Damen launches Berlin-Ramelau at Yichang Shipyard

Damen Shipyards

The ro-pax ferry will operate between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili, the Oecusse enclave and the island of Ataúro

Norwegian Cruise Line to debut Norwegian Prima in 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line

The ship is the first of six in a new series of Prima-class vessels for the cruise line

MSC Virtuosa arrives in Southampton for maiden season

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises flagship will be the first cruise vessel to sail from the UK since the start of the pandemic

European Cruise Service debuts electric tour bus in Norway

European Cruise Service

The bus has a range of 350 kilometres and capacity for 51 passengers

US CDC releases guidance for trial cruise voyages

The new instructions will help cruise brands move towards resuming operations in the USA

Holland America Line to restart cruising from Greece

Holland America Line

Eurodam will sail four seven-day cruises departing from Piraeus in August

MSC Cruises begins fleet-wide crew vaccination programme

MSC Cruises

The crew of MSC Bellissima were the first to be inoculated against Covid-19

What are the latest updates from Cruise Norway members?

Visit Nordvest

Undeterred by the pandemic, Cruise Norway is currently hosting its much-loved Norway Day virtually this year. Jon Ingleton shares some of the highlights from the three-day event

Jon Ingleton shares highlights from the three-day virtual Norway Day event

Carus delivers point of sale solution for Smyril Line

Smyril Line

Ferry operator has installed 24 units throughout their ship, Norröna

Almaco outfits onboard spaces for MSC Virtuosa

Almaco

The contractor delivered provision stores and waiter stations for the new flagship

Stena Line increases revenue from onboard shops

Stena Line

Duty-free sales on UK to EU routes have exceeded the company’s expectations

Celebrity Beyond to be biggest and most luxurious Edge-class ship

Vessel to offer reimagined spaces, extra accommodation, new speciality restaurant and more

Cruise Baltic members increase shore power investments

Ports of Stockholm

New report reveals that the organisation's member ports continued to prioritise sustainability in 2020

Inmarsat report finds cost saving and new revenues drive ferry digitalisation

Inmarsat

Global Ferry Digitalisation Report draws on interviews with ten ferry owners

Dame Irene Hays to christen P&O Cruises new Iona this May

P&O Cruises

Britain's greenest cruise ship will be named in a ceremony featuring singer and musician Gary Barlow

Bureau Veritas to provide safety services to Carnival Corporation

P&O Cruises

The certification company will verify the procedures for identifying and managing Covid-19

Condor Ferries to expand ferry fleet this summer

Brittany Ferries

Operator will add Brittany Ferries' high-speed vessel Normandie Express to its Chanel Islands route

Incat Crowther to design catamaran for Azam Marine

Incat Crowther

Kilimanjaro VIII will be the 11th the designer has developed for the Tanzanian operator

American Cruise Lines resumes sailing across USA

American Cruise Lines

Six of the line’s 13 ships are now operating in eight different states

Seatrade Cruise Virtual sessions explore challenges in cruise sectors

Seatrade Cruise Virtual

The three days covered developments in safety, guest experience and technology

MSC Cruises announces new and updated summer itineraries

Daniele Di Maria/MSC Cruises

Additional cruises will be on offer in the Mediterranean and across Europe

Port of Tyne prepares for cruise boom in summer 2021

Port of Tyne

UK port secures calls from seven operators as part of their cruises along the English coastline

Viking takes delivery of Viking Venus from Fincantieri

Viking Cruises

Anne Diamond will christen the ship in the UK on 17 May before it embarks on English coastal cruises

Nakashima Propeller takes majority stake in Becker Marine Systems

Nakashima Propeller

The two companies will now offer packages of their products for the newbuilding and retrofit sectors

Valenciaport reduces emissions by 30 per cent

Port Authority of Valencia

A study of the port’s carbon footprint has been carried out since 2008

ABB to supply power solution for 10 electric Lisbon ferries

Astilleros Gondán

Each vessel will transport up to 540 passengers across the Tagus river

Harding agrees retail contract with Carnival UK

Harding

The organisation will operate retail areas across P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets

Bromic Heating launches new range of marine heating solutions

Bromic Heating

New products are designed to resist corrosion from marine environments
 

SunStone Ships’ Sylvia Earle launched by CMHI

SunStone Ships

Shipbuilder also held a keel laying ceremony for Ocean Odyssey

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America confirms new show dates

Elite Exhibitions

Event will now return to Miami, Florida on 28-29 October 2021

Century Cruises resumes operation on Yangtze River

Century Cruises

The river cruise line’s seven ships have begun sailing at 75 per cent capacity

Carnival Corporation and WTTC to host virtual Covid-19 summit

iStock

Medical, epidemiological and public health experts will share latest insights on virus mitigation practices

Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Odyssey of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

New Quantum Ultra class-ship will begin homeporting in Haifa, Israel from May 2021

Marella Cruises revamps The Glass House on Marella Discovery

Marella Cruises

The indoor pool and dining venue has been redesigned to evoke the feel of a modern beach club

Cunard, Celebrity and Saga schedule UK cruises for summer 2021

Brands are the latest in a line of operators resuming cruises around the British Isles

Total to supply MSC Cruises’ LNG-powered cruise ships

MSC Cruises

The company will provide 45,000 tons of fuel for the three upcoming vessels

Princess Cruises to offer UK summer cruises

Princess Cruises

Regal Princess and Sky Princess will sail itineraries ranging from three to seven nights

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Azamara names fourth cruise ship Azamara Onward

Azamara

The vessel is scheduled to sail on its inaugural season around Europe in 2022

TS Laevad reduces emissions with Blueflow system

DEIF

The energy management system provides recommendations to lower fuel consumption

Cunard to celebrate 100 years of world cruises with centenary sailings

Cunard

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will sail on two voyages around the world in 2023

Malta approves safety guidelines for continuation of cruising

Valletta Cruise Port

Valletta Cruise Port has been receiving calls weekly since August 2020

Albatros Expeditions claims new environmental performance record

Albatros Expeditions

Firm says Ocean Victory delivers lowest greenhouse gas emissions per passenger in the industry

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to sail British Isles cruises from July 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

New vessels Borealis and Bolette will offer a series of scenic voyages that do not include port calls

Dream Cruises welcomes 100,000th passenger since resuming operations

Dream Cruises

The voyages began on 6 November 2020 as a safe travel option for Singaporeans

Odyssey of the Seas departs Bremerhaven for sea trials

Meyer Werft

The new Royal Caribbean ship is currently under construction by Meyer Werft

Crystal Cruises to be the first to sail from The Bahamas in July 2021

Crystal Cruises

Crystal Serenity will be the first ocean vessel to sail from the Americas since March 2020

Avalon Waterways eliminates single-use plastics in sustainability efforts

Avalon Waterways

The river cruise line also outlined its environmental strategy up until 2023

Domestic cruising could restart in the UK on 17 May, says UK Government

Reopening of the industry will align with the resumption of domestic and foreign holidays

Third Virgin Voyages ship to be named Resilient Lady

Virgin Voyages

Vessel is scheduled to spend her inaugural season in the Mediterranean when she debuts in summer 2022