Cruise & Ferry

We’re proud to publish the new issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning, featuring a keynote from Silversea Cruises’ Conrad Combrink, a cover story with Wesgro on Cape Town and the Western Cape, and insights from ports and destinations across the world! Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee9BxAe5 #CFIP2025 #cruise #itineraries

ThPA S.A. - Port of Thessaloniki will host the 21st edition of the European Sea Ports Organisation Conference for the first time in May 2025. The two-day event will discuss the European Union’s new strategy for ports and their role in strengthening Europe’s global position    Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebw6cN_Y    #cruise #shipping #greece

The HEINEKEN Company has launched two commemorative limited edition collectors’ can designs to mark SAIL 2025, which takes place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 20-24 August. The Dutch multinational brewing company is a sponsor of the event’s night-time entertainment with the SAIL ON STAGE series. The cans will be available exclusively in the cruise sector in the Americas region from February to July 2025 and in European region from April to July 2025. The ocean-inspired graphics are a “contemporary celebration of the central role of water and the maritime industry in the long histories of both Amsterdam and the Heineken brand”. #cruise #SAIL2025 #WeAreHEINEKEN

Over 10,000 passengers arrived at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5mdnAYu #cruise #HongKong #tourism

Between 2024 and 2026, Avalon Waterways River Cruises will introduce new interiors, equipment and faster internet “With our fleet-wide refresh, we’re elevating details… ensuring that our Suite Ships continue to set the standard for effortless, along the world’s waterways,” said Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eG-jm4VB #cruise #travel #rivercruise

Tallink Grupp has completed an €8 million maintenance and upgrade project on its 212-metre ship Baltic Princess, at the BLRT Grupp Turku Repair Yard in Naantali, Finland. The ship returns to service in the evening of 19 March 2025 with a redesigned Grill House restaurant, Piano Bar and tax-free shopping area, as well as numerous technical upgrades to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions    Read more: https://lnkd.in/edgdGjVU    #ferry #interiordesign #shipping

Captain Kate McCue has been appointed as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, the first ultra-luxury yacht in the cruise line's fleet, which is scheduled to begin operations in January 2026. “Captain Kate McCue is the ideal leader to helm Four Seasons I as we embark on this exciting new chapter in luxury yachting,” said Rainer Stampfer, president of global operations, hotels and resorts at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “Her passion for hospitality, commitment to excellence, and trailblazing leadership align perfectly with our vision to reimagine the yachting experience.” “Yachting truly embodies the essence of the sea – calm, effortless, and deeply rejuvenating; this is the same philosophy behind Four Seasons I,” said Captain McCue. “This role is both an incredible honour and an exciting opportunity to shape the Four Seasons Yachts experience from the very first voyage. I look forward to doing what I love most – connecting with guests, leading an exceptional crew, and engaging with local communities.” #cruise #FourSeasonsYachts #shipping

The agreement between the Government of Malta and Carnival Corporation will allow the company’s cruise ships to connect to the shore power grid at Valletta Cruise Port plc “By harnessing the power of the sun and the sea, we are not only reducing emissions but also positioning Malta as a beacon of green progress in the Mediterranean,” said Robert Abuela, prime minister of Malta. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWB6u_-b #cruise #sustainability #shipping

Following an ‘era-defining’ refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will spend an inaugural season sailing Alaskan voyages from Seattle, Washington. The ship will then make Cunard history in October when it begins a full season sailing Caribbean voyages from its new homeport, PortMiami   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekidwhcT    #cruise #Miami #interiordesign 

French cruise line PONANT has renamed and rebranded as Ponant Explorations Group, following the recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions. It is hoped Ponant Explorations Group will accelerate the company’s growth and development while strengthening its position within the cruise industry.   “As Ponant Explorations Group, we confirm our positioning and ambition,” said Hervé GASTINEL, CEO. “We remain true to our core identity: delivering an unparalleled travel experience to iconic destinations, providing exclusive access to confidential locations with our human-scale ships, and maintaining a commitment to excellence in service.”   #cruise #shipping #polarcruising