Stars aligning for a bright future at Windstar Cruises The cruise line’s president Christopher Prelog discusses brand visibility, ship refurbishments and in-demand destinations
Austal’s Simon Smith discusses the shipyard’s biggest ferry build to date The Australian shipbuilder will begin constructing Gotlandsbolaget's new Horizon X, a 130-metre, high-speed ro-pax catamaran with flexible fuel capabilities, in 2026
Heritage Expeditions: voyages that advance science The expedition cruise line is offering more than awe-inspiring travel. In collaboration with scientists and indigenous partners, its cruises are contributing to climate research, species discovery and cultural preservation. Aaron Russ from Heritage Expeditions shares more
Global refurbishments: cleaner and greener ships With the IMO deadline for reducing carbon emissions drawing closer, cruise and ferry operators are making sustainability upgrades as part of regular maintenance and interior refresh drydocks. CFR spotlights selected 2025 projects
Event preview | Cruise Cruise Lines International Association European Summit 2026 23 Feb 26 Feb 2026
Event preview | Ferry Hybrid to Zero Conference 2026: decarbonising the ferry industry 11 Mar 12 Mar 2026