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Concordia Damen to Build Two River Cruise Vessels for TUI River Cruise

Jul 09, 2026

Dutch shipyard Concordia Damen announced it has received a contract from TUI River Cruise for two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUl's needs.TUI River Cruises' fleet is currently expanding from six to 10 ships…

Fincantieri to Build Third Hospitality Vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise

Jul 07, 2026

Fincantieri announced that it has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of a third hospitality vessel. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions…

Port of Québec Advances 16 MW Shore Power Project for Cruise Ships

Jul 06, 2026

The Port of Québec is advancing a 16 megawatt shore power project at Berth 30, strengthening its cruise infrastructure and supporting lower-emission operations on the Saint Lawrence.Scheduled to be operational in 2028, the system will allow…

Marlink Provides Connectivity for TUI Cruises’ New Mein Schiff Flow

Jun 18, 2026

Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow…

AD Ports Group Commences Cruise, Ferry Terminal Services

May 19, 2026

AD Ports Group, a global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, announced the commencement of cruise services at its three terminals in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Safaga in Egypt, in addition to facilitating ferry services…

Virgin Voyages Now Sailing from Port of Los Angeles

Apr 06, 2026

Virgin Voyages has started a new West Coast itinerary sailing from the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, with its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, making the Port of Los Angeles its homeport this spring.“Virgin Voyages brings a fresh, contemporary cruise product to Los Angeles…

Cruise Shipping: Seatrade Cruise Global Debuts Wellness Oasis

Mar 10, 2026

~New immersive hub will infuse wellness programming throughout the conference and create a platform for new voices, innovations and experiences across the cruise ecosystem~Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest and longest-running event of its kind serving the international cruise industry…

Watch: Los Angeles State of the Port Speech

Jan 25, 2026

A record crowd of more than 900 industry and community representatives gathered for the 11th annual State of the Port, where Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlined his vision for the future, highlighting “Build Bigger and Build Smarter” investment priorities…

Port of Los Angeles Selects Pacific Cruise Terminals Developer, Operator of Two Cruise Centers

Jan 23, 2026

The Port of Los Angeles has announced that Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected as the developer and operator of the future Outer Harbor cruise terminal. PCT will…

Celebrity Edge Makes Maiden Call to Newcastle, Australia

Dec 14, 2025

Celebrity Edge made a debut visit to the port of Newcastle in Australia on December 13 with over 4,000 passengers on board.Port Authority of NSW CEO John McKenna said: “The passengers and crew aboard the 306-meter-long Celebrity Edge will make a significant contribution to the economy…

MSC Cruises Connects to Shore Power in New York

Nov 03, 2025

MSC Cruises utilized shore power in New York for the first time when MSC Meraviglia connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.The connection allowed MSC Meraviglia to switch off her engines to eliminate emissions locally, as part…

American Cruise Lines Announces New U.S.-Built Vessels Through 2028

Oct 27, 2025

American Cruise Lines has announced 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. All American’s new boats will continue to sail domestically…

PortMiami Welcomes 10 New Cruise Ships for the 2025-2026 Season

Oct 16, 2025

PortMiami has announced the arrival of 10 new cruise ships, including five new build vessels, to the Cruise Capital of the World for the 2025-2026 cruise season. Starting in October 2025, a new roster of ships will set sail from PortMiami, including…

Port Milwaukee Looks to 2026 Season as 2025 Comes to a Close

Oct 16, 2025

Port Milwaukee has closed another successful cruising season, welcoming more than 11,000 passengers to the City of Milwaukee throughout the 2025 season. With the conclusion of the 2025 season, the stage is now set for the 2026 season, where…

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