Cruise & Ferry’s Post

CRUISE NEWS: Cruise ships, cruise ships, and more cruise ships! https://lnkd.in/eRS3u8Jy #cruise #cruises #cruiseships #cruiselines #florida #cruisenews #travelnews #cruiseindustry #cruisehive

10 Unusual Things Passengers Do on Cruise Ships. https://lnkd.in/dfim5FCJ #cruise #cruises #cruiseships #cruiseindustry #cruiselines #cruisehive

What do you think about cruising the Seward in Alaska? https://lnkd.in/eDrU6RFc #cruise #cruises #alaska #cruiseindustry #seward #cruiseships #cruiselines #cruisehive

Philadelphia to Homeport First Cruise Ship in 15 Years as Port Expands. After more than a decade without a cruise ship, #Philadelphia will homeport its first modern cruise ship in 2026. The return of cruising to the #port is part of an industry trend begun two decades ago to position cruise ships closer to large population centers and aligns with plans by PhilaPort, the state agency that operates the Port of Philadelphia, for expansion of the operations. Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major #cruise line to homeport in Philadelphia and the first cruise ship in the port since 2010. The line’s Norwegian Jewel (93,500 gross tons) will operate from Philadelphia between April and October 2026 with 24 calls offering cruises to #Bermuda and #Charleston, South Carolina during the summer months and fall cruises between Philadelphia and #Canada. Homeporting around the United States has become a popular trend making cruising more accessible to travelers. Galveston, #Texas for example emerged as one of the largest homeports growing to rival South Florida the traditional base of cruise operations in the United States. Philadelphia officials highlight that the 30 million people live within 100 miles, or a two-hour drive, of the port. Philadelphia, however, currently lacks the facilities to handle a large modern cruise ship. They report plans to invest over the next 18 months at the Southport Marine Complex to develop capacity for embarking passengers as well as luggage handling and the required support services. Port and city officials are very optimistic about the addition of cruise ships back into the port’s operations. They highlight the strong attractions for tourism and hope to turn Philadelphia into a year-round cruise home port.

DEVELOPING NEWS: The cruise ship is adjusting to avoid Milton. https://lnkd.in/ebSB5pjc #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #margaritavilleatsea #milton #tropicalstorm #cruiseindustry #cruisehive

Honored to be included this morning with Rodger E. Rees, CEO, Galveston Wharves at Port of Galveston on Houston Public Media, Houston Matters in producer Joshua Zinn's segment covering the growth of the cruise industry and the impact on CITY OF GALVESTON. KEY TAKEAWAYS: >The global cruise market has witnessed continuous growth throughout the last three decades, a growth that was interrupted in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward the 2023 cruise passenger volume, which reached 31.7 million— surpassed 2019 by 7%. >The forecast for cruise capacity shows an increase of 10% from 2024 through 2028.   >The number of new-to-cruise is increasing – 27% of cruisers over the past two years are new-to-cruise, an increase of 12% over the past year. >Cruises are a top choice for multi-generational travel – with more than 30% of families traveling by cruise with at least two generations and 28% of cruise travelers traveling with three to five generations. >Expedition and exploration are the fastest-growing sectors of cruise tourism, with a 71% increase in passengers traveling on expedition itineraries from 2019 to 2023. >Most regions have three seasons. High season is when you'll find the most cruise options, highest prices, most crowded ships and best weather. The shoulder season coincides with moderate demand and relatively nice weather, and fares will be lower. Low season is the cheapest season -- and least busy -- possible cancellations due to weather. ECONOMIC IMPACT: >The local impact of the port’s cruise activity in 2023 included 4,547 jobs, $732.5 million in local business revenues and $25.3 million in state and local taxes. Each cruise generates about $2.3 million in business revenue in the local economy. >An additional cruise terminal forecast to generate an additional 925 jobs and $177 million in local business revenue annually. The city of Galveston will benefit directly with passenger and parking fees, as well as sales tax revenues from cruise parking. >Based on a study in Europe, cruise tourists add value to economies before, during and after sailing. Every 24 cruise guests supports one full-time equivalent job, and on average each guest spends €660 in port cities during a typical s7-day cruise. > While some negative externalities exist with increased passenger flows including: increased traffic congestion, possible environmental degradation, basic strain on local resources, at the end of the day the Cruise Industry has had a strong positive economic impact for Galveston! CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association: https://lnkd.in/g5mwtfba Visit Galveston: https://lnkd.in/gmUmGNgw Supply Chain & Logistics Technology - University of Houston UH Cullen College of Engineering Royal Caribbean Group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Carnival Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line MSC Cruises princess Cruise Line Moody Gardens®Battleship Texas Foundation San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center #economicdevelopment #cruiseindustry

The cruise line has provided another update, with the cruise ship being delayed once again. https://lnkd.in/ek8CKeE8 #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruiseindustry #cruisehive

CRUISE NEWS: Fog having an impact again. https://lnkd.in/g2Gs5q8n #cruise #cruises #carnivalcruise #carnivalcruiseline #cruisenews #travelnews #cruiseindustry #cruisehive

CRUISE NEWS: Missing Passenger Update, Desperate Help for Ocean Liner, Disney Construction. https://lnkd.in/eeMJGWk9 #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruiseships #cruiselines #cruiseindustry #cruisehive

The ship's first Alaska season has been detailed. https://lnkd.in/emVCqYp7 #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruiseindustry #alaska #oceaniacruises #cruisehive