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ICE-designed Cruise Ship Visiting Isle of Man
In mid-May, Silversea’s newest expedition ship, “Silver Endeavour” (CruiseMapper), made a visit to Port St Mary, Isle of Man. Previously known as “Crystal Endeavor” and operated by Crystal Cruises, the vessel was delivered from MV Werften’s shipyard …
Jun 19, 2023 / Cruise
The Bristol Port Company welcomes The World
The Bristol Port Company welcomed the largest private residential yacht on the planet, The World (CruiseMapper), to Royal Portbury Dock. The 196 metre ship is the only one of its kind currently in operation, sailing a continuous itinerary …
Jun 8, 2023 / Cruise
Hurtigruten Norway Unveils its First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Weeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the initiative has now revealed early concept plans and renderings for the …
Jun 7, 2023 / Cruise
Marella Cruises’ Discovery Begins First Sailing from Port Canaveral
Marella Cruises’ Discovery sailed from Port Canaveral’s Cruise Terminal 5, kicking off a slate of 26 weekly sailings between now and November. The sailing of the Discovery (CruiseMapper) is also Marella’s first from the United States. …
May 12, 2023 / Cruise
Abu Dhabi Receives More Than 700,000 Cruise Visitors
AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has announced that Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, the operator of local and international cruise and leisure destinations, has registered a significant increase in the …
May 11, 2023 / Cruise
Greenock Ocean Terminal gears up for record cruise ship year
One of Scotland’s main cruise ports is set to experience its busiest year since records began. Greenock Ocean Terminal has 91 cruise liners booked into the Inverclyde town’s new dedicated pontoon across 2023 – a rise of over 25 per cent on last year. …
Mar 15, 2023 / Cruise
Cruise ships calling to Waterford 2023 is announced
Port of Waterford is delighted to publish the schedule of cruise ships calling to Waterford for the 2023 season. There are 20 visits in all bringing a total of 27,000 passengers and almost 12,000 crew to these shores. The calls are split …
Mar 2, 2023 / Cruise
Life at Sea Cruises Debuts World’s First Three-Year World Cruise
Life at Sea Cruises announced today they are accepting reservations for the world’s first - and only – three-year world cruise. The voyage will cover more than 130,000 miles, visiting 375 ports across 135 countries and seven continents. Set aboard …
Mar 2, 2023 / Cruise
Belfast Harbour To Welcome 170 Cruise Calls in 2023
As the cruise industry in Northern Ireland continues to provide a welcome boost to the economy, the number of ships expected this season represents a 20% increase on the previous record set in 2019. Between March and October this year, 62 different …
Feb 28, 2023 / Cruise
Port Everglades Completes Shore Power Master Plan for Cruise Terminals
Port Everglades recently completed a study to add shore power to the Port's eight cruise terminals and has taken delivery of the final report. The study was performed by Moffatt & Nichol, a global infrastructure advisory firm working in …
Feb 7, 2023 / Cruise