
More than 600 ships visited the region, a 28 per cent increase in port calls over 2022
sbw-photo
Icon of the Seas will make its debut in January 2024 in Florida
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises and the Africa Armada Consortium partnered to build the terminal
BVIPA
The Explora Journeys ship is sailing its inaugural Caribbean and Central America season
Trimline
The project included the design and outfitting of all public spaces and cabins
Oceania Cruises
The project will add three new dining venues and refresh private and public spaces onboard
NOAA/Unsplash
The travel technology company will provide reservation and management systems
Antigua Cruise Port
Both P&O Cruises’ Arvia and Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara docked on 18 November
ICS
Traditional travel options of flights and hotels have witnessed exorbitant price rises in recent years
Candela Technology
A pilot vessel is due to join Stockholm’s public transport network in 2024
Port Authority of Ceuta
Azamara Onward is the 16th vessel to make its first visit to the Spanish port in 2023
Thessaloniki Port Authority
The facility opened earlier this summer and accommodates over 6,000 passengers and crew
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship will join fleet with first sailing on 23 December
Niels-Erik Lund explains why the operator is expanding its fleet with a new series of ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The sixth ship to join the Regent fleet was delivered by the shipbuilder on 14 November
Brand to double its capacity in Southeast Asia by launching new vessel named Viking Tonle
American Cruise Lines
The second of the brand's 12 new Coastal Cats will begin sailing US-based itineraries from 28 November
The Port of Hamburg
The German port hosted 280 cruise calls in 2023 and has 270 scheduled for 2024
Port Everglades/Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream will set sail later this month, followed by Disney Magic in 2024
Former World Dream will be extensively renovated before beginning service in Saudi Arabia
The two World-class vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027
American Queen Voyages/America’s Test Kitchen
The dishes, created with America’s Test Kitchen, are inspired by rivers the cruise line sails upon
Hurtigruten Norway
Second batch of Arctic-aged 2018 vintage will be available on cruise line’s fleet
Port of Kiel
The German port welcomed over one million cruise passengers in 2023
Ivan Sarfatti/MSC Cruises
The new MSC Cruises' ship is in construction in France ahead of April 2025 debut
Royal Caribbean International
Guests can look forward to a range of shows, live music and comedy
HX
The expedition cruise operator will offer 80 itineraries across five continents
Almaco Group/Marella Cruises
New food hall concept replaced former buffet area onboard the Marella Cruises ship
Chantiers de l'Atlantique
New vessel will ‘change the game’ on Caribbean debut in November 2025
Port Charlottetown
The Canadian port welcomed 89 ships this year and expects a record-breaking 2024
The Young and Teens Club will provide eight hours of live entertainment each day
The ship is preparing for an inaugural Caribbean and Central America season
Royal Caribbean
Ship will operate on 20 different itineraries that explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
Royal Caribbean Group/IBS Software
iTravel Cruise platform from IBS Software will provide faster and more secure transaction processing
Shows for new ship include original contemporary circus performances with Cirque Éloize
Norwegian Aqua to have the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide and multiple other innovations
Hear from cruise leaders, itinerary planners, ports and destinations, associations and more
Carnival Corporation
Partnership will help to cut improve fleet performance and energy and fuel efficiency
Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia ferry became a ‘floating laboratory’ for trialling the technology
Ambassador Cruise Line
Strategic partnership will aim to enhance customer support operations at British cruise line
Diamond Princess will return to Singapore from December 2023 to March 2024
The project refreshed the ship’s casino, Serenity Retreat, and Piano bar
Spirit of Tasmania
The ferry will operate between Australia and Tasmania from 2024
The ship will be one of three Royal Caribbean vessels sailing Australasian waters this season
Canaveral Port Authority
The Royal Caribbean vessel will offer three- and four-night voyages to the Caribbean
Lemoneight
The consulting and training firm’s workshops have been tested for best practice by the institute
PortMiami
Vessels will include both recently built and upcoming vessels for eight cruise lines
Disney Cruise Line
The new Disney Cruise Line ship is set to join the fleet in 2024
Six new live productions and a nightlife experience among the additions for upcoming ship
Iina Forsblom discusses Tillberg Design of Sweden’s transformation of Crystal Cruises’ new spa area
The ship has new hull paint, a winged funnel and onboard Heroes Tribute Bar
The Port of Vancouver
The Canadian port welcomes an estimated 1.25 million passengers on 332 ship visits
Princess Cruises’ ship visits ports in New Zealand and Australia for the first time
UnSplash/Jamie Davies
Cruise ships made a combined total of 1,354 calls at 62 Australian ports in 2022-2023
Hurtigruten Coastal Express
Hurtigruten ship has completed its first year back in service after 2022 refurbishment
Unsplash
Guests will be able to choose locally sourced ingredients and certified seafood
ProColombia
The cruise industry is expected to have an economic impact of almost $50 million in the country
Karsten Bidstrup/Hurtigruten
Portal features videos and other resources sharing expedition cruise insights and information
Port of Aberdeen
Scottish port expects to again surpass record number of cruise call in 2024
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Stimpson will take responsibility for 220 onshore staff and over 2,000 crew across three ships
Costa Cruises
A programme of events will be held in the Italian city from 19 to 27 October
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle officially names the first of six luxury Explora Journeys vessels
Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo
Panel discussions to focus on finding design inspiration and creating expedition ship interiors
The Caribbean port is scheduled to host multiple calls in winter 2023-2024
Ambassador Cruise Lines
Users will have access to important information before and during their cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth will join the river cruise line’s fleet in 2024 and 2025
South Pacific Cruise Alliance
The event will bring together members of the South Pacific cruise industry on 18 and 19 October
P&O Cruises
Seven new itineraries sailed by five of the cruise line’s ships will visit destinations across the world
Sandie Maciver
The multimillion-pound facility is part of Scottish port’s harbour redevelopment project
DNV
They provide a framework for safe installation on both newbuilds and retrofits
Wärtsilä/Orient Express
The vessels are currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard
Resorts World Cruises
The five-night voyages will be available on selected dates in 2023 and 2024
The Icon-class ship, currently under construction in Finland, is due to debut in 2025
Cunard/Christopher Ison
Reimagined Mareel concept will provide treatments and tailormade programmes for guests
Guests will be able to choose from 11 different itineraries and almost 300 shore excursions
Guests will be able to choose from three new stateroom categories across the entire fleet
Portland Port
Port hosts longest season, highest guest numbers and double call from largest cruise ships to date
Tangi Lebigot/Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Celebrity Cruises’ fourth Edge-class ship will begin service in November 2023
Cruise ship Borealis will visit nine Caribbean islands from November 2023
Wasaline
New fuel will enable Wasaline to make 18 per cent of its weekly sailings climate neutral
Meyer Werft
The German shipbuilder expects to deliver the 744-guest Asuka III in 2025
GreenPort Congress and Cruise
The event returns to Port of Lisbon to discuss how European ports can reduce carbon emissions
New entertainment programme will debut onboard Seven Seas Grandeur in November
Holland America Line
All 11 vessels can now connect to shoreside electricity in more than 18 ports worldwide
Explora 1 arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal to begin its ‘East Coast US and Canada’ voyage
Azamara Cruises
The 155-night voyage will call at destinations in 36 countries across six continents
The new technology will reduce the emissions produced by vessels visiting the German port
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