Fred. Olsen introduces new online training platform for travel agents
Geoff Ridgeon, head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has…
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Time of our lives – Dirty Dancing the show to feature on newbuild MSC World America
Suzanne Rowe of MSC Dirty Dancing in Concert, a 90-minute live-to-film performance. will debut on…
Bookings open for MSC World Asia western Med programme for winter 2026-27
Suzanne Rowe of MSC MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Asia, set…
Royal Caribbean newbuild Star of the Seas to enter service in August earlier than scheduled
Star of the Seas in construction in Finland Royal Caribbean International announced that the Star…
MEET Leah Talactac new president of Viking cruises
Leah Talactac President of Viking Cruises Viking Holdings has appointed Leah Talactac as President, while…
‘NOT just a hobby’ – Jason Liberty explains why Celebrity chose to enter river cruise
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean River cruising in Europe faces a major shake-up as Royal…
Navantia completes takeover of historic H&W Belfast shipyard
Ricardo Domínguez CEO of Navantia Spain’s Navantia has finalised its acquisition of Harland and Wolff,…
Major shake-up for river cruise market as Celebrity Cruises confirms ten-ship launch in 2027
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean has confirmed the long-rumoured launch of Celebrity…
80 fewer cruise calls scheduled for Iceland after introduction of €17 passenger tax
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Starting January 1, 2025, Iceland’s local…
MSC to bring the fourth World Class ship to Port Canaveral for winter 2027-28
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises will deploy its fourth World Class ship…
Royal expects 23pc revenue growth in 2025 with Ireland second biggest spenders
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group says stronger pricing on close-in demand and continued…
Viking’s 2026 newbuild to be named Viking Libra
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has announced that its second newbuild for 2026 will…
Holyhead restrictions will lead to higher prices – Irish road hauliers
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Restrictions on unaccompanied truck trailers traveling on Irish Sea ferries…
Sun Princess Mediterranean itineraries altered due to cruise ship congestion in ports
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has announced alterations to the Sun Princess Mediterranean…
MSC World America completes second set of sea trials off France
MSC World America The MSC World America completed its second set of sea trials and…
Four Seasons launches first ultra luxury ship in Fincantieri
The launch of the Four Seasons I took place on January 23, 2025, at the…
Celebrity Cruises announces launch of Xcel Dream Makers
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced the launch of Xcel Dream…
Celebrity Cruises ends itineraries for two Galapagos-based ships
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises bid farewell to its two Galapagos-based ships,…
Celebrity orders new Edge class cruise ship for delivery in 2028
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean Group has ordered a sixth Edge Series…
Miami port terminal openings to start with MSC next April (with Royal to follow in 2027)
Hydi Webb PortMiami director PortMiami director Hydi Webb has announced plans for 22 different cruise…