Holly Payne

1 day ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Holly Payne

Registration is now open for the 12th edition of Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, taking place September 10-12 at Hamburg Messe & Congress in Hamburg, Germany. HighlightsHosted in partnership with Hamburg Messe & Congress, the biennial event will feature expert-led conference sessions, a vibrant exhibition floor, and extensive networking opportunities. A key attraction will be the new 'Tech Zone' - an immersive area showcasing IT suppliers, shore power providers, and emerging technology innovators.

2 days ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Holly Payne

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy EditorThe annual MedCruise Statistics Report is now available to download from the association’s website. Data from the report served as the foundation for MedCruise President Theodora Riga's presentation at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami last month. Among the findings, in 2024, the total number of transit passenger movements in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas was 26,115,387. The total number of homeporting passenger movements was 9,861,214.

3 days ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Holly Payne

Cruise traffic has increased in Catania over recent years with the destination attracting more international tourists. Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy EditorCatania Cruise Port installed a symbolic peace emblem on its cruise terminal window with the support of the local Rotary Club. The terminal receives 250,000 passengers annually, including a wide range of nationalities. The new installation aims to promote unity, hospitality and cultural integration.

3 days ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Holly Payne

Ports of Stockholm inaugurated its second shore power facility yesterday when it supplied electricity to Viking Jupiter. Sweden's second shore power facility for cruise vessels was established after Ports of Stockholm inaugurated the first one in September, when Mein Schiff 7 became the first vessel to connect at Stadsgården 167. The new facility at Stadsgården 160 will enable approximately 50% of Stockholm's visiting cruise ships to connect to shore power while docked.

4 days ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Holly Payne

Hankyu Travel International in Osaka will charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for three voyages between March and April 2027. This marks the first time a Japanese travel agency has chartered a Ponant vessel specifically for the inbound market. HTI, in collaboration with the cruise line, is working on voyages which focus on the Seto Inland Sea.