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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WMS and AT&T partner to enhance at-sea connectivity for cruise passengers

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

The International Day Pass will be available onboard more than 200 ocean-going cruise ships across 25 cruise lines WMS, a global provider of cruise wireless connectivity, has teamed up with telecommunications company AT&T to enhance connectivity at sea for cruise passengers. The collaboration will bring AT&T’s International Day Pass service to cruise passengers onboard more than 200 ocean-going cruise ships across 25 cruise lines with WMS technology. The pass provides users with unlimited...
Foyle Port expects 21 per cent increase in cruise tourism in 2025

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

Foyle Port in Northern Ireland is preparing for a rise in cruise tourism in 2025, with the number of ship calls expected to increase by 21 per cent compared to 2019. A total of 17 cruise ships are scheduled to visit the port between May and September, including five vessels making maiden calls. Returning cruise lines include AE Expeditions, Azamara, Crystal Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Noble Caledonia, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, Phoenix Reisen and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
IMO Member States approve new measures for net-zero framework

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have agreed a set of mid-term measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. The regulations were agreed by Member States at the Marine Environment Protection Committee during its 83rd session (MEPC 83), which took place at the IMO headquarters in London, UK, from 7–11 April 2025. The regulations will be formally adopted in October 2025 and will come into force in 2027.
Incat Crowther and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders to design and deliver two new electric ferries for San Francisco Bay Ferry

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

Digital ship designer Incat Crowther and US shipbuilder Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) will design, build and deliver two new electric ferries for San Francisco Bay Ferry. Both 43-metre ferries will have capacity for 400 passengers and 60 bicycles, and will operate on busy commuter routes to connect Oakland, Alameda, Seaplane Lagoon and Harbor Bay to San Francisco.
AmaWaterways launches first river cruise ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

AmaWaterways has launched the first luxury river cruise ship, AmaMagdalena, on the Magdalena River in Colombia. AmaMagdalena will offer two seven-night itineraries – ‘Magic of Colombia’ and ‘Wonders of Colombia’ – which will sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla.
How MSC Cruises is bringing the world to America

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Lindsay James

MSC Cruises is set for a landmark year in 2025. At the end of March, it took delivery of its latest World-class ship, MSC World America. The vessel then crossed the Atlantic for its naming ceremony at the brand’s new $450 million MSC Miami Cruise Terminal – the largest in the world – in PortMiami, Florida, on 9 April.
Eric Stonestreet helps Norwegian Cruise Line to christen Norwegian Aqua in Miami

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Rebecca Gibson

Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet officially christened Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Norwegian Aqua during a ceremony at the line’s terminal in PortMiami, Florida, on 13 April 2025. Built by Fincantieri at its yard in Marghera, Italy, the 3,571-guest Norwegian Aqua is NCL’s first Prima Plus-class ship and offers several experiences that debuted on the Prima-class ships, as well as new additions.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore to be expanded during S$40 million project

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Rebecca Gibson

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is to undergo a S$40 million (US $759,500) overhaul, which will enable it to handle dual ship calls and more passengers. The project, which is set to last nine months, will start in the first quarter of this year and marks the most extensive infrastructure upgrade at MBCCS since it opened in 2012.
Seatrade Cruise Global: San Juan Cruise Port showcases $42 million upgrade and rising passenger numbers

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Alice Chambers

San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP), located in Puerto Rico and operated by Global Ports Holding, highlighted its recent $42 million infrastructure improvements at Seatrade Cruise Global, which took place in Miami, Florida, from 7-10 April 2025. SJCP has almost completed Phase 1 of the Panamerican Piers modernisation project, which aims to elevate the port’s safety standards, operational efficiency and receive the newest generation of cruise vessels.
NYK Cruises takes delivery of first new cruise ship in 30 years

2 weeks ago | cruiseandferry.net | Rebecca Gibson

Japanese-based operator NYK Cruises took delivery of its newest ship, Asuka III, from shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Emden, Germany, on 10 April. The LNG-powered ship, which successfully completed technical and nautical trials in the North Sea on 18 March, was delivered during a traditional flag change ceremony. It was attended by Hiroyuki Endo, president of NYK Cruises; Bernd Eikens, CEO of Meyer Werft Group; Captain Hisashai Kogue; and employees from both companies.