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River cruise brands are continuing to standardise core guest-facing features and are increasingly adopting cross-platform development frameworks, finds OnDeck by Sourcetoad. For its 2026 Cruise Mobile Apps Report, the software company examines onboard passenger-facing apps and covers key trends it sees such as framework developments, standardisation, and implementation of sec...

Crystal Serenity will enter a three-week drydock in October 2026 for a refit of its Aquamarine Classic suites and public spaces. The existing layout of suites and bathrooms will be preserved while enhancements are added to reflect the style incorporated during the vessel’s 2023 transformation. The corridors on deck 10 – where the Aquamarine Classic suites are located – will f...

Germany has remained Europe’s leading source market for multiple consecutive years, according to research from Cruise Lines International Association. Its latest Europe Market Report indicates 2.57 million German nationals took a cruise in 2024. Two of Germany-based company TUI Cruises’ three cruise brands primarily cater to this source market: Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cru...

Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) Design Expo America will feature speakers from Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line and Regent Seven Seas. Executives will share their insights on several topics, including what’s next in cruise design and guest experience, designing for achievable sustainable outcomes, new technologies driving the ...

Not so long ago, a passenger ship’s engine room was noisy, dirty and chaotic. Controls were largely manual and there was a relentless need for hands-on maintenance. Today, all of that has changed. Step inside a modern engine room and you’ll be met with a clean, high-tech and meticulously organised space. Hybrid propulsion systems deliver quieter power, while digital displays ...