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Irish Ferries halts further bookings on Rosslare – Pembroke route due to Holyhead closure
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Irish Ferries stopped taking further bookings for services between Rosslare…
Holyhead Friday reopening in doubt as ferry companies divert resources
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead The port of Holyhead is projected to remain closed beyond…
Aurora Expeditions unveils 27 voyages on 2026-27 Antarctica season
Michael Heath CEO Aurora Expeditions Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its 2026-27 Antarctica season featuring 27…
Naming ceremony for Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma at Port Everglades
Ernesto Fara & Jim Murren The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection officially named its new yacht, the…
TUI Cruises cancels three Red Sea repositioning cruises set for late 2025
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Cruises has cancelled three repositioning cruises on the Mein…
Storm Darragh damage at Holyhead continues to delay Irish Sea crossings
Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Heavy delays and cancellations of ferry services between Ireland…
Viking names Viking Vela in Trieste
Viking celebrated the naming of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, in a ceremony…
HX launches 14 unique signature cocktails
HX has launched its new Signature Cocktail Range, featuring 14 unique cocktails inspired by its…
MSC Virtuosa commences inaugural Caribbean season from Guadeloupe, Barbados, and Martinique
MSC Virtuoso The MSC Virtuosa has commenced its inaugural Caribbean season, offering seven-night cruises from…
Virgin Voyages launches unlimited annual cruising for $120,000
Jack Atherton of Virgin Cuises Virgin Voyages has launched an industry-first Annual Pass, offering unlimited…
Celebrity to base Celebrity Equinox in Port Canaveral
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has begun its inaugural homeporting season at…
Hurtigruten core cruise line also comes under new ownership after HX spin-off
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten’s main business has been acquired by a consortium of…
MSC Poesia is to offer seven-night cruises out of Southampton in winter 2025-26
Suzanne Rowe of MSC The MSC Poesia is to offer seven-night cruises in Northern Europe…
MSC Cruises reveals plans for 2025-26 winter season in Brazil
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has announced its plans for the 2025-26…
HX expedition cruises spun off from parent Hurtigruten and moves HQ to London
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been acquired by a consortium of…
Cunard study shows that five days at sea can improve mental health
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line A study aboard the Cunard Queen Mary 2…
HERE are the 83 winners from the World Cruise Awards 2024 in Funchal
Chris Frost of World Cruise Awards The fourth annual World Cruise Awards Gala Ceremony took…
Shipyard report confirms MSC World America is on target for April 9 launch
Suzanne Rowe describing the MSC World Africa at Worldchoice conference MSC Cruises has issued an…
Norwegian Star to move to Caribbean for winter 2025-26 instead of Antarctica schedule
Norwegian Star in Dublin Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that the Norwegian Star will sail…
Ponant and Smithsonian to partner in 36 co-branded sailings for 2026
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys have announced 36 co-branded sailings for…
Norwegian Cruise Line to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego for 2025-26
Norwegian Jade off Cannes Norwegian Cruise Line is to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego…
Disney Treasure named at lavish celebration event in New York City
Disney Treasure naming Disney Cruise Line named its new ship, the Disney Treasure, at a…
MSC reveals 19 cabin types on MSC World America to launch April
MSC Yacht Club Owners Suite The MSC World America, to launch next April, will feature…
Actor Eric Stonestreet named godfather of the Norwegian Aqua
Eric Stonestreet Actor Eric Stonestreet has been named the godfather of the Norwegian Aqua, a…
Norwegian cruise line cancels 98 cruises as it realigns winter 2025-6 programme
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 38 cruises across…
Increase in four-night sailings for Royal Caribbean 2026-27 Caribbean schedule
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-27 US-based schedule, featuring 12…
MSC Opera arrives in Canary Islands and Madeira for winter season of 7-night rotations
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises The MSC Opera has launched MSC Cruises’ winter season…
Viking cruise revenue up 11.4pc as capacity sold reached 95pc for 2024 season
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking Holdings Ltd reported an 11.4pc increase in total revenue…
Exploris cruises announces two new expedition ship builds
Philippe Videau President and Founder of Exploris cruises Exploris Expeditions & Cruises has announced plans…
Crystal reveals Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea during Chairman’s Cruise in Venice
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has debuted the Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea aboard…
Virgin voyages introduces reduced single supplements for solo travellers
Nirmal Saverimuttu CEO of Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has introduced new incentives for travel agents,…
Sun Princess reveals festive holiday experiences
John Padgett of Princess Cruises The Sun Princess is launching festive holiday experiences for its…
MSC considering bigger class of ships to rival Royal’s Icon of the Seas
MSC World America undergoing final phase of construction in Saint Nazaire MSC Cruises and Captain…
TUI River Cruises launches first Nile ship in Luxor ceremony
TUI River Cruises launched its first Nile river ship, TUI Al Horeya, with a blessing…
47 cabins to be added to Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal will expand the capacity of the Celestyal Discovery by adding 47 cabins, bringing the…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 400 new sailings for autumn-winter 2026-27
Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line has announced over 400 new sailings for the autumn-winter 2026-27…
MSC Cruises introduces new tier to Voyagers Club loyalty programme
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises is enhancing its loyalty programme, the MSC…
Seabourn says expedition cruise bookings are up 30pc
Natalya Leahy President of Seabourn Seabourn says bookings for its 2025 expedition voyages are up…
Disney Treasure arrives at Port Canaveral for naming ceremony
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, docked in its home port of Port…