Cruise News

• Asuka III Offers Premium Features and Expanded Itineraries
• 3. NYK Cruises Partners with Oriental Land Co. for New Disney-Themed Ship
• 4. OLC’s Wish-Class Cruise Ship to Begin Operations in 2029

NYK Cruises’ new luxury ship, Asuka III, is being built at Meyer Werft and is due to start service on July 20, 2025. The vessel will offer an improved cruising experience, featuring additional cabins, upgraded onboard facilities, and higher-class services than the previous one, Asuka II (previously...

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• More Caribbean Cruises: MSC Cruises Strengthens Presence at Port Canaveral.
• Port Canaveral to Host MSC Grandiosa and a New World Class Ship by 2027.
• MSC Cruises Enhances Caribbean Offerings with Expanded Port Canaveral Deployment.

Geneva, Switzerland – 27 January 2025 – MSC Cruises has announced an expansion of its cruise products from Port Canaveral, offering more options for travellers to enjoy from the popular Florida port. The move includes adding a fourth World Class ship and increased...

https://mfame.guru/msc-cruises-expands-presence-at-port-canaveral-with-new-ships-and-itineraries/

In a significant milestone for both MEYER WERFT and Disney Cruise Line, the new cruise ship, Disney Treasure, was officially delivered today. This impressive vessel showcases some of the most advanced and innovative entertainment facilities in the cruise industry. Remarkably, the Disney Treasure was completed ahead of schedule and is set to welcome guests starting in December.

Bernd Eikens, CEO of MEYER WERFT, expressed pride in the successful handover, highlighting the...

https://mfame.guru/meyer-werft-delivers-disney-treasure-to-disney-cruise-line/

• Steel-cutting ceremony held for Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ultra-luxury ship, “Seven Seas Prestige”.
• The ship will offer advanced environmental technologies and luxury experiences.
• First of the new Prestige Class, following the successful Explorer series.

Today marked the steel-cutting ceremony for “Seven Seas Prestige,” a new ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera,...

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• CDC Random Inspections Reveal 19 Cruise Ships with Perfect Scores in 2024.
• Norovirus Outbreaks on the Decline, but Cruise Ships Remain at Risk.
• 19 Cruise Ships Earn 100 in CDC Sanitation Inspections.

The CDC is aggressively working towards cruise ships being maintained at sanitary standards that prevent the spread of highly contagious illnesses, such as norovirus. In the process, the CDC conducts random inspections throughout the year on cruise liners and assesses their cleanliness and...

https://mfame.guru/the-cleanest-cruise-ships-of-2024-19-earn-perfect-cdc-scores/

The Red Sea will soon have a new private island development. This island will be able to accommodate up to 2,000 cruise ship passengers at once and will offer luxurious amenities such as private villas, a beach club, and various dining options. Cruise Saudi has partnered with PC Marine Services to create this exclusive destination for cruise ship passengers, according to Arabian Business.

This project is a strategic step in Cruise Saudi’s vision to enhance the cruise sector...

https://mfame.guru/saudi-arabia-to-launch-new-cruise-island-destination/

• Disney Treasure, the latest Disney Cruise Line ship, is nearing completion after its conveyance to the ocean berth in the Netherlands.
• The ship, which accommodates 4000 guests and 1555 crew, is the second dual-fuel LNG cruise ship in Disney’s fleet.
• It offers unique accommodations, themed dining rooms, and exciting features like the Aquamouse ride, with its maiden voyage set for December 2024.

Disney Treasure, the newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, has successfully made its 16-hour...

https://mfame.guru/disney-treasure-embarks-on-final-construction-phase-in-netherlands/

Ports of Stockholm has taken a significant step toward enhancing sustainability in cruise shipping by launching Sweden’s first onshore power connection for cruise ships. This innovative facility allows vessels to connect to electricity while docked, reducing emissions and noise pollution. The move solidifies Stockholm’s status as a leading destination for environmentally friendly cruise traffic.

Inauguration of Sweden’s First Onshore Power Facility for Cruise Ships

On 17 September, Ports of...

https://mfame.guru/ports-of-stockholm-pioneers-sustainable-cruise-shipping-with-onshore-power-supply/

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading representative of the global cruise sector, has unveiled its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report. The report highlights significant advancements in sustainability, including investments in ships and technologies designed to utilize transitional and alternative fuels.

Kelly Craighead, CLIA President and CEO, emphasized the industry’s commitment to reducing emissions at sea and at berth, aiming...

https://mfame.guru/clia-releases-2024-report-highlighting-environmental-progress-in-the-cruise-industry/