Saga Cruises marked the keel laying of its second new cruise ship for the British market, Spirit of Adventure, with a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Saga Cruises lays keel for second newbuild Spirit of Adventure
Crystal Cruises latest cruise line to ban plastic straws across the fleet
Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that all plastic straws have been eliminated from it’s two-ship fleet as it seeks to implement a broad spectrum of environmental efforts and sustainable practices.
Norwegian Getaway refurb debuts Starbucks and other new venues
Norwegian Getaway has emerged from a major refit and refurbishment as part of the Norwegian Edge fleet upgrade program ahead of her European summer cruise season.
Riviera emerges from Oceania Cruises’ OceaniaNext refurbishment
After several weeks in dry-dock, Riviera has emerged from a major refurbishment as part of the OceaniaNext fleetwide enhancement program.
Celebrity Equinox third ship in fleet to get ‘Revolution’ refurbishment
Celebrity Equinox has become the third Celebrity Cruises ship and the first of the Solstice-class to undergo a major refurbishment as part of the US $500-million Celebrity Revolution refit program.
Major cruise lines respond to new ban on US cruise ship travel to Cuba
US President Donald Trump last week announced renewed restrictions for American residents and companies travelling to, or offering tours to, Cuba in the Caribbean, including a ban on all cruises from US […]
Durban cruise season growth of 30% shows there’s more demand than supply
Nearly 30% more passengers compared to last year embarked on a cruise from the Port of Durban during the 2018/2019 cruise season according to data released by Transnet National Ports Authority.
Pullmantur introduces new all-inclusive sports program ahead of Dubai season
Spanish cruise line Pullmantur Cruises has introduced a new all-inclusive sports program offering a wider range of activities for different athletics levels across its four-ship fleet.
MSC cruise ship crashes into Uniworld ship at Venice dock following mechanical failure
MSC Opera was returning to Venice following a Mediterranean cruise when she collided with a moored Uniworld river ship before crashing into the dock itself as well.
Several killed as Viking cruise ship collides with sightseeing boat in Hungary
Seven people have been confirmed killed, with a further 21 feared dead after a Viking river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat on the Danube River in Budapest.
India’s first cruise line makes maiden call in Dubai to start Arabian Gulf season
Karnika, the first cruise ship to be operated by Jalesh Cruises, itself the first-ever domestically owned mainstream cruise line in India, has made her maiden port call in Dubai, marking the start […]
New owners revealed for P&O’s former Oriana cruise ship
P&O Cruises announced back in June last year that it was selling its oldest and smallest ship, the 1995-built Oriana, out of the fleet, but the buyer was never revealed, until now.
Refurbished Quantum of the Seas to homeport in Singapore for longer
Royal Caribbean has announced that Quantum of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for an additional cruise season from October, 2020 to April, 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn to cruise from Dubai twice in 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line continues to ramp up its Middle East cruise presence with three of its cruise ships sailing from Dubai in the coming two years, including Norwegian Dawn, which will cruise […]
Middle East source market worth US $300-million says Royal Caribbean
The GCC source market for cruises is now worth around US $300-million, with more than 110,000 Middle East nationals taking a cruise annually, according to Mohamed Saeed, Royal Caribbean International’s Middle East […]
Azamara Club Cruises latest luxury cruise line to introduce vegan menu
Azamara Club Cruises has joined Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises with a dedicated vegan menu, as well as an expanded selection of Italian cuisines in its Aqualina specialty restaurant.
South Africa’s Soweto String Quartet to entertain aboard Sojourn World Cruise
Seabourn has announced a stunning line-up of guest entertainers aboard Seaborun Sojourn for her 2020 World Cruise from Miami, including South Africa’s own Soweto String Quartet, and a former private secretary to […]
Disney Cruise Line reveals design of new Port Canaveral cruise terminal
Disney Cruise Line has released renderings of its new cruise terminal planned for Port Canaveral, to mark the signing of an agreement between the line and Canaveral Port Authority.
Royal Caribbean hopes to offer cruises to Saudi Arabia in time
Saudi Arabia has the potential to be a key cruise destination on the Red Sea, according to Royal Caribbean International’s Middle East general manager Mohamed Saeed.
Oasis of the Seas to undergo largest refurbishment in Royal Caribbean history
Royal Caribbean are marking the ten-year anniversary of Oasis of the Seas in grand style, with a US $165-million refurbishment project that will be the largest and most expensive ever for the […]
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