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The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

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

News, Building and refurbishment

Viking Vela floats out at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard

Viking Vela floats out at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard

Viking

By Laura Hyde | 01 December 2023

The 998-guest Viking vessel is set to debut in December 2024

News, Building and refurbishment

Royal Caribbean takes delivery of world’s largest cruise ship in Finland

Royal Caribbean takes delivery of world’s largest cruise ship in Finland

sbw-photo

By Laura Hyde | 28 November 2023

Icon of the Seas will make its debut in January 2024 in Florida

News, Building and refurbishment

Trimline completes rebranding of Condor Islander

Trimline completes rebranding of Condor Islander

Trimline

By Alex Smith | 23 November 2023

The project included the design and outfitting of all public spaces and cabins

News, Building and refurbishment

Oceania Cruises to refurbish Marina in May 2024

Oceania Cruises to refurbish Marina in May 2024

Oceania Cruises

By Alex Smith | 22 November 2023

The project will add three new dining venues and refresh private and public spaces onboard

Interview, Building and refurbishment

Repair don’t replace during passenger ship refurbishments, says Magicman

Repair don’t replace during passenger ship refurbishments, says Magicman

Magicman

By Alex Smith | 21 November 2023

Mark Henderson explains to Alex Smith how Magicman overcomes the challenges of working on ships at sea and maintains high standards when providing repair services

Mark Henderson discusses the challenges of carrying out high-quality work on ships at sea

News, Building and refurbishment

Carnival Jubilee completes sea trials ahead of debut in Galveston

Carnival Jubilee completes sea trials ahead of debut in Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 16 November 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship will join fleet with first sailing on 23 December

News, Building and refurbishment

Fincantieri hands over Seven Seas Grandeur in Italy

Fincantieri hands over Seven Seas Grandeur in Italy

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 15 November 2023

The sixth ship to join the Regent fleet was delivered by the shipbuilder on 14 November

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

DL Services to redesign catering areas on first Aroya Cruises ship

DL Services to redesign catering areas on first Aroya Cruises ship

By Rebecca Gibson | 14 November 2023

Former World Dream will be extensively renovated before beginning service in Saudi Arabia

News, Building and refurbishment

Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build new ships for MSC Cruises

Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build new ships for MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 13 November 2023

The two World-class vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027

News, Building and refurbishment

LNG fuel tanks now installed on MSC World America

LNG fuel tanks now installed on MSC World America

Ivan Sarfatti/MSC Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 09 November 2023

The new MSC Cruises' ship is in construction in France ahead of April 2025 debut

News, Building and refurbishment

Almaco reflects on catering refurbishment for Marella Voyager

Almaco reflects on catering refurbishment for Marella Voyager

Almaco Group/Marella Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 08 November 2023

New food hall concept replaced former buffet area onboard the Marella Cruises ship

News, Building and refurbishment

Celebrity Cruises names fifth Edge-series ship Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises names fifth Edge-series ship Celebrity Xcel

Chantiers de l'Atlantique

By Laura Hyde | 08 November 2023

New vessel will ‘change the game’ on Caribbean debut in November 2025

News, Building and refurbishment

New Wärtsilä 31DF engine reduces emissions by up to 56 per cent

New Wärtsilä 31DF engine reduces emissions by up to 56 per cent

Wärtsilä

By Laura Hyde | 01 November 2023

Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia ferry became a ‘floating laboratory’ for trialling the technology

News, Building and refurbishment

Carnival Paradise returns to service following refurbishment project

Carnival Paradise returns to service following refurbishment project

Carnival Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 31 October 2023

The project refreshed the ship’s casino, Serenity Retreat, and Piano bar

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