Fincantieri News, Building and refurbishment | 11 December 2025 Fincantieri launches Seven Seas Prestige at Marghera shipyard The first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships being built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises is scheduled for delivery in 2026
Omio/Shutterstock News, Ferry | 10 December 2025 Omio partners with Direct Ferries to add over 2,000 ferry routes to travel platform Travellers will be able to book ferries via the platform alongside existing offerings
Crystal Cruises News, Marine Interiors | 10 December 2025 Crystal Cruises provides first look at Crystal Grace suites Redesigned accommodation will offer expanded storage and the brand’s first wraparound verandas
Jamaica Cruising News, Ports and Destinations | 10 December 2025 Jamaica reopens major cruise ports and receives first homeporting vessel Efforts to restore ports and attractions following Hurricane Melissa have enabled Vasco de Gama to begin sailing from Kingston
Windstar Cruises News, Cruise | 09 December 2025 Windstar Cruises names Libby Anschutz as godmother of Star Seeker Anschutz, a Denver-based musician and daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz, will bestow blessings on the vessel at the naming ceremony in Miami
AIDA Cruises News, Building and refurbishment | 09 December 2025 AIDA Cruises completes refurbishment onboard AIDAluna The ship spent seven weeks in drydock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille Shipyard and will return to service on 10 December 2025
Incat Tasmania News, Ferry | 08 December 2025 Incat Tasmania to supply third battery-electric high-speed ferry to Molslinjen The Australian shipbuilder is currently constructing two 129-metre electric ferries for the Danish operator, due for delivery in 2027 and 2028
Miros/Marine Technologies News, Marine operations | 08 December 2025 Miros and Marine Technologies team up to advance marine sensing and vessel performance solutions The partnership could lead to future cooperation in vessel performance optimisation
Distracted Media News, Ferry | 08 December 2025 Orbit Clipper completes first passenger crossing on the River Thames The ferry is the UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry, marking a milestone in the rollout of low-emission river transport
PhilaPort News, Ports and Destinations | 04 December 2025 PhilaPort breaks ground on new Philadelphia cruise terminal Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to lead terminal development in preparation for 2026 opening
PortMiami News, Ports and Destinations | 03 December 2025 PortMiami reports record year for cruising The Florida port saw the highest annual passenger volume in its history in the 2025 fiscal year
Tillberg Design of Sweden News, Building and refurbishment | 03 December 2025 United Waterways to build eight new ships for ocean and expedition cruising Vessels will be designed for the white label cruise market to allow brands to expand into cruising
Washington State Ferries News, Ferry | 02 December 2025 Washington State Ferries first hybrid-electric vessels to be powered by ABB systems The vessels are scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group in 2030 and 2031
American Cruise Lines News, Cruise | 02 December 2025 American Cruise Lines to debut three ships and sail 11 new itineraries in 2026 The new itineraries have been designed to celebrate the “storied history, diverse cultures and geographic blessings” of the USA
Century Cruises News, Cruise | 01 December 2025 Century Star to debut on Danube River in September 2026 Century Cruises’ first European river cruise ship will offer a second itinerary on the Rhine River from November 2026
Damen News, Ferry | 28 November 2025 Damen floats out latest ferry for Canada’s BC Ferries The ninth vessel in the Island-class launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania
Aurora Expeditions News, Cruise | 27 November 2025 Aurora Expeditions christens new expedition ship Douglas Mawson in Sydney Harbour Great-granddaughter of Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson broke a sheet of ice across the ship’s bow
Balearia News, Ferry | 26 November 2025 Balearia to install first autonomous e-methanol power generation unit The eNomad unit manufactured by Methanol Reformer will turn the vessel into a test platform for hydrogen production at sea
Emerald Cruises News, Building and refurbishment | 26 November 2025 Emerald Cruises marks construction milestones for Emerald Kaia and Emerald Raiya Float out and keel laying both took place at the Halong Bay shipyard in Vietnam
Greenock Cruise Port News, Ports and Destinations | 25 November 2025 Record-breaking 2025 season for Scotland’s Greenock Cruise Port In its first year under the management of Global Ports Holding the port welcomed 145,166 passengers during 82 ship calls
Unsplash/Umer Sayyam News, Ferry | 24 November 2025 Mavrik Marine to build eight ferries for San Francisco Bay The vessels will replace the existing Lima-class fleet for Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District
Holland America Line News, Itinerary planning | 20 November 2025 Holland America Line adds new overnights and longer itineraries for 2027–2028 Australia and South Pacific season The line’s upcoming programme introduces overnight calls in Melbourne, Cairns and Lautoka, alongside expanded Legendary Voyages and longer regional itineraries
Global Ports Holding News, Ports and Destinations | 29 October 2026 Global Ports Holding signs 30-year concession for St. Vincent Cruise Port
Cunard News, Onboard experience | 11 November 2026 Cunard reveals ‘Cunard Deco’ interiors for Queen Mary 2 refurbishment
ABB News, Marine operations | 30 October 2026 ABB to supply hybrid-electric systems for third Washington State Ferries vessel
News, Itinerary planning | 30 October 2026 New issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning is out now!
NAPA Commentary, Marine operations | 22 October 2026 NAPA Checklist: Automating workflows to simplify safety management
Brittany Ferries News, Ferry | 20 October 2026 Brittany Ferries deploys Moment’s MOOD and MOOD TV platforms to additional vessels
Francisco Andreas Gomez News, Building and refurbishment | 10 November 2026 Antarctica21 welcomes Magellan Discoverer to fleet