German government comes to the rescue of MV Werften
Cruise ship builder MV Werften has received a 193-million-euro loan to complete the Crystal Endeavor for delivery and keep the shipyard operations going till March 2021. The loan is provided by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern...Read more
Former HAL cruise ships join Fred. Olsen’s fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has completed its fleet by welcoming Holland America Line’s former cruise ship Amsterdam to Rosyth, Scotland. After refurbishment, the ship is to be renamed Bolette. Two weeks earlier, its sister ship...Read more
Wastewater checks could help track coronavirus on board cruise ships
Testing wastewater systems on long-haul planes and cruise ships could provide crucial information on detecting the presence of the Covid-19 virus in incoming passengers. According to Australian researchers, this test could be an additional public...Read more
Covid-19 app launched for the European river cruise sector
River cruise ports in the south and west of the Netherlands, Port of Amsterdam and Must See have launched the app Port See. This app provides up-to-date insight into the accessibility of ports for river...Read more
Video: Cruise ship Spirit of Adventure floated out
The 236 metres long Spirit of Adventure has left German cruise shipbuilder Meyer Werft’s covered building dock I (hall 5). It is the second new cruise ship for the British shipping company Saga Cruises.Read more
Cruise bookings trickle in again
Cruise ships are still anchored and it looks like they will stay that way for some time to come. However, the first bookings for next year are trickling in. The Rotterdam cruise terminal expects to...Read more
Bolidt antimicrobial decking could aid cruise industry’s return
Synthetic applications specialist Bolidt is launching an antibacterial flooring system to improve hygiene on passenger ships and support the safe return of the cruise industry. Originally designed for use in land-based applications such as hospitals...Read more
Holland America Line sells four cruise ships in 2020
Cruise ships Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving the Holland America Line fleet. The ships have been sold in pairs, with the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam transferring to one undisclosed company in August...Read more
Cruise ship Explorer Dream to set sail again after months of idling
For the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus, a cruise ship is being put into service again. The Explorer Dream, which is located in Taiwan, will make short cruises from the port of...Read more
Keel laid for MSC’s first LNG-powered cruise ship
The keel has been laid for MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC World Europa at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The cruise liner’s first LNG-powered cruise ship is to enter service in 2022....Read more
Wärtsilä and Pastrovich Studio to develop hybrid boutique cruise vessel
Wärtsilä will work with yacht designer Stefano Pastrovich on the design of innovative sustainable superyachts for the boutique cruise sector. The design will feature hybrid propulsion and solar panels for minimal environmental impact and high...Read more
Damen Shiprepair launches corona disinfection service for ships
Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage (DSHV) will now offer a 24/7 Covid-19 disinfection service for ships. Personnel donned in high quality PPE will board the ship to disinfect it using stabilised hydrogen peroxide. With the service,...Read more
Cruise ship crews to be repatriated via Rotterdam again
This week three more cruise ships will arrive in Rotterdam, reports the Port Authority. They are coming to repatriate crew of the Holland America Group. Due to the corona crisis, many cruises have been cancelled...Read more
Regal Princess to drop off cruise ship crews in Rotterdam
Cruise ship Regal Princess is expected to arrive at Cruiseport Rotterdam on Wednesday 6 May at 7 am. The cruise ship is not carrying holiday makers, but is bringing 1000 Dutch and other European crew...Read more
Wärtsilä to design expedition cruise ships for Amundsen
Wärtsilä will develop a customised design for up to six new luxury cruise vessels capable of polar and tropical expeditions.The ships will be owned and operated by Amundsen Expeditions and are targeted primarily at the...Read more
Meyer Werft: No orders for new cruise ships expected until 2023/24
With COVID-19, modern cruising faces the biggest crisis in its history, which will also heavily impact the cruise ship builders. According to Meyer Werft Managing Director Thomas Weigend, difficult measures need to be taken to...Read more
Handful of passengers still stuck on ‘ghost ship’ Rotterdam
At least five passengers are still stuck on Holland America Line’s cruise ship Rotterdam. Together with sister ship Zaandam, it was not allowed to berth anywhere for a long time because of the coronavirus. At...Read more
Evacuation corona cruise ship Zaandam completed
According to American media, the evacuation of passengers of Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zaandam in Florida has been completed. All passengers who are not infected with the coronavirus have now flown home. The sick...Read more