MSC Cruises has downsized its Dubai cruise program for the 2020/21 Middle East cruise season, with just one ship homeporting in the Arabian Gulf, but its two-ship plans for South Africa remain […]
MSC Cruises scales back 2020/21 Dubai cruise season, South Africa unaffected
Spanish cruise line Pullmantur declares bankruptcy amid global cruise shutdown
The Royal Caribbean-owned Spanish cruise line Pullmantur has filed for insolvency, according to a statement from Cruises Investment Holding, which owns 51% of the line.
Princess Cruises is sending Majestic Princess to Los Angeles for 2021/22 season
Princess Cruises has added Majestic Princess to its five-ship line-up for the US West Coast during 2021/22 cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and destinations on the California […]
American cruise industry will remain shut down until at least mid-September
Although the CDC’s no sail order for cruise ships will expire in July, the Cruise Lines International Association has announced that cruise lines will voluntarily extend the suspension until September 15th.
First hull section of Virgin Voyages’ third ship takes to the water
Virgin Voyages announced via social media that the first of several hull sections for its third cruise ship was now in the water, just days after celebrating the float for its second […]
Carnival Corporation group to retire at least six cruise ships by September
Carnival Corporation will retire six cruise ships within the next 90 days, according to the company’s second quarter earnings results released on June 18th.
Royal Caribbean switches Venice with Ravenna for 2021 summer cruise season
With growing uncertainty over the future of tourism, and especially cruise tourism, in the city of Venice, Royal Caribbean has pre-emptively dropped the city as a homeport for the summer 2021 season.
All three NCL-owned cruise lines extend cruise suspension through September
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that all three of its cruise brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will remain in lockdown until at least September 30th, […]
Costa reportedly preparing largest ships Diadema and Smeralda for Med in August
Costa Cruises may be planning for a return to cruising, with its two largest ships, Costa Diadema and the newer, larger Costa Smeralda being prepared for deployment in the Mediterranean.
Virgin Voyages floats out second cruise ship Valiant Lady at Fincantieri
The second cruise ship under construction for newcomer cruise line Virgin Voyages has touched water for the first time, marking a major construction milestone.
Pullmantur’s Horizon to homeport in Dubai again for 2020/21 cruise season
The Spanish cruise line Pullmantur, part of the Royal Caribbean Cruises group, will send its cruise ship Horizon to Dubai for the 2020/21 cruise season.
AIDAmira confirmed for second South African cruise season out of Cape Town in 2020/21
After her first ever South African cruise season was cut short by the Coronavirus pandemic, AIDAmira has been confirmed for a second cruise season out of Cape Town during the upcoming 2020/21 […]
Ship Review: Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Dawn is an old ship, and for anybody that loves the bells and whistles and simple layout of Norwegian’s larger newer cruise liners, she’ll feel dated, but for the rest of […]
More than half of all cruises from Cape Town for 2021 are roundtrip itineraries
The South African cruise sector looks set to have a strong rebound from the Coronavirus pandemic, based on 2021 cruise itineraries released by mainstream cruise lines.
Royal Caribbean revises refurbishment plans for Explorer of the Seas due to pandemic
After delaying and amending the refit and refurbishment plans for several cruise ships in its fleet, Royal Caribbean has announced an update on the work to be done on Explorer of the […]
Jalesh Cruises launches Future Pass to let passengers book now and confirm later
Jalesh Cruises has launched a new cruise booking policy that enables passengers to book now and change their travel plans however they like until August 31st, 2021.
Viking Venus floated out as Fincantieri returns to work amid Coronavirus pandemic
The Italian shipyard Fincantieri has floated out Viking Venus, the new cruise ship being built for Viking Ocean Cruises, marking a major construction milestone.
AIDA to homeport new LNG mega ship AIDAcosma in Dubai for 2021/22 season
The largest cruise ship in the AIDA Cruises fleet, AIDAcosma, will homeport in Dubai for the 2021/22 cruise season, sailing roundtrip in the Arabian Gulf.
Meyer-Werft previews Royal Caribbean’s new Odyssey of the Seas under construction
The German shipyard Meyer-Werft has released new pictures of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas, its second Quantum Ultra-class ship, under construction.
MSC Cruises announces phased return to service with revamped itineraries for 2021
MSC Cruises has extended its fleet-wide suspension of operations through July 31st, 2020, but has announced new itineraries for next year, as well as a phased return to service later this year.
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