Cruise Port Rotterdam expects that by 2025 some 75% of all cruise vessels visiting the port will use shore power.

Citing confidence in the business and its ability to generate cash flow, Carnival Corp. & plc plans a series of refinancing transactions to retire its highest cost debt.

Alex Sharpe, president/CEO of Signature Travel Network, shared his first-hand experience of Crystal Serenity's update — a $150m investment together with Crystal Symphony — Crystal's planned newbuilds and the brand's direction.

A&K Travel Group is working toward an agreement to build four ships in six years for Crystal, including two expedition vessels.

In the year since he took over Atlas Ocean Voyages as CEO, James Rodriguez has forged an entrepreneurial team, defined the brand ethos and built trade relations.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings narrowed its second quarter net loss, though not as much as Wall Street expected, on a 37% spike in revenues, and Sven Lindblad clarified his return as CEO.

The Port of Galveston's board approved a plan to issue $50m in 20-year bonds for upgrades to Cruise Terminal 25, future home of Carnival Jubilee.

Princess Cruises added casual dining, OceanNow and room service delivery and express embarkation to its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages at no additional cost.

Royal Caribbean shares shot up to a three-year peak after the company trounced estimates and boosted profit guidance 33% on its ability to lift pricing without hurting demand.

Royal Caribbean Group surpassed second quarter profit forecasts and raised its full year earnings guidance 33% on 'exceptionally strong' demand.