Royal Caribbean has announced plans to homeport one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Oasis of the Seas, in New York from May to August, 2020.
Royal Caribbean to homeport Oasis of the Seas in New York for 2020
Carnival Mardi Gras will feature world’s first rollercoaster on a cruise ship
While Carnival Mardi Gras will already be the largest cruise ship ever built for the world’s largest cruise line, and the first US-based cruise ship powered by LNG, it will also now […]
Possible new life for SS United States as deal signed with property giant RXR Realty
The real estate giant RXR Realty and the SS United States Conservancy have signed an agreement to explore options for the SS United States’ revitalisation.
London to join Dubai, Long Beach and Rotterdam with its own floating hotel ship Funchal
The little ocean liner turned cruise ship Funchal, which was once the Portuguese presidential yacht, has been bought at auction by a UK-based hotel group and will be turned into a floating […]
Cunard to redevelop spa concept fleetwide as Mareel debuts on refurbished Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line is introducing a brand-new spa brand fleetwide in partnership with Canyon Ranch, called Mareel Wellness & Beauty, which means ‘phosphorescence of the ocean’ in old Norse language.
Carnival reveals the name for its largest ever cruise ship – Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line has finally announced the name for its hugely anticipated new cruise ship due in 2022, the largest it has ever built and the first in the US to run […]
India to have two local cruise lines as Jalesh Cruises announces Mumbai itineraries
Jalesh Cruises will become the second domestic cruise line targeting the Indian cruise market when it launches operations in April next year.
Carnival Cruise Line returns to Med and Europe in 2020 with Radiance and Legend
Carnival Legend and Carnival Radiance will operate Carnival Cruise Line’s most diverse European and Mediterranean season to date with nine- to 16-day voyages visiting 34 ports in 14 countries.
Second Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam delivered to Holland America Line
Holland America Line has taken delivery of Nieuw Statendam, its second Pinnacle-class ship during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces new details for upcoming Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore’s keel was laid this week, and during the ceremony new details were revealed about the ship by Norwegian Cruise Line, including a new entertainment line-up and an expanded race track.
Dubai cruise passengers with Royal Caribbean may be able to bid for better cabins
Royal Caribbean this week began offering passengers the option to potentially upgrade to a higher cabin category by placing a bid online.
Virgin Voyages reveals plans to build dedicated cruise terminal at PortMiami
Virgin Voyages has announced its intention to build its own dedicated cruise terminal at PortMiami, while simultaneously announcing that sales for cruises on its first ship Scarlet Lady will open on Valentine’s […]
Queen Elizabeth emerges from major refurbishment ahead of 2019 World Cruise
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship has completed her refurbishment at a shipyard in Brest, France, where a team of 2,000 workers remodelled the spa, the Golden Lion pub and the décor throughout […]
MSC Cruises cuts first steel for new ship Seaside EVO-class ship MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises has cut the first steel for its new Seaside Evolution-class cruise ship and revealed that it will be called MSC Seashore, at a ceremony at the Italian shipyard Fincantieri in […]
Long Beach-based Carnival Panorama to feature first SkyZone trampoline park at sea
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Vista-class ship Carnival Panorama will debut the world’ first SkyZone trampoline park at sea when she enters service in December, 2019.
Princess’ new ship Sky Princess to debut redesigned Sanctuary and new jazz lounge
Sky Princess, the new Royal-class cruise ship being built for Princess Cruises, will feature a redesigned Sanctuary and the Take Five jazz lounge, a new-to-the-line entertainment venue.
Celebrity opens dedicated cruise terminal to mark Celebrity Edge arrival in Port Everglades
The game-changing Celebrity Edge has finally arrived at her new homeport, Port Everglades’ Terminal 25 (T25) in Hollywood, Florida after a 15-day transatlantic crossing from her European shipyard.
How MSC Cruises Americanised MSC Seaside for US cruise market in Caribbean
When MSC Cruises first made a serious play for the US cruise market back in 2017 with the introduction of MSC Davina to Miami, passengers found the European nature of the cruise […]
Carnival Sunrise and Radiance to cruise to Cuba, Caribbean and Europe during 2020
Carnival Cruise Line has released the diverse inaugural schedule for Carnival Radiance and Carnival Sunrise after the scheduled refits on both ships, including the cruise line’s first-ever cruises to Cuba.
Saga reveals details of second new ship Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises’ second new ship will feature a ‘bold and adventurous’ style plus a Nepalese speciality restaurant inspired by Gurkha heritage, the cruise line has announced.