Cruise & Ferry Review

12/12/2025

Sue Wills details how SMC Design combined bespoke furnishings and design elements to create a rich cultural narrative on Aroya Cruises ’ first ship

From furnishings to lighting, colour palettes, artwork and decorative finishes – every design element onboard Aroya Cruises’ first ship, was carefully selected to create a rich narrative that reflects the cultural history and modern identity of Saudia Arabia. SMC Design’s art, interior design,...

12/12/2025

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to charter expedition cruise ship Greg Mortimer to offer new Alaska itineraries from 2027

National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions is to charter expedition cruise ship Greg Mortimer from 2027 for a three-year period to meet surging customer demand for its Alaska itineraries. The charter from SunStone Maritime Group will enable the expedition cruise line to offer new itineraries after i...

11/12/2025

CFR asks executives from Explora Journeys, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection what ports should prioritise to ensure they are top contenders for inclusion in the latest itineraries

When choosing a cruise, guests evaluate everything from the ship’s accommodation and public spaces and amenities to the quality of the onboard cuisine and the entertainment programme. For many guests, the main deciding factor is the destinations they will visit – and what happens during port cal...

11/12/2025

Busan Port Authority has launched South Korea’s first state-owned all-electric ferry, featuring an end-to-end electric power and propulsion system supplied by ABB

Busan Port Authority has launched South Korea’s first state-owned all-electric ferry, as part of a plan to replace 140 state-owned vessels with ships powered by cleaner energy sources by 2030. The ferry was built by South Korea’s Kangnam Corporation in line with environmental legislation. Sustai...

10/12/2025

Lindsay James speaks with Fire Island Ferries’ Tim Mooney about family legacy, local roots and evolving opportunities for the lifeline service across the Great South Bay

For nearly eight decades, Fire Island Ferries has been the lifeline connecting Long Island with the barrier island communities of Fire Island. Based in Bay Shore, New York, the operator transports over one million passengers annually across the shallow waters of the Great South Bay. “We operate 14...

10/12/2025

Partnership between Omio and Direct Ferries will add over 2,000 ferry routes across the world to the travel platform

Omio has announced a strategic partnership with Direct Ferries, integrating the ferry operator’s network into Omio’s global travel platform. The collaboration provides access to over 2,000 ferry routes from 150 carriers, expanding options for international travellers. The partnership, signed in ...

10/12/2025

Efforts by Jamaica Cruising, The Port Authority of Jamaica, Jamaica Ministry of Tourism and local authorities have restored ports to operation following Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica has resumed cruise operations following Hurricane Melissa, with all four major cruise ports – Port Royal, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Falmouth – officially reopened and receiving vessels. The coordinated return to service reflects cross-agency efforts to restore marine infrastructure and ...

10/12/2025

The first renderings of accommodation onboard Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Grace have revealed new designs for the 377 suites, including the brand’s first wraparound verandas

Crystal has released new suite renderings for Crystal Grace, the all-suite, all-veranda ship debuting in May 2028. The redesigned accommodations include expanded storage, and select suites will feature expansive wraparound verandas, a first for the brand. Designed by cruise ship architectural firm G...

09/12/2025

In the latest issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning we look at how cruise lines, port authorities and local partners can collaborate to curate shore experiences that drive both satisfaction and sustainable tourism

Read the full article 👉 https://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/ports-that-have-it-all

09/12/2025

Windstar Cruises names Libby Anschutz as godmother of Star Seeker

Windstar Cruises’ new all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, will be christened by godmother and Denver-based musician Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz. The naming ceremony will take place in Miami, Florida, on 15 January 2026. “Seeing Star Seeker for the first time was an unf...

09/12/2025

AIDA Cruises has completed a seven-week refurbishment onboard AIDAluna at the Chantier Naval Shipyard in Marseille, France, as part of AIDA Cruises’ Evolution programme

AIDA Cruises has completed a seven-week refurbishment onboard AIDAluna at the Chantier Naval Shipyard in Marseille, France, as part of AIDA Cruises’ Evolution programme. The ship will return to service on 10 December 2025 with a five-day ‘Côte Bleue & Costa Brava’ itinerary, sailing from Palm...

08/12/2025

Ahead of Century Cruises joining Europe’s rivers in 2026, CFR asks executives from the brand, UNITED WATERWAYS and M Designs how they are creating its new ship

When Century Star sets sail on the Danube in summer 2026, it will mark more than the launch of a new luxury river cruise vessel – it will symbolise the start of Century Cruises’ journey beyond the Yangtze and into Europe’s waterways. For over three decades, Century Cruises has been China’s m...