Cruise Industry

Cargo Ship & Cruise Ship Collide at Port of Cape Town

A collision occurred in the Port of Cape Town involving the cruise ship Ambience and the container ship Grey Fox during docking procedures.

Aerial view of Cape Town and the port

Engine Room Explosion Claims Lives of Two Crew Members

On Friday, March 22, an accident aboard the Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship resulted in the deaths of two crew members.

A Holland America Line cruise ship at sea

Funnel Fire on Carnival Cruise Line Vessel Off Bahamas

On March 23rd, during a voyage through the Bahamas, a fire broke out at the funnel of Carnival Freedom, a ship belonging to Carnival Cruise Line.

a large cruise ship as seen from the water

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a mainland Chinese port has reopened for cruise ships to homeport, marking a significant milestone.

a cruise ship at sea

Methanol Retrofit of Passenger Ships 'Not Attractive Option'

Study by Lloyd's Register concludes that converting passenger ships to use methanol as fuel is less economically viable than some alternatives.

A cruise ship at sea

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea

March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days

Cruise ships docked in berths

2024 Great Lakes Cruise Passengers Forecast to be 140,000+

Cruise the Great Lakes, a promotional initiative for the region's cruise industry, has shared its optimistic outlook for the 2024 cruising season

View of one of the Great Lakes

High Demand for Norwegian Cruise Line Despite Red Sea Woes

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings saw an uptick in pre-market trading following the company's announcement of its 2024 projections.

The deck of a cruise ship at dusk

Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak

Feb 25th, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holding vessel was denied docking at Mauritius' main port due to sanitary concerns following reports of illness

View of Mauritius from the air

American Queen Voyages End Operations, Say Hornblower Group

American Queen Voyages is halting its operations as its parent company, Hornblower Group, enters into a financial restructuring agreement.

A river cruise boat and cherry blossoms

First New Build in 5 Years Ordered by Carnival Corporation

Carnival Corporation, the leading global cruise company, has revealed its inaugural newbuild order since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cruise ships docked at a port

Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers

Costa Cruises’ 114,500 gross ton Costa Serna was cruising the Arabian Sea when the vessel rescued a group of stranded fishermen lost out to sea.

The deck of a cruise ship at dusk

First Cruise Ship Made in China to Set Sail From Shanghai

January 1st saw China’s first domestically made cruise ship begin its maiden voyage, offering mainland travelers the opportunity to go overseas.

View of Shanghai's Pudong skyline at night

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion

An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam canal at sunset

Engine Room Causes Fire on Canadian Ferry

More than 200 passengers on the MV Holiday Island ferry had to leave the vessel early on Friday owing to a fire in its engine room.

A ferry sailing off the shore of Canada

Cruise Ship with 100 COVID Passengers Docks in Sydney

The Coral Princess cruise ship has anchored at Sydney's Circular Quay with more than 100 COVID-positive crew members and passengers on board.

Brisbane from oceanside