Cruise & Ferry Review - 24 Mrz 2025
STAYING IN TOUCH
ALL-ELECTRIC
NET ZERO
Advancing innovation
Dr Hirohito Ito
Siu Lie Tan
My Nguyen
Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy
A collection of news from ship operators, ports and destinations and other businesses operating in the cruise and ferry sectors, including the latest on Royal Caribbean International’s third Iconclass ship
Pramod Arora of WMS shares how its engineering expertise and partnerships with satellite technology providers is enabling it to pioneer the way for land-like cellular connectivity on cruise ships at sea
AIDA Cruises president Felix Eichhorn gives an insight into the Carnival Corporation brand’s decarbonisation efforts and its quest to reach net zero by 2050
MSC Cruises’ Gianni Onorato provides an update on the new MSC World America and the brand’s focus for 2025 and beyond
Carsten Lund explains how SunStone Maritime Group’s ships are designed to travel to remote destinations around the world
Explora Journeys’ new president Anna Nash discusses the brand’s mission to introduce a new era of luxury cruising
Bud Darr, the new president and CEO of CLIA, highlights his plans for driving industry growth and sustainability
Hervé Gastinel explains how Ponant’s recent activities will enable it to achieve its goals of environmental responsibility
Paul Strachan of Pandaw Cruises talks about the river cruise brand’s 30 years of success and future goals
Cruise line executives showcase the different excursions available on expeditions to remote areas
Jason Worth updates CFR on Oceania Cruises’ plans for culinary excellence and fleet expansion
A look at how ferry operators and shipyards are planning for successful launches and deliveries in 2025 and beyond
Interferry will continue to work with ferry operators and stakeholders to spearhead the transition to net zero, says Mike Corrigan
Greta Bédard of STQ reveals the Canadian operator’s plans to improve its fleet and enhance passenger and employee experiences
Katy Taylor discusses how Wightlink is strengthening its ties with the Isle of Wight and its vision for an allelectric fleet
Hornblower Group’s new CEO Mike Flaskey shares his plans for passenger shipping following recent financial struggles
Turnkey interior outfitting company Aros Marine is expanding to provide tailored services to European ship operators
CFR spotlights selected refurbishment projects completed for cruise and ferry operators over the past six months
Sustainability consultant Siu Lie Tan considers how designers and architects can ensure they comply with the European Green Deal
We report on notable cruise ship orders that are due for delivery up to 2036
A range of ferry executives tell CFR why they are choosing battery electric vessels to build sustainable fleets
Interferry’s Johan Roos outlines why the IMO needs to consider sectorspecific regulations
MJM Marine describes a recordbreaking outfitting project for Aroya Cruises’ flagship Aroya
Stena Line’s Paul Grant outlines his role in expanding Irish Sea business and what’s next for the company
Michael Grey explains why a good ferry service needs more than a ship
Nicholas Belle of Abelle Consulting explains why technology is vital for smooth operations in a feature that highlights some of the latest smart solutions
Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy reveals how the World Ocean Council is empowering the marine industry to tackle environmental challenges
The cruisePAL suite of software is helping simplify every aspect of cruise operations, says Sonja Merckel
Yiannis Maglaras explains how P&O Ferries has benefited from implementing a new ticketing platform from Expian
Anglo-Eastern’s Frits van der Werff highlights the company’s latest successes and future plans
Lars Ljoen explains how Carnival Corporation plans to achieve its net-zero goals
A selection of ship repair yards, interior outfitters, suppliers, technology providers, and ports and destinations within the cruise and ferry industries
Cruise executives reveal the most popular dining venues onboard their ships and share how they created the vision behind their success
CFR looks at how ports around the world are accommodating turnaround and extended visits
Elina Niemi discusses Signify’s history and strong focus on creating energy-efficient lighting solutions for passenger ships
Aquafil’s Cristina Stefani explains how the company aims to transform the sustainability of cruise ship and ferry carpets
Holland America and Seabourn’s My Nguyen leads a feature on circular design and sustainable solutions for passenger ship interiors
Marco De Jorio of De Jorio Luxury & Yacht Projects and De Jorio Design Swiss, outlines the design process for luxury dining venues
Dr Hirohito Ito of Central Consultant asks whether Japan will become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029
Spyros Almpertis of The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection discusses how to create deeply immersive passenger journeys
SMC Design’s Alan Stewart and Jennie Drummond highlight how Saudi Arabian traditions and art inspired interiors for Aroya Cruises
Continental is designing practical and sustainable materials for cruise ship interiors, says Norbert Müller
A report on what’s new at Norway’s cruise ports and destinations
Orkney Islands Harbour Authority
Valletta Cruise Port
Port Everglades
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Wallem Ship Agency
Global Ports Holding
Port of Los Angeles
Port of Vancouver
Cruise Wales
Charting a path to net zero
Charting a path to net zero
Royal Caribbean reveals name and itineraries for third Icon ship
Royal Caribbean reveals name and itineraries for third Icon ship
Ambassador Cruise Line merges with Compagnie Française de Croisières
Resorts World Cruises rebrands and expands fleet
Princess Cruises plans Alaska adventures for 2025 and 2026
MSC World America successfully completes sea trials
Expedition Cruise Network adds new members
Pandaw Cruises to debut suiteonly ship on Mekong River
Antti Marine doors
Solar Glass
NIOCOM-Pumps
Floor adhesives
Dart Harbour expects busy 2025 cruise season
Dauerflora adds festive displays to onboard spaces
One year of Icon
Celebrity Infinity kicks off 2025 season in Thessaloniki
MSC Cruises commits to cruises from Port Canaveral until 2028
First passengers call at MSC Cruises’ new Barcelona terminal
Incat-designed ferry begins operations in Caribbean
Damen Shipyards delivers Germany’s first all-electric catamaran ferry
DFDS to provide ferry services to island of Jersey
Almaco completes Aroya Cruises refurbishment
Cruise trends for 2025
Explore cruise interior innovations at CSI Americas
Explore cruise interior innovations at CSI Americas
Closing the connectivity gap
Bringing the world to America
Bringing the world to America
Expedition adventures
Expedition adventures
Port of Sakitsu
Orkney, Scotland
Off the beaten path
Evolving for a new environmentally conscious era
A new era of luxury ocean travel
A new era of luxury ocean travel
The Allura of the ocean
The Allura of the ocean
Celebrating 30 years of success in Asia
Celebrating 30 years of success in Asia
CRUISE PORT TAMPA BAY
Enabling exploration
A new chapter for CLIA
A new chapter for CLIA
GOING ELECTRIC
A NEW FUTURE
SAFETY FIRST
Taking the lead on sustainability
Going electric with new ships
Going electric with new ships
Electrifying progress
Building ships sustainably
Building ships sustainably
Innovation at sea
Innovation at sea
Smooth sailing ahead
Smooth sailing ahead
Electrifying the future
Electrifying the future
Why do we need sector-specific regulations?
A good ferry service needs more than a ship
A year of deliveries
Bigger, better, faster
Notable cruise orders up to 2036
> Notable cruise orders up to 2036
Sustainability as a growth strategy
ADDING SUSTAINABILITY TO EXISTING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Components of sustainability, the European way
Staying ship shape
Aroya: a record-breaking outfitting project
Embarking on a global expansion
Searching for the right connection: technology’s role in passenger shipping
Searching for the right connection: technology’s role in passenger shipping
Smarter solutions, stronger results
Smarter solutions, stronger results
Pulling together to drive real change
Pulling together to drive real change
Collaborating for cleaner oceans
Collaborating for cleaner oceans
Sell experiences, not just transport
A solution for the future
Taking a tailored approach
Perfectly conceived
Perfectly conceived
Designed for delight
Equipped for success
How to design a luxury restaurant
How to design a luxury restaurant
Designing for life
Designing for life
Ten sustainable solutions for interiors at sea
A thread of genius
Lighting the way
Lighting the way
CABIN MODULES FOR CRUISE SHIPS
An authentically Arabian experience
Creating quality comfort
Extended calls
Hong Kong
Le Havre, France
Valletta Cruise Port, Malta
Port Milwaukee, USA
Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore
Port Miami, USA
Port Tampa Bay, USA
Port of San Diego, USA
Port of Seattle, USA
Port of Toronto, Canada
San Juan Cruise Port, Puerto Rico
British Virgin Islands
Curating journeys to remember
Working together towards shared goals
How Global Ports Holding is future-proofing its ports
Experiencing island life
Welcoming the world to Wales
Welcoming the world to Wales
What’s new in Norway?
The crossroads of the Mediterranean
Will Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029?
Will Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029?
Okinawa
Kanazawa Port
Kyoto Maizuru Port
A diverse destination
Port of Hakodate
Port of Sakitsu
Port of Yatsushiro
Cruising on the rebound in Asia
Discovering unexpected delights
Breaking records in Florida
Why cruise calls are on the rise at the Port of Los Angeles
Collaborating for a comfortable cruise experience
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