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ultra-large cruise ship under construction

Construction is Underway on More Giants for Cruising

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:21 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

The pace of construction on the next generation of ultra-large cruise ships is gaining momentum. The ships are being floated out o...

Portuguese cruise ship Funchal

Classic Liner Turned Cruise Ship Faces Uncertain Future

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:20 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

Another one of the few remaining classic passenger ships is facing an uncertain future as Funchal is currently being auctioned as...

Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Coco Cay

Does the Royal Caribbean-Sandals JV Signal a New Paradigm for Cruising?

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:19 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Business

The overall sentiment is positive after the initial surprise of the news last week that Royal Caribbean Group would make a $3 bill...

Great Lakes cruise ship

Cruising on the Great Lakes Offers New Experiences

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:19 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

The Great Lakes, North America’s “Inland Oceans,” are gaining stronger attention from cruise enthusiasts. This year, it was projec...

inspectors on the bridge of a cruise ship

Cruise Ships Are Improving Environmental Management Says SGS

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:16 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

The growth of the cruise industry in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era has created increased awareness of maintaining a healthy envir...

Costa Serena docked in China

Costa Prepares to Leave Asia After Accommodating Athletes at Asian Games

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:15 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

After 20 years and being a pioneer in Asia and the Chinese cruise market, Costa Cruises has operated its final Asian cruise as it...

cruise ship dining room with digital sights and sounds

Immersive Dining Experience Goes Mainstream, But Will Passengers Follow?

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:14 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled details for its next new cruise ship, Norwegian Aura, revealing that it plans to bring immersive di...

cruise ship Ambience

Ambassador Cruise Line Builds Niche Strategy for Expansion

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:13 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Cruise Ships

A small line that started focused on the UK market, Ambassador Cruise Line is growing as a niche operation beyond the big lines th...

Damen Shipyards Group

Launch of TSHD 1000 for Port Otago and Napier Port

Published Sep 28, 2026 9:06 AM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By: Damen Shipyards Group] At Damen partner yard 189 Shipyard in Vietnam, a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) 1000 for Port...

ARC Brings New, Militarily-Useful Tonnage into the Maritime Security Program

ARC Brings New, Militarily-Useful Tonnage Into Maritime Security Program

Published Sep 27, 2026 11:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

[By ARC] American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC Group) today announced the addition of ARC Freedom to its U.S.-flagged...

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