By Redd Brown Feb 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Cruise operators may yet avoid paying more US corporate taxes despite threats from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to close favorable loopholes. Lutnick’s comments…
https://gcaptain.com/us-commerce-secretary-comments-give-cruise-operators-case-of-deja-vu/
MSC Cruises‘ newest LNG-powered flagship, MSC World America, has successfully completed intensive sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in the vessel’s preparation for its inaugural Caribbean…
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MSC Cruises reports that its latest flagship, MSC World America has successfully completed deep-water intensive systems tests during a final sea trial in the Atlantic Ocean.
The sea trials checked the performance of the ship’s engines, maneuverability, fuel consumption, safety systems, speed and stopping distances. The ship will now receive its final finishing touches at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France before being officially delivered to the cruise line on March...
https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/msc-world-america-completes-sea-trials/
Always Croatia, a Croatian-American travel company dedicated to curating cultural experiences, announced today the addition of the newly renovated MS San Antonio to its fleet in 2025. The 36-guest small cruise ship will set sail in early spring, offering travelers an opportunity to explore the Croatian coastline aboard an intimate and luxurious vessel.
The MS San Antonio‘s maiden voyage is expected to take place on May 24, 2025, embarking on a seven-night journey between the cities of Dubrovnik...
https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/always-croatia-adds-renovated-vessel-for-small-ship-cruises/
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port and the only port in the country that offers both ocean-going and river cruising, announced today a record-breaking year with more than 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024. Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at Erato Street and Julia Street are located within the heart of the city, just steps away from the historic French Quarter, world-renowned restaurants, and unique cultural heritage.
“We are grateful to our cruise...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/port-of-new-orleans-breaks-cruise-passenger-record/
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a firm order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) for four new cruise ships. The firm order follows a Letter of Intent signed in…
https://gcaptain.com/fincantieri-confirms-order-for-four-norwegian-cruise-ships/
Fincantieri reports that the letter of intent that it signed with Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH) in April last year (see earlier story) has been transformed into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships, destined for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand.
The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered by Fincantieri to be “very important” – meaning that it is worth more than EUR 2 billion.
With a gross tonnage of...
American Cruise Lines is kicking off the 2025 Mississippi Season early, with some special football fun this week. Big Game Travel has chartered two of American’s Mississippi riverboats to host its guests who purchased exclusive 3- and 4-night packages through the company for this weekend’s biggest game in New Orleans.
As we reported recently, the Port of New Orleans has been recording record cruise passenger movements and American’s riverboats regularly sail to and from Port NOLA. Several of the...
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port, reports that in 2024 it hosted a record-breaking 1.2 million cruise passenger movements
Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at Erato Street and Julia Street are located within the heart of the city, just steps away from the historic French Quarter, world-renowned restaurants and unique cultural heritage.
“We are grateful to our cruise and hospitality partners, including New Orleans & Company, for their role in helping Port NOLA...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/port-nola-hit-new-cruise-record-in-2024/
Royal Caribbean Group‘s Celebrity Cruises has announced its entry into the premium river cruise market with plans to launch Celebrity River Cruises and an initial order for 10 new vessels….
https://gcaptain.com/royal-caribbean-enters-river-cruise-market-with-order-for-10-new-ships/