Carnival Radiance has been christened in a naming ceremony held in Long Beach, California, following her transformation from Carnival Victory in a $200 million refit and refurbishment.
Carnival Radiance christened following bow-to-stern makeover
New AIDAnova mega-ship sails from Hamburg for first time
AIDAnova arrived in the port of Hamburg for the first time on Monday, and the final preparations have been made for the welcome of the first guests and the start of the […]
Enchanted Princess christened, marking official commissioning into fleet
Princess Cruises‘ fifth Royal-class cruise ship Enchanted Princess has been christened in Fort Lauderdale in a special ceremony as part of an original production “Our World, Enchanted”.
MSC Orchestra suffers COVID outbreak in Durban, cruises suspended
A number of passengers aboard MSC Orchestra in Durban, South Africa have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise ship into lockdown upon her return to port.
Carnival Cruise Line ships to stay in Dubai a little longer after Australia delay
Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit, both currently in warm lay-up in Dubai in the UAE, will remain in the city a while longer, according to Carnival Cruise Line.
Saudi Arabia tightens entry requirements ahead of winter cruise season
Saudi Arabia has tightened entry requirements for tourists amid its 2021/22 winter cruise season in response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Qatar readies for busy winter cruise season on Dubai bounce back
Qatar is gearing up for its busiest cruise season on record as Dubai bounces back from the unprecedented disruption the COVID-19 pandemic forced on the cruise industry.
Carnival Cruise Line opens Camp Ocean for first time since pandemic
Carnival Cruise Line on Friday reopened its Camp Ocean kids club for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a total shutdown of the global cruise industry.
What does the new Omicron variant mean for the cruise industry?
The emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is a potential existential threat to the cruise industry, but the Delta variant fallout provides a hint of the potential impact it may […]
South African crew member aboard Norwegian Breakaway may have Omicron variant
A South African crew member aboard Norwegian Breakaway is suspected of carrying the Omicron variant, Louisiana officials confirmed Tuesday amid a larger outbreak aboard the ship.
MSC Cruises slashes prices on South African itinerary for December
MSC Cruises has significantly reduced the fares on an upcoming cruise in December out of Durban aboard MSC Orchestra.
Norwegian Cruise Line extends deals for Middle East passengers
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its cruise deals for the Middle East market, with a Cyber Sale and Bogofree promotion that offers a second guest free or at up to 70% off.
P&O shows off new Altitudes area aboard upcoming LNG mega ship Arvia
P&O Cruises has announced that its new cruise ship Arvia will debut a an experience called Altitudes on its uppermost deck.
Hurtigurten releases more West African itineraries for 2023/24
Hurtigruten Expeditions has added more West African expedition cruises for the 2023/24 season spanning Cape Verde, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal.
Cruise lines that require COVID-19 vaccination
Most of the cruise industry will be back in full operation by 2022, but the resumption of cruises amid the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted most cruise lines to implement some form of […]
MSC vaccine mandate for Durban season gets negative response from SA public
MSC Cruises on Wednesday confirmed that its South African cruise season out of Durban would go ahead as planned amid the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but also announced that vaccination would be […]
Celebrity Cruises suspends vaccine mandate for 5 to 11 year old passengers
Celebrity Cruises has put its vaccine mandate for children on hold, just days after announcing that all passengers older than five would require vaccination in order to sail.
Dubai-bound MSC World Europa to be test bed for marine fuel cell tech
On the same day that MSC Cruises marked the float out of its Middle East-bound mega cruise ship MSC World Europa, it was also announced that she would be the first to […]
Silversea names new ship in Project Evolution expansion
Silversea Cruises has announced the name of the first ship in its Project Evolution fleet expansion, several weeks after her steel cutting ceremony, which was held on November 18th.
MSC Cruises marks World Europa float out and MSC Euribia coin ceremony
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have celebrated the float out of MSC World Europa, and the coin ceremony for MSC Euribia, both of which will be the first LNG-powered ships in […]
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