International Cruise & Ferry Review

International Cruise & Ferry Review magazine began its journey in the early 1990s and has since established itself as a dependable source for updates on the passenger shipping sector. In 2011, Tudor Rose took ownership of the magazine and made significant investments that enhanced its already solid reputation, turning it into a key resource for leaders in the cruise and ferry markets.

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Deltamarin and China’s Weihai Shipyard to design and build three ropax ferries for Finnlines

1 day ago | cruiseandferry.net | Rebecca Gibson

China Merchants Weihai Shipyard (Weihai Shipyard) has contracted Deltamarin to design and engineer three new Hansa Superstar-class ropax ferries for Baltic Sea operator Finnlines, all of which will be delivered between 2028 and 2029. Each 240-metre vessel will accommodate up to 1,100 passengers (in 320 cabins) and 90 cars, and have 5,100 lane metres of cargo space for rolling freight.
Zero Emissions Cruising Conference: the future of sustainable cruising

5 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

The Zero Emissions Cruising Conference will take place at Thon Hotel Bergen Airport in Bergen, Norway, from 17-18 November 2025. The two-day event, which is dedicated to discussing the future of sustainable cruising, will bring together key stakeholders from the cruise industry, including operators, shipbuilders, technology providers, fuel suppliers, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, port authorities and sustainability experts.
First-time cruisers driving industry growth finds CLIA report

5 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

First-time cruise passengers are driving industry growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2025 State of the Cruise Industry Report. In the last two years, 31 per cent of cruise passengers were new to cruising, while 68 per cent of international travellers are considering taking their first cruise. Figures released in the report reveal 34.6 million passengers cruised in 2024, making up 2.7 per cent of the international travel and tourism sector.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reveals details of Luminara features

5 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has revealed details of the design of Luminara, the third ship in its fleet of luxury cruise ships. Inspired by its name, which means ‘light’ in Latin, Luminara will span 794 feet and accommodate up to 452 guests across 226 suites. Public spaces were designed by Toronto-based Chapi Design Luxury Division, while suites were appointed by London-based firm AD Associates. Lighting, meanwhile, was created by consultants DPA.
Estonia launches €25 million grant for green retrofitting projects on passenger ships

6 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Rebecca Gibson

The Government of Estonia has launched a €25 million ($28.2 million) grant to encourage shipowners to carry out green retrofitting projects onboard their passenger, cargo and other vessels at Estonian ports. Estonia is now one of only a few European countries to offer direct financial support for ship retrofits in the form of state aid.
Wallem Group sets out guidance on marine biofuel safety precautions

6 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

Wallem Group has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships and crews are prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice suggests that biofuels can make a significant contribution to maritime decarbonisation, while also offering guidance on the precautions owners and crew need to consider before and during use.
HX Expeditions partners with Inuit communities for excursion programme

6 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

HX Expeditions is launching a new excursion programme in Arctic Canada, developed in partnership with Inuit Elders, local residents and community-born staff. Launching in summer 2025, the community-led excursions will be offered on HX’s 25-day Northwest Passage sailings, which travel westbound from Greenland to Alaska onboard Fridtjof Nansen and eastbound from Alaska to Greenland onboard Roald Amundsen.
Orient Express Sailing Yachts: The return of a legend

6 days ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

The famed Orient Express first began providing long-distance passenger train journeys in 1883, with services starting from Paris, France, and eventually extending all the way to Istanbul, Turkey. Connecting the western and eastern halves of Europe, the train became a byword for glamour and luxury, carrying passengers ranging from celebrities to royalty and appearing in countless works of literature, films and television shows.
Foreship enables world-first dual chemistry battery system refit

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

Naval architecture and engineering consultancy Foreship is supporting ferry operator Wasaline in delivering a world-first battery upgrade on its vessel Aurora Botnia that will increase energy storage capacity by six times. The retrofit will be the first to combine two battery chemistries in a hybrid solution and is expected to cut annual carbon dioxide emissions by up to 23 per cent.
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas embarks on sea trials

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alex Smith

The cruise ship will spend 11 days at sea undergoing technical tests before returning to Meyer Turku for final phase of construction Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas has set sail in the open ocean for the first time as it embarked on a series of sea trials.