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EWE Cruises, Deltamarin And Tillberg Design Of Sweden Receive AIP From DNV For Their New Expedition Vessel Project
A new expedition cruise vessel project, developed by EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of Sweden, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV. The project was published at Marintec Shanghai on December 7, …
Dec 8, 2023 / Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Opening of New Cruise Terminal at Port Everglades
The magic of Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders, celebrated the opening of the new dedicated …
Nov 14, 2023 / Cruise
Port Everglades Welcomes New Lines, New Ships and a New Terminal
Port Everglades is kicking off the 2023-2024 cruise season by welcoming new cruise lines and ships, and establishing itself as a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line. “We could very well top our 4 million passenger record, although our ‘official’ …
Nov 10, 2023 / Cruise
Last Call Of 2023 Brings Record Cruise Season For Belfast To A Close
Belfast enjoyed a record cruise season in 2023, with 158 calls reported by Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast which markets the city as a leading cruise tourism destination. The announcement was made as the …
Oct 20, 2023 / Cruise
MOL Cruises Announces its new cruise line brand name "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISESSM", ship name "MITSUI OCEAN FUJISM" and an Around-the-World Cruise
MOL Cruises, Ltd. announced the launch of a new cruise brand, "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES" and introduced "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" as the name of the new ship that will be launched for passenger service at December 2024. MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will be MOL Cruises' …
Oct 13, 2023 / Cruise
China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts sea trail
China's groundbreaking cruise ship, Adora Magic City (CruiseMapper), the world's first domestically made large cruise vessel with 5G capabilities, started its maiden sea trial on Monday, according to Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. under …
Jul 18, 2023 / Cruise
The world’s most energy-efficient vessel from MSC Cruises’ takes to the sea with a broad scope of Wärtsilä solutions
Technology group Wärtsilä has provided a broad scope of solutions for MSC Euribia (CruiseMapper) which completed its net-zero GHG emission maiden voyage on June 8 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where also the official naming ceremony took place. The ‘MSC …
Jul 3, 2023 / Cruise
The Expedition Cruise Vessel Ocean Albatros Is Ready For 2023 Arctic Voyages
On 22 June 2023, Albatros Expeditions announced the arrival and takeover of its newest vessel, the Ulstein-designed Ocean Albatros (CruiseMapper), in Tromsø, Norway. The Ocean Albatros is one of the seven sisters in SunStone Ships' INFINITY Class. …
Jun 26, 2023 / Cruise
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