Cruise News
Jamaica set to host World FZO AICE Conference 2022
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, have met with World Free Zones Organization, Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, in Dubai ahead of World Free Zones Organization Annual International Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place at Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica 13-17 June 2022.
Cruise tourism market set to grow by $4.24 billion
The cruise tourism market size is expected to grow by $4.24bn from 2021 to 2026, according to a report by Technavio. The strong global economic recovery and increasing high-net worth individuals are driving the rebound, but rising environmental concerns may hinder market growth.
American Cruise Lines opens Columbia and Snake Rivers 2022 season
American Cruise Lines has announced that the 2022 river cruise season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers has begun. In April, American celebrated the new season with the opening of a new cruise dock in Kalama, which the company built in partnership with the Port of Kalama.
Brittany Ferries to power new vessels with biofuels
Brittany Ferries has signed an agreement with Titan LNG for the supply of liquified bio methane to power two new hybrid vessels that will operate between England and France from 2025.
Carnival breaks ground on new cruise port on Grand Bahama
With a strong showing of validation of the cruise industry’s return, Carnival Cruise Line in cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new cruise port on Grand Bahama Island.
Ambassador Cruise Line offers reduced cabin fares
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced a selection of new reduced cabin guarantee fares for sailings on board their first ship, Ambience.
Coral Expeditions releases Wallis and Futuna itinerary
On 16 December 2022, Coral Adventurer will cast off from Cairns on an epic journey of discovery to the remote islands of Wallis and Futuna, located 2,000 nautical miles into the South Pacific. With no fixed itinerary, the 21-night voyage sailing from Cairns to Auckland is a true blue-water expedition for only the most intrepid of explorers.
Carnival's AIDAdiva and AIDAperla re-enter service
Following a refurbishment, Carnival's AIDAdiva will start on her first voyage from Warnemünde to the Norwegian fjords on 14 May 2022.
Royal Caribbean Group unveils 2021 Seastainability Report
Royal Caribbean Group released its 14th annual sustainability report, providing a comprehensive update on the company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and activities across its three wholly owned brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
Oceania Cruises reports bumper bookings period
Oceania Cruises has reported the opening day for its 2024 Collection of voyages on 4 May 2022 ranks among the best single-day booking periods in the company’s history.
Princess Cruises introduces all-inclusive premier package
Princess Cruises has announced Princess Premier, a new premium add-on package that offers guests unlimited WiFi for up to 4 devices, premium/top-shelf beverages, photos, specialty dining, and crew gratuities/appreciation.
'Indiana Jones of the deep' bound for exclusive speaker appearance with Cunard
Maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound, who made headlines across the world in March with the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, will head out to sea again this summer to talk exclusively to Cunard guests.