The boutique luxury cruise line Azamara will sail 95 itineraries visiting 200 ports across Europe in 2023, as well as 35 country intensive voyages.
Azamara rolls out 200-port European cruise program for 2023
First newbuild for Carnival joint venture in China is halfway complete
The first cruise ship being built for Carnival Corporation’s joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation is halfway complete, with much of her hull and superstructure now assembled.
Fred Olsen sails from Dover with new cruise ship Bolette
The British cruise line Fred Olsen has put its new flagship Bolette into service, sailing a maiden voyage from Dover, UK.
Royal Caribbean brings Oasis-class giants back into service
The world’s largest cruise ships have resumed cruise operations, with Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas both departing on their first passenger voyages this week.
Costa gives away onboard spending credits for Dubai cruises in Back to Sea Sale
Costa Cruises is offering fare discounts and onboard spending credits as part of their “Back to Sea Sale”, which includes its Dubai itineraries.
COVID-19 case reported aboard Carnival’s new Mardi Gras
At least one passenger has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new cruise ship, Mardi Gras.
Carnival resumes Victory to Radiance refit, sends two more ships for livery update
Carnival Cruise Line has resumed refit and refurbishment work on Carnival Victory, which is being transformed into Carnival Radiance as part of a total overhaul of the vessel, while Carnival Sunshine and […]
Norwegian Prima floated out of construction dry dock ahead of 2022 delivery
Norwegian Prima has touched water for the first time, leaving her construction dry dock at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice to commence her final fit out and finishing stage.
Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise to Egypt impacted by COVID-19 case onboard
Atlas Ocean Voyages has been unable to complete its inaugural cruise from Greece to Egypt due to a case of COVID-19 being discovered onboard its ship World Navigator.
Silversea to cruise Cape Town to Saudi on first Africa/Arabia grand voyage
Silversea Cruises is returning to Saudi Arabia in 2024 with two new grand voyages to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, with the first departing from Cape Town.
Emerald Cruises latest line to announce Saudi Arabian itineraries for 2022
Emerald Cruises, a luxury boutique cruise line that recently expanded into the ocean-going cruise sector, has announced its first cruises will include calls in Saudi Arabia.
Hurtigurten adds Africa to expedition cruise line-up in 2022
The leading Norwegian cruise company Hurtigurten has unveiled an African expedition cruise for 2022 aboard its Hurtigurten Expeditions subsidiary, becoming the only cruise line to do so thus far.
Seabourn Venture floated out just days after inaugural season announced
Seabourn Venture has touched water for the first time, floating out of its construction dry dock at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy ahead of its April, 2022 debut.
Norwegian Cruise Line plans to have full fleet back in service by April, 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line will return its entire fleet to operation by April, 2022, the cruise line announced during its recent earnings report.
South Africans ‘eager to cruise’ says MSC ahead of planned 2021/22 season
South African cruise passengers are eager to get back to sea after more than a year of no cruising, says Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa.
Middle East cruise sector looks to tempt Australian fly-cruise passengers
Cruise lines in the Middle East see future growth for the Middle East cruise sector from Australian fly-cruise passengers, who may choose Dubai over Asian homeports.
Scarlet Lady finally sets sail on her maiden voyage after 15-month delay
Virgin Voyages’ cruise ship Scarlet Lady has finally departed the UK on her maiden voyage, after a 15-month delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney Wish gets her ‘face’ as bow and forward superstructure completed
The Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany has completed the construction of the forward section of Disney Wish, including her entire bow and forward superstructure, according to an update on the Disney […]
Royal Caribbean plans to have full fleet back in service by May, 2022
Royal Caribbean International plans to have all 25 of its cruise ships back in service by spring next year as it prepares for the second phase of its cruise resumption program.
August sees most cruise ships back in service since pandemic
The number of cruise ships that have restarted cruising continues to grow, with 190 ships from 65 cruise lines scheduled to operate cruises in August, according to Cruise Industry News.
