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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

Chantiers De l’Atlantique delivers MSC Euribia to MSC Cruises

Chantiers De l’Atlantique delivers MSC Euribia to MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises

By Alex Smith | 01 June 2023

New vessel will emit up to 19 per cent less greenhouse gas than its sister ships

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news

Cemre shipyard progresses with ferry construction for CMAL

Cemre shipyard progresses with ferry construction for CMAL

CMAL

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

Isle of Islay, Loch Indaal and two yet-to-be-named vessels will be delivered by October 2025

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news

Incat Tasmania delivers El Dorado Express to Daezer Ferry

Incat Tasmania delivers El Dorado Express to Daezer Ferry

Incat Tasmania

By Alex Smith | 23 May 2023

The high-speed catamaran will sail the route between Pohang and Ulleungdo in South Korea

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

First Chinese-built large cruise ship to be named Adora Magic City

First Chinese-built large cruise ship to be named Adora Magic City

Xinhua

By Alice Chambers | 22 May 2023

The 136,500gt vessel will homeport in Shanghai, China, during its inaugural season

News, Building and refurbishment, Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises’ upcoming ship to be named Star Princess

Princess Cruises’ upcoming ship to be named Star Princess

Princess Cruises 

By Alice Chambers | 15 May 2023

The Sphere-class vessel will debut in August 2025 with several new venues and concepts  

News, Building and refurbishment

Cunard celebrates build milestone as Queen Anne floats out of dry dock

Cunard celebrates build milestone as Queen Anne floats out of dry dock

Cunard

By Alice Chambers | 04 May 2023

The ship’s 2024 debut will mark the first time that the line has ran four ships simultaneously in 24 years

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova floated out at Meyer Werft’s shipyard

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova floated out at Meyer Werft’s shipyard

Silversea Cruises

By Alex Smith | 03 May 2023

Celebrations included Captain Cosimo Pontillo welding a commemorative coin to the ship

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Vista from Fincantieri

Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Vista from Fincantieri

Oceania Cruises

By Alex Smith | 02 May 2023

The ship is the first Allura-class vessel and introduces venues and experiences

News, Building and refurbishment

Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara floated out in Vietnam

Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara floated out in Vietnam

Emerald Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 27 April 2023

The luxury yacht will depart on its maiden voyage from Athens, Greece, on 5 August 2023

Report, Building and refurbishment, Marine operations

How FSG is helping ports to refuel for a greener future

How FSG is helping ports to refuel for a greener future
By Alex Smith | 27 April 2023

Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft will construct three LNG bunkering ships to increase the availability of alternative fuels in European ports, as part of its goal to drive the transition to a greener shipping industry

Shipbuilder will construct three LNG bunkering ships to increase availability of alternative fuels  

News, Building and refurbishment, Marine operations

MSC Euribia completes sea trials ahead of launch in June

MSC Euribia completes sea trials ahead of launch in June

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 24 April 2023

MSC Cruises vessel is currently at Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s shipyard receiving its finishing touches 

News, Building and refurbishment

SunStone Maritime Group takes delivery of Ocean Albatros

SunStone Maritime Group takes delivery of Ocean Albatros

Ulstein

By Alex Smith | 21 April 2023

The sixth Infinity-class vessel is set to go on a year-round charter to Albatros Expeditions

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

SunStone Maritime Group: Refining the expedition ship experience

SunStone Maritime Group: Refining the expedition ship experience
By Alex Smith | 20 April 2023

Following on from the success of its Infinity-series ships, SunStone Maritime Group is looking to perfect the expedition cruising experience with a new design. Niels-Erik Lund tells Alex Smith more

Niels-Erik Lund tells Alex Smith more about the tonnage provider’s new vessel design

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Marella Cruises chooses two godmothers for Marella Voyager

Marella Cruises chooses two godmothers for Marella Voyager

Marella Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 19 April 2023

TUI employees Tatyana Olkhovska and Jacqui Nobile to christen the new ship in Malaga, Spain

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Emerald Cruises names CLIA president godmother of new ship

Emerald Cruises names CLIA president godmother of new ship

Emerald Cruises

By Alex Smith | 18 April 2023

Kelly Craighead will name Emerald Sakara in a ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Viewpoint, Building and refurbishment, Interiors

How Decon became a trusted interior outfitter with experience and expertise

How Decon became a trusted interior outfitter with experience and expertise
By Theodoros Kioukas | 17 April 2023

Developed over 60 years in the industry, Decon’s knowledge and flexibility has made it a trusted partner worldwide for passenger ship interior outfitting projects

Theodoros Kioukas shares why Decon’s more than 60 years’ experience makes it a valued partner 

News, Building and refurbishment

Seabourn marks construction milestone for Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn marks construction milestone for Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn

By Alex Smith | 14 April 2023

A coin ceremony was held at T. Mariotti's shipyard in Genova, Italy

News, Building and refurbishment

Explora 1 successfully completes sea trials ahead of debut

Explora 1 successfully completes sea trials ahead of debut

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 13 April 2023

Explora Journeys’ first ship will sail the cruise line’s inaugural voyage from Southampton on 17 July

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

New Nile River cruise ship Viking Aton floated out in Egypt

New Nile River cruise ship Viking Aton floated out in Egypt

Viking

By Alex Smith | 12 April 2023

Viking's 82-guest vessel is set to begin sailing 12-day voyages in August 2023

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of newest Mississippi River cruise ship

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of newest Mississippi River cruise ship
By Alex Smith | 11 April 2023

American Serenade will depart from New Orleans on her first cruise on 20 April

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