Cruise lines expect 23 million passengers this year

FEBRUARY 9, 2015 —  The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its annual State of the Cruise Industry Report and is once again projecting strong growth for the cruise industry in

Two cruise ships find new homes

NOVEMBER 21, 2012 — Two cruise lines are shedding vintage ships, in one case through a sale and in the other through a transfer. Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises abruptly canceled the first

American Cruise Lines appoints Director of Marine Operations

JULY 16, 2013 — Captain Andrew White has joined American Cruise Lines as Director of Marine Operations. Captain White recenty retired from twenty-seven years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard.  Thirteen

Carnival names four to technical review board

JULY 15, 2013 — Carnival Cruise Lines has appointed four maritime and transportation industry experts — Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, Rear Admiral Joseph F. Campbell, Ray Valeika and Dr. John K.

Disney tops cruise customer satisfaction list

JUNE 27, 2013 — Disney Cruise Line ranks highest in customer satisfaction in a J.D. Power 2013 Cruise Line Satisfaction Report released today. The report indicates that while overall customer satisfaction with

CLIA seeks greater transparency on casualty reporting

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is recommending enhancements to regulations about the reporting of casualties at sea. Specifically, CLIA is recommending that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) expressly and more clearly require