The global maritime industry has reached an exciting sustainability milestone as small-scale energy supplier Avenir LNG successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for Royal Caribbean International in Honduras. The fueling operation took place during a scheduled Read More …
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has officially expanded its hallmark expedition travel model onto the historic waterways of Europe. The co-brand launched its inaugural European river sailing aboard the chartered, newly constructed 120-passenger river vessel Transcend Connect, referred to simply as Connect. Read More …
Star Clippers is charting an exciting course for its 2027-2028 season by adding 27 new ports of call across the Mediterranean, marking its most extensive destination expansion in years. Known for providing an authentic tall-ship sailing experience, the award-winning cruise Read More …
Transcend Cruises has officially ushered in a new era for group travel on European waterways with the launch of MS Connect, the world’s first river cruise ship designed exclusively for private charter sailings. Following a naming ceremony in Dordrecht, Netherlands, Read More …
Modern cruise ship architecture is undergoing a remarkable sustainability transformation as shipbuilders and cruise lines integrate eco-friendly technologies, smart materials, and energy-efficient systems from bow to stern. As highlighted by maritime leaders at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, designing sustainable cruise Read More …
Carnival Pride is pioneering an innovative hull-cleaning technology designed to support cleaner, more sustainable maritime operations. Partnering with marine technology specialists, Carnival has implemented a state-of-the-art robotic cleaning system that inspects and removes biofouling from the ship’s underwater hull without Read More …
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 …
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 …
According to a landmark announcement published by Princess Cruises, the premier ocean carrier is celebrating a quarter-century of pioneering shore power leadership in Juneau, Alaska. In 2001, Princess Cruises made maritime history by becoming the very first cruise line to Read More …