World’s Largest Electric Cruise Ship Embarks On Maiden Voyage
The world’s most powerful electric cruise ship dubbed the Yangtze River Three Gorges 1 was built in China. It embarked on its maiden voyage in Yichang on Tuesday.
Video: UFO Sighting By Passengers Of Carnival Cruise Ship
A UFO sighting by a Carnival Cruise ship happened when a passengers spotted it over Florida waters. The video was snapped by a passenger and put on Youtube by the handle, Thirdphaseofmoon.
Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line Wins ‘Cruise Of The Year 2017’ Award
The cruise won high regard as a theme cruise for its wide variety of offerings that combine cruise with other means of transportation such as airplanes and trains.
Dubai Remains On Track To Receive 1 Million Cruise Line Passengers By 2020
DCTCM’s plan to ensure that cruise passengers felt the ‘soul’ of Dubai and there would be an extra concentration on excursions that show the heritage of the city and its older parts.
Irish Ferries Names Its New Cruise Ferry ‘W. B. Yeats’
The name was chosen after it had drawn ‘strong support’ from the public in an online competition that attracted nearly 100,000 entries.
Royal Caribbean International Named “Best Cruise Operator” For 10th Consecutive Year
The company was presented the award at the 28th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2017 ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand this evening.
Panama Canal Announces Expectations For Upcoming 2017-2018 Cruise Season
The Panama Canal announced that it expects to receive approximately 235 cruise ships through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2017-2018 cruise season.
Silversea Cruises Signs Contract With Fincantieri For New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship
Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri signed a contract worth about 310 million euros, for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship, due to join the shipowner’s fleet in 2020.
Europe’s River Cruise Industry Continues Its Expansion
Europe’s river cruise industry continues its growth path, with 1.36 million cruise passengers sailing on Europe’s rivers in 2016, up 2.7 percent from the previous year.