China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

Published Mar 20, 2026 6:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

China marked the next milestone in its efforts at expanding the domestic cruise industry with the float-out of its second large do...

World’s Largest Sail Yacht Cruise Ship Sets New Mark on Trials

Published Mar 13, 2026 1:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

The sail-powered cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian recently completed its propulsion tests, and builder Chantiers de l’Atlanti...

Published Mar 11, 2026 5:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued its report on a 2023 incident aboard the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery in w...

Published Mar 5, 2026 7:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the delivery of the Norwegian Luna, the second ship in the company’s Prima Plus c...

Published Mar 4, 2026 6:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The operators of Villa Vie Odyssey, one of the current residential cruise ships, announced that they are launching a new company t...

Published Mar 3, 2026 7:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

Reporting a strong financial performance in 2025 and a positive outlook as the brand continues to grow its fleet, Viking announced...

Published Mar 1, 2026 10:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Given the centrality of the oil trade to the GCC states, tankers have rightfully received the most attention of any vessel class i...

Published Feb 26, 2026 10:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

During recent cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, cruise lines paused calls at the port while the Mexican Navy began moving vessel...

Published Feb 26, 2026 6:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Carnival Cruise Line’s country manager in Australia, Peter Litytle, surprised the industry by announcing the line plans to further...

Published Feb 25, 2026 1:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

The delivery of the ultra-luxury Four Seasons I was completed at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard on February 25. The first of two cr...