Viking Astrea Touches Water In Major Milestone

The evolution of sustainable maritime travel reaches an inspiring new chapter as Viking officially celebrates the float out of the Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered ocean ship capable of operating with zero emissions. Taking place at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard in Read More …

Global Cruise Ship Orderbook Expands Rapidly Worldwide

The global cruise industry is experiencing a dynamic building boom as international demand for ocean travel drives historic shipbuilding commitments. According to the latest market update from Cruise Industry News, recent contract confirmations and fleet options have expanded the worldwide Read More …

Explora Three Debuts Across Scenic Northern Europe

Explora Journeys is elevating the European luxury cruise landscape as its newest vessel, Explora III, arrives in Northern Europe to continue its celebrated maiden season. Reporting from Cruise Industry News highlights that the 70,000-ton luxury ship has officially commenced a Read More …

Four Seasons Yachts Enhances Luxury Vessel Design

Four Seasons Yachts is refining the design of its second ultra-luxury vessel, Four Seasons II, scheduled to enter service in 2028. Developed in partnership with luxury maritime operator Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the newbuild builds upon the Read More …

Crystal Cruises Expands Fleet With Fincantieri Partnership

Luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced a major expansion milestone by officially exercising its option with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This decisive step confirms the construction contract for a third new-generation oceangoing cruise ship, scheduled for delivery in 2034. Read More …

Fincantieri Delivers Explora Journeys Sustainable Luxury Ship

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …

Fincantieri Delivers Explora Journeys Sustainable Luxury Ship

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …

Viking Hydrogen Power Drives Ocean Cruise Innovation

Viking and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri are ushering in a transformative era for sustainable cruising with Viking Libra. Set for delivery in November 2026, the 54,300-gross-ton vessel represents the world’s first commercial cruise ship equipped to store liquefied hydrogen on board, Read More …

Holland America Upgrades Zuiderdam With Pinnacle Luxury

The future of premium ocean cruising is looking brighter than ever. The award-winning travel brand has officially announced that Zuiderdam will be the second ship to undergo a majestic transformation as part of the innovative Holland America Evolution program. This Read More …