The thrill of electric go-cart racing at sea is coming to North America next year on the Norwegian Bliss, which will take the concept that debuted on the Norwegian Joy in Shanghai to another level.The widely anticipated adoption of the amusement-park staple on a ship sailing in the U.S. should give the Bliss something to brag about when it sails from the Port of Seattle on its first Alaska voyage next June.
In Naples, Italy, was sealed the completion of the twinning process between Port of Heraklion, Crete and the Napoli Terminal
The official twinning ceremony, took place in a solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere, in the main hall of the Conference Center of the Napoli Terminal, where the twinning of the two port organizations was formally ratified and sealed.
In his speech during the ceremony, the Managing Director of the Terminal, Mr. Tomaso Cognolato, after welcoming the Greek delegation, referred to the strong relations that connect the two port cities from the depths of the centuries, emphasizing at the same time the importance and value of twinning between them in today's era, which is a tangible proof of the will and determination of the representatives to create a strong partnership for the benefit of the shipping and local community as well.
The CEO of Heraklion Port Authority (OLI), Mr. Minas Papadakis, expressed his enthusiasm for the warm welcome extended to the Greek delegation, noting that this historic moment comes today to connect joint initiatives, to highlight new ideas through an operational platform and specialized actions. The Managing Director of OLI, Mr. Minas Papadakis, in his greeting focused also at the business relations development between the two EU member states, which have their starting point in the depths of the centuries with strong common historical and cultural elements, he praised the initiative to advance the two port organizations in twinning which beyond the sentimental character it has, will promote cooperation between the two port entities in a spirit of understanding, brotherhood and solidarity, on a number of issues of mutual interest.
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled a rendering of a new class of ship it plans to build starting in 2022.
Celebrity Cruises lifted the veil from its much-awaited Edge class of ships, the first new design for the premium brand since the Solstice class was created in 2006.
Royal Caribbean's fourth Oasis-class ship will be called Symphony of the Seas and begin service in late 2018 from its new Crown of Miami terminal.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. executives joined PortMiami and Miami-Dade County officials on Wednesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking on RCCL's new terminal at the easternmost point of the port's cruise ship row.
MSC Cruises will debut a digital wayfinding, guest experience and concierge service on the MSC Meraviglia, a ship scheduled to start service in the Mediterranean this summer.
Airam Diaz Pastor, Commercial Director/Director, Projects & Studies, Puertos de Tenerife/MedCruise welcomed delegates to Seatrade Cruise Med 2016, which opened yesterday in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, with a rallying call to cruise lines to bring more passengers to Tenerife.
The organisers of Posidonia, the world’s most prestigious maritime exhibition, have confirmed a 15 percent growth in size for this year’s event, as the committed total of over 40.000 square metres of exhibition floor space together with a record 40 conferences and new sporting events make the 2016 edition the biggest in the event’s almost 50 year-long history.
Caution has always marked Holland America Line’s approach to bigger ships. Even though Koningsdam is HAL’s largest vessel at 2,650-passengers, other lines have led the way in the “big” category, so size doesn’t seem to define Koningsdam.
To a double water gun salute from three accompanying tugboats, Fathom’s Adonia set sail from Miami for Havana at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
Carnival Cruise Line on Thursday took delivery of Carnival Vista, its largest ship at the 133,500 gross tons and a capacity for 3,954 passengers at double occupancy.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises said it has ordered a version of its 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, which will add a fifth ship to its fleet. 
David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' China operations, revealed some of the features that will debut on the Norwegian Joy, a ship being built for the Chinese market. 
Seatrade Cruise Global 2016: Crystal Cruises will add to its growing stable of luxury travel options by building a 200-passenger yacht with polar capabilities.
Disney Cruise Line has entered a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany to build two ships, to be completed in 2021 and 2023.
Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry's premier global event, will bring together all facets of the international cruise business -- including cruise lines, suppliers, travel agents and partners -- for a week of networking, sourcing, innovation and education. The epicenter of the international cruise industry, Seatrade Cruise Global, today announces that registration is now open for the revamped 2016 conference and exhibition, which will be held 
ICCS Corp. following the tradition to participate of more than 25 years will be there, this year at Pavillion #535 supporting two dynamic and crucial ports & destination of S.E. Mediterranean, the Thessaloniki Port and Port of Souda, Chania Crete. 
Carnival Corp. signed a memo of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for another Royal-class vessel for its Princess Cruises brand and two Costa Asia ships to operate in China.
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MSC Cruises said it has begun accepting bookings from repeat customers for MSC Seaside, a new ship that will be based in Miami.
Princess Cruises said it has developed a design for its own bed, which will be rolled out fleetwide through 2018.
Cruise lines Costa and Aida will have robots that interact with guests on its ships, starting in the spring of 2016.
MSC Cruises has partnered with Cirque du Soleil to create shows on four of its new ships, which will be exclusive to MSC and debut on its Meraviglia-class vessels starting in 2017.
Costa Cruises said it will receive two of the four ships that Carnival Corp. is buying that will be 
Crystal Cruises has built a loyal following with its two ships primarily by delivering a great product. Now under new ownership, Crystal will try to transform itself from a luxury cruise brand to a luxury brand.
The Golden Princess will sail seasonal cruises from Tianjin in 2016, joining the Sapphire Princess in China.
Carnival Corp. has received approval to build and operate a second private cruise terminal in Barcelona, Europe’s busiest cruise port.
Crystal Cruises announced an expansion plan under new owners Genting Hong Kong that includes three 1,000-passenger vessels, its first new ships in decades.
MSC Cruises said it will deploy the 2,120-passenger MSC Opera on weeklong cruises from Havana, beginning Dec. 22.
Carnival Corp.’s new 
TUI Cruises, a German line owned jointly by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and TUI Group, has ordered two ships from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Turku, Finland.
Silversea Cruises has ordered a 596-passenger ship from Fincantieri that the luxury line is calling its new flagship vessel.
A bowling alley and nine restaurants will be among the amenities aboard the MSC Seaside, the first vessel that MSC Cruises will 
Carnival Corp. reported $222 million in net income in the second quarter, up more than 126% from second quarter 2014. Revenue for the quarter, the company said, was $3.6 billion, compared with $3.63 billion in 2014.
Virgin Cruises will set sail from Miami in 2020 with a new, 2,800-passenger cruise ship constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
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Carnival Corp. has inked a deal with the Meyer Werft shipyard for four megaships, each with a maximum capacity of 6,600 passengers, that will be the first vessels in the industry to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
