Seabourn
The vessel will be chartered by Seabourn to operate sailings until August 2024
Carnival Cruise Line
Milestone was celebrated by president Christine Duffy onboard Carnival Sunrise at PortMiami
Blom Maritime
Bluestone Group and Josef Wiegand used company's measurements during Pacific Encounter drydock
Silversea Cruises
Upcoming refurbishment will include 10 new suites and additional crew accommodation
Ambassador Cruise Line
Lupino’s will debut on Ambition and reflect the vibrant character of its late namesake
Almaco
Firm refurbished catering areas while the ship was in dry dock in Singapore
Cruise Glasgow
The Scottish port will host 91 calls this season, a 25 per cent rise from 2022
LG Business Solutions
The screens will display a high-quality picture, regardless of the weather conditions
Hear from cruise and ferry leaders, ports, designers, suppliers, outfitters and more
Disney Cruise Line
Lighthouse Point will offer various dining and recreational amenities for families from summer 2024
American Cruise Lines
American Legend will be the fourth Coastal Cat vessel to join the fleet and start sailing in late 2024
CSI
Event will feature learning on day two, leaving day one dedicated entirely to connecting with exhibitors
American Queen Voyages
Cruise line will create dishes from locally sourced ingredients, with menus tailored to itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The vessel spent 13 days at the UK shipyard for multimillion-pound project
Royal Caribbean International
Bahamian government has approved the line’s Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in Nassau
Princess Cruises
Fincantieri hosted a celebration with Simona Stumberger as ‘madrina’ for Sun Princess
Worldwide Cruise Terminals
Hong Kong port received inaugural calls from TUI Cruises and Resorts World Cruises on 8 March
Explora Journeys
Explora I’s Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences are designed to evoke an ‘Ocean State of Mind’
IMO
Ship operators will now need to comply with new regulations in areas beyond national jurisdiction
P&O Cruises
The American singer will christen the new ship during a beachside ceremony in Barbados on 16 March
SEAM
Norwegian ferry line works with The Norwegian Ship Design Company, SEAM and PowerCell on the project
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours
Ultra-luxury vessel has returned to Croatia’s 3. Maj shipyard for final outfitting ahead of April debut
Crystal
Luxury cruise brand will use GMT's technology to create affordable airline and cruise travel packages
Welsh Government
A total of 91 ships will bring more than 80,000 passengers and 39,000 crew during 2023
Magne Langåker
Vessels will both service the route between Sogn and Fjordane in Norway
ICS
Report covers the latest regulations and changes to the working environment
Baleària
Ferry line transported over 4.77 million passengers in 2022, marking a 64 per cent increase since 2021
Helsinki Shipyard
Valerie Ann Wilson, founder of Valerie Wilson Travel, will serve as godmother for new ship
Inmarsat
The I-6 F2 spacecraft will provide an upgrade in the company’s global coverage service
Celestyal
Vessel will undergo a €20 million refit in Greece before starting service as Celestyal Journey
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia will be officially named in Copenhagen, Demark, on 8 June 2023
Stena Line
Stena Line will upgrade the vessel before it begins its new service
Aurora Expeditions/Taylor Griffith
Namesake and godmother Dr Sylvia Earle was onboard ahead of her ‘Antarctica Climate Expedition’
Resorts World Cruises
Resorts World One will make 78 calls to the Taiwanese city in 2023
Unsplash
Cruise Norway has found significant gains in Northern Norway and outside of the peak season
Ulstein Design & Solutions
The newest ship in the Infinity-class will again feature the X-Bow hull design
Viking/Anthony Gilbert
Cruise line’s expedition team saw rare jellyfish while sailing in the Antarctic with Viking Octantis
Ferry line’s deal with Peel Ports allows it to operate from UK town’s 12 Quays port and ferry terminal
Costa Group
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing their partnership
The yet-to-be-named vessel will be built in Finland and debut in 2025
TUI
The new ship will offer a “twist to classic British food” and 37 new vegetarian and vegan choices
Facebook/Color Line
Unified Hosting Service will help ferry operator digitise tasks and reach sustainability goals
Windstar Cruises
High-speed service to deliver more reliable wi-fi for guests sailing on all ships by mid-2023
RINA
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing collaboration
YSA Design
Northern Xplorer is designing a 250-guest vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells and batteries
Vikand
Healthcare provider will share medical expertise with brand’s joint owner Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings
Refurbishment project was completed in four weeks while Artania was in dry dock in Marseille, France
Maxicaster/Fjord Line
The service will allow passengers to watch live TV and movies anywhere onboard
Qtagg/Tallink Grupp
The overhaul will decrease Silja Europa's fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions
Itinerary “reads like a travel lover’s wish list,” says Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line
Wärtsilä
Margarita Salas’ engines will have ten per cent greater power than its sister vessel
Broward County’s Port Everglades
The plan would see 16 megawatts of electricity supplied to each of the eight cruise terminals
Government-funded competition will assist UK operators and ports with their sustainability projects
LNG-fuelled Sun Princess will offer a selection of dining, entertainment and retail areas
Port of Sydney
More than 300 calls expected in province during upcoming season
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Grandeur touched water for the first time in traditional shipbuilding ceremony
Viking
Upcoming Viking Longship will operate on the brand’s ‘Paris and the Heart of Normandy’ itinerary
Per Pixel Petersson
Northern European region welcomed 3.5 million guests and 2,415 calls at 32 ports
Port Tampa Bay
Passengers can create personalised routes to visit historical sites, restaurants, shops and more
Costa Cruises
Destinations such as France, Italy, Greece and the Baltic region are included
Oceania Cruises
The second Allura-class ship is scheduled to make its debut in 2025
Cunard
Circa will have six-week residency onboard Queen Elizabeth as it sails around Australia and New Zealand
P&O Cruises Australia
A Twin-Racer waterslide and the P&O Edge Adventure Park will be installed in Singapore
Emerald Cruises
The eight-day ‘Seasonal Secrets of the Douro’ itinerary will depart from Porto
MedCruise
Initiative aims to make Mediterranean Sea more healthy, productive, resilient and valued
Solarglide
UK firm’s products reduce solar glare and heat by up to 15C and can be used for multiple applications
American Jazz will offer new California river cruises beginning in February 2023
The third ship in Swan Hellenic’s fleet will begin sailing from Palermo, Italy, on 15 April
Destination Plymouth
Partnership will encourage more people to take the ferry between Plymouth and Normandy, France
Celebrity Cruises
Dimitrios and Tasos will alternate their time onboard Celebrity Ascent from December
Lehmann Marine
Shipowners can use the solution to electrify their vessels with up to eight battery modules
Aman Group
Project Sama is part of a collaboration between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi
The ship will offer 25 unique voyages in the region with itineraries ranging from 10 to 82 days
Port of Aberdeen
The £400 million facility will allow the port to accommodate larger and a greater number of ships
First-of-its-kind solution enables shipowners to compliantly report incidents onboard their vessels
AD Ports Group
Facility will welcome international ships and become the regional hub for cruising in the Red Sea
Celebrity Ascent will join the fleet in December 2023 offering new onboard experiences
OSM Thome
The firms will merge to manage crew and technical operations for 1,000 ships
Taranto Cruise Port
Italian port reports 35 per cent growth in passengers from 2021 and expects at least 40 cruise calls in 2023
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Guests onboard Silversea's Silver Spirit were the first to try new excursions in the city
Holland America Line
More than 140 slot and video poker machines will be available, along with slot tournaments
Port Saint John
The Canadian port city will welcome 200,000 passengers between May and November 2023
Viva Cruises
Ships Viva One and Viva Moments will be sailing to the Netherlands and Belgium from January to March
Carnival Corporation
Partnership between cruise company and Space X will improve onboard connectivity
Port of A Coruña
Spanish port beats 2017 record after welcoming almost 223,000 passengers during 136 calls
Ports of Stockholm
The money would fund pilot studies to develop infrastructure for passenger ships and other vessels
Ambition will receive environmental upgrades, a new livery and updated furnishings
Galveston Wharves
Port will update Cruise Terminal 25 to accommodate record-breaking passenger numbers
Resorts World Cruises/LinkedIn
The new vessel will homeport in Hong Kong and offer two and three-night itineraries
Incat Tasmania
The battery-powered vessel will be delivered in 2025 and accommodate 2,100 passengers
Port of Sete
Shore-to-ship power will be available to ships moored at the port by November 2023
Cruise Saudi
MSC Europa welcomed after efforts of Saudi Red Sea Authority, Cruise Saudi and Saudi Ports Authority
Olympic gold medalist and sailing champion will serve as godmother to the brand’s second ship
Orient Express
Travel brand is working with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Maxime d’Angeac and Stirling Design International
The vessel operates between Karlskrona in Sweden and Gdynia in Poland
Reimagined restaurants, lounges and bars will feature on the ship, which will debut this August
The vessel departed on the 138-day Viking World Cruise in December
Riverside Luxury Cruises
Bach, Ravel, Mahler and Debussy will help line expand to the Rhine, Rhône and Saône rivers
Sembcorp Marine
The new vessel will serve on the Hella-Vagsnes-Dragsvik route along with its two sister ships
International Maritime Organization
The theme ‘Our commitment goes on’ looks at the past and future of maritime sustainability
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