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Indonesia wants its cut of international cruise trade

Indonesia cruise calls and passenger numbers increase

Indonesia wants its cut of international cruise trade

JAKARTA, Indonesia - As Asia continues to display steady economic growth, its waters have become major destinations for international cruise ships over the past few years.

Holland America’s elephant in the (state) room

Have your fifty cents ready

Holland America’s elephant in the (state) room

By Glyn May

It costs around US$1,000 a night for a deluxe verandah suite on most Holland America (HAL) ships and, sometimes, an extra 50 cents for ear plugs to get a decent rest.

Cruise lines, US Coast Guard hold emergency exercise in Freeport

Black Swan Emergency Response Exercise

Cruise lines, US Coast Guard hold emergency exercise in Freeport

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Members of the U.S.

UK's biggest cruise show comes to London Olympia March 23-24

Cruise Show 2013 at Olympia

UK's biggest cruise show comes to London Olympia March 23-24

LONDON, England - 'The UK's biggest event for discovering a world of voyages', the prestigious Cruise Show is coming to London Olympia on March 23-24, bringing exclusive deals from top cruise ...

World's best cruise ships named

2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards

World's best cruise ships named

PENNINGTON, N.J. - The results 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards have been announced today.

3 highly anticipated new cruise ships for 2013

Cruise Holidays More Popular Than Ever

3 highly anticipated new cruise ships for 2013

LONDON, England - Cruise bookings rose by around five percent in 2012, and this growing holiday market is expected to continue to ride the crest of the popularity wave into 2013 and 2014.

Hong Kong forum promotes cruise development in Asia

Seatrade Hong Kong Cruise Forum

Hong Kong forum promotes cruise development in Asia

HONG KONG - Hong Kong embarked on its first-ever international cruise forum this morning (22 January) at Hotel ICON.

2013 cruising: All-inclusive travel, private outdoor showers, exotic repositioning cruises

9 Top Cruise Travel Trends for 2013

2013 cruising: All-inclusive travel, private outdoor showers, exotic repositioning cruises

DETROIT, Mich. – CruiseCompete, the Web’s premier online cruise marketplace since 2003, presents a peek at industry trends cruise consumers can expect in 2013.

Top ships for a fly and cruise

Cruise News

Top ships for a fly and cruise

LONDON, England - Everyone wants their holiday to be hassle free and the best way to make sure you don't have to lift a finger is with fly and cruise packages.

Top Caribbean cruise destinations

Caribbean Cruises

Top Caribbean cruise destinations

LONDON, England - Caribbean cruises are the stuff dreams are made of and with the range of cruise deals available these days, that dream can easily become a reality.

Cruise industry forms global trade association

New Association Model to Promote "One Industry, One Voice"

Cruise industry forms global trade association

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Where's hot for cruises in 2013

Cruise News

Where's hot for cruises in 2013

LONDON, England - With the winter holiday season already underway, it is hardly surprising that travelers are already planning their holidays for next year.

Best cruise ships of 2012 announced

Cruise News

Best cruise ships of 2012 announced

PENNINGTON, N.J. - Cruise Critic announced its Editors' Picks Awards, recognizing the best in the cruise industry as noted by its team of editors.

Cruise-line captains enjoying life on the ocean wave

Cruise News

Cruise-line captains enjoying life on the ocean wave

Cruise-line companies might be in dire financial straits but their captains are enjoying life on the ocean wave.

Turkey aims to secure larger slice of global cruise trade pie

Turkey Cruise Ship Platform

Turkey aims to secure larger slice of global cruise trade pie

Turkey has established a “Turkey Cruise Ship Platform” consisting of 13 port cities in an attempt to secure a larger slice of the global tourism pie.

Naked cruising enjoying vigorous growth

Nude cruising is a growing industry

Naked cruising enjoying vigorous growth

When the Carnival Freedom sets sail from Florida next February for an eight-day cruise to Panama, it will offer the same amenities as any other Carnival cruise: three pools, a jogging track, a ...

CLIA commemorates World Oceans Day

Cruise Lines International Association

CLIA commemorates World Oceans Day

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Cruises to start and end in Liverpool

Liverpool Cruises Launch

Cruises to start and end in Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England - The first cruise to start at Liverpool's Pier Head since 1972 has set sail from the terminal.

Vietnam expects cruise tourism to peak this year

Vietnam Cruise Trade

Vietnam expects cruise tourism to peak this year

HCM CITY — The Viet Nam's cruise tourism industry plans to welcome more than 1 million tourists on cruises by 2015, according to the National Administration of Tourism.

More big cruises expected to sail into China this year

Chinese Cruise Industry

More big cruises expected to sail into China this year

SHANGHAI, China - More big cruises are expected to sail into China this year to meet the growing needs of Chinese tourists.

Asian cruise industry still long way behind Europe, North America

Cruises getting more popular in Asia

Asian cruise industry still long way behind Europe, North America

Land ahoy, cruisers.

New Zealand cruise passenger numbers to rise in 2013

New Zealand Cruise Industry

New Zealand cruise passenger numbers to rise in 2013

Cruise ship passenger numbers in New Zealand are expected to soar more than 20 per cent next year despite the negative publicity following the deadly capsizing of the Costa Concordia off the coast ...

Mexico remains number one cruise destination worldwide

7.1 Percent Growth in Cruise Industry In Mexico

Mexico remains number one cruise destination worldwide

MIAMI, Fla. - Mexico has retained the coveted position as number one recipient of cruise lines, globally.

New safety policy announced by cruise industry

Cruise News

New safety policy announced by cruise industry

Cruise lines are now required to conduct passenger safety drills before leaving port, under a rule announced by three cruise industry associations.

Europe leads the way as most popular cruise region

CruiseTrends Report and Cruise Index

Europe leads the way as most popular cruise region

DETROIT, Mich. - February 2012 CruiseTrends and Cruise Index reports have been released.

When bugs swim

Cruise ships provide perfect environment for spread of disease

When bugs swim

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN

(eTN) - Millions of passengers eagerly board cruise lines. In fact, in 2010, CLIA member lines recorded that 14.8 million people (10.29 million from North America) decided to take a cruise.

Cruise lines: 2012 bookings are up, prices are down

Major cruise lines encountering choppy waters

Cruise lines: 2012 bookings are up, prices are down

Some of the world's biggest cruise lines are encountering choppy waters as prices for their cabins take a dip.

Major cruise ships returning to Bahrain

Cruise Ships Add Bahrain as Port of Call

Major cruise ships returning to Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - As security concerns in Bahrain diminish, cruise ships are returning to the country's ports, bringing with them more than 32,000 tourists and a boost to the economy.

Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance becomes Specialty Cruise Collection

Specialty Cruise Collection Is Launched

Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance becomes Specialty Cruise Collection

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance, a consortium of nine small ship cruise lines, has changed its name to the Specialty Cruise Collection.

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