Mary Bond

Group Director and Editor at Seatrade Maritime News

Group Director and Editor at Seatrade Cruise News

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Genoa, Savona infrastructure, connectivity, sustainability

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

The first phase involves defining the evolving scenario of the cruise sector and identifying and profiling operators across the supply chain in both ports. The second phase entails gathering information on economic driving forces to assess its impact upon the local community. This phase also includes analysing prospects for clean energy transition and synergies with the airport.
Holland America extends 2026 Europe season

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

Each of the newly added cruises will be on Nieuw Statendam roundtrip, or one-way, from Rotterdam. ‘Cruises rooted in the culture and history of Europe are proving to be popular with our guests,’ said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment for Holland America Line. Aurora borealis wake-up callPart of the expansion is an additional departure of a 14 day cruise to Northern Norway with the History Channel departing on Nov. 7.
Cunard's first phase of 2026 Event Voyages programme

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

The first announcement features events and entertainment onboard five 7-night itineraries on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne from May to November, 2026. London Theatre at Sea with the Olivier AwardsCurated by Julian Bird OBE, this Queen Mary May sailing features a peek behind the scenes to learn the secrets of putting on a world-class show. The transatlantic crossing culminates in The Oliviers in Concert with the orchestra and cast showcasing the history of the Olivier Awards in a one-off production.
Celestyal signs agreement with Abu Dhabi tourist board

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

The multi-year partnership, agreed at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, will promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination among Celestyal’s guests and help further establish the cruise line’s affiliations to the Middle East. Celestyal will return to the region with two ships in December this year, featuring three times weekly calls to Abu Dhabi across the winter season until March 2026.
Madeira reports strong expansion of cruise activity in Q1, 2025

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

Commenting on the Q1 Y-o-Y growth trajectory during Seatrade Cruise Global last week, Paula Cabaço, chairwoman of the Board of Madeira Ports said, 'These are very encouraging figures, reflecting the vitality and strength of the cruise sector in the Atlantic islands region, and the serious and committed way the industry views Madeira as a cruise destination.' A total of 266,964 passengers passed through the ports of Funchal and Porto Santo in Q1 (compared to 223,144 in 2024), along with 92,903...
Hydrogen is a cornerstone of the energy transition led by Fincantieri

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

From the development of eco-friendly ship designs to the integration of alternative fuels and advanced propulsion systems, the company is not only setting new standards for sustainability but also demonstrating a profound commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the maritime industry. The group considers hydrogen as one of the main means to decarbonize the maritime sector, potentially allowing “absolute zero” emission.
Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre upgrade

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is adding a new check-in area for cruise passengers, updated amenities and a larger transport handling area with more parking bays. The enhancements are the most extensive upgradal works undertaken since the Asia cruise terminal opened in 2012. SATS-Creuers Cruise Services Pte Ltd (SATS-Creuers), the current terminal operator, will spearhead the nine-month upgrade, starting from the first quarter of this year.
Asia cruising in the spotlight

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

This summary was shared by Dr Zinan Liu, chairman at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Asia on a panel entitled Asia Cruising: Back in the Spotlight which took place Wednesday in Miami at Seatrade Cruise Global. ‘The China source market used to power the growth of North Asia cruising but less than 1m Chinese passengers cruised in 2024 versus almost 3m pre-pandemic,’ he added.
Expedition cruising – adventure, luxury & sustainability balance

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond

‘We’ve just started and are all driven by a passion which we transmit to our guests who in turn learn to have a true love of the earth and its habitats,’ said Swan Hellenic’s Andrea Zito. Expedition and adventure are the fastest growing sectors of the travel market, cited Lindblad Expeditions’ Natalya Leahy who added, ‘Many are seeking life changing or enhancing experiences and we don’t just take guests to a place, we show them how to see it.’Saturation or not?
My First Cruise Connections: Joyce Landry

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Mary Bond |Holly Payne

In this regular feature to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global in April 2025, we are inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with the wonderful world of cruise shipping. Describe the first time you saw a cruise ship? Fairstar, Sitmar Cruises in 1974, filing cruise brochures in my first travel job at Rosenlund Travel, Worcester Massachusetts.