Holland America Line to introduce birthdays & anniversaries stateroom decor
Holland America Line is launching enhanced stateroom décor packages for birthdays and anniversaries, set to…
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Norwegian Cruise Line reveals entertainment on the Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will debut two new exclusive entertainment shows, “Revolution: A Celebration of…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teams up with TUI Musement for shore excursions
Peter Ulwahn CEO of TUI Musement Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with TUI…
Passengers awaiting troubled cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey faces new setback as Harland & Wolff goes into administration
Villa Vie Odyssey’s path to launch suffered a new setback yesterday when Harland & Wolff…
Harland & Wolff Belfast shipyard enters administration for the second time in five years
Russell Downs Interim Chair of Harland & Wolff Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipbuilder known…
Explora II officially named in a ceremony at Civitavecchia
The Explora II was officially named in a ceremony at Civitavecchia, Italy, with what the…
Emergency medical disembarkations from cruise ships greatly reduced in 2023
Emergency medical disembarkations from cruise ships have dropped by more than 30pc, according to Columbia…
Disney Destiny to offer four- and five-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line The new Disney Destiny will embark on its…
Stena Vision will be withdrawn from Rosslare-Cherbourg route at the end of October
Paul Grant of Stena Line Stena Line says the Stena Vision will be withdrawn from…
Passengers stranded in Belfast awaiting Villa Vie residential cruise asked to cover own expenses
Villa Vie Odyssey in Belfast Mikael Petterson CEO of Villa Vie Residences Passengers stranded in…
And then there were SEVEN: MSC Virtuosa bound for Caribbean for 2025-26 winter season,
MSC Virtuoso The MSC Virtuosa is to go to the Caribbean as part of MSC Cruises’…
Meet Anna Nash, new president of Explora Journeys
Anna Nash of Explora Journeys Anna Nash has been appointed president of Explora Journeys and…
€20 fee proposed for cruise passengers visiting Mykonos and Santorini
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €20 fee…
Fred Olsen cruises offers free drinks package on 2024 and 2025 voyages booked by October 3
Samantha Stimpson CEO of Fred Olsen cruise line Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering a…
STILL in Belfast: The guests who sold their home to go on a residential cruise around the world
Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin, aspiring seaborne nomads, are currently…
Azamara cruises offers $500 onboard credit
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara Azamara Cruises is running the “Hidden Gems Sale” offering travellers…
Ponant launches ‘You Are The Destination’ campaign
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant PONANT has launched a new campaign named “You Are The…
HX renews its broadcast sponsorship of Sky Nature channel
Alex McNeil HX Chief Expedition Officer HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has renewed its broadcast sponsorship of…
More details revealed of CLIA’s RiverView 2025 conference March 8-10 in Budapest
Renée Limoge Reeve of CLIA CLIA’s RiverView 2025 conference is scheduled for March 8-10 in…
Ambassador Cruise Line joins CLIA
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Ambassador Cruise Line has officially become…
NCL announces three itineraries in Northern Europe and four in the Mediterranean for 2026
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2026 deployment plans include eight ships spending the…
Former Ocean Diamond deliberately beached in Turkey and awaits break-up
Brian Grange president of Bridgemans The former Ocean Diamond, renamed Diamond XI, was intentionally beached…
Aer Lingus Avios members can now earn points booking Royal Caribbean cruises
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean IAG Loyalty, which includes Aer Lingus, has partnered with Royal…
Carnival Cruise Miami itineraries for 2026 and 2027 to feature expanded Half Moon Cay
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled new itineraries for seven ships…
Princess Cruises increases number of Caribbean cruises for the summer of 2026
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has increased its Caribbean cruises for the summer…
Irish Ferries carries 21pc more cars in first half of 2024
Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Continental Group (ICG) reported a 4.3pc increase in…
Carnival cancels September 7, 2024 sailing of the Carnival Vista
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled the September 7, 2024 sailing…
Crystal cruises opens bookings for 2026 itineraries
Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group Crystal has opened bookings for its 2026 itineraries,…
Dover gets £10.5m to facilitate new EU border stipulations in November
Emma Ward, chief operations officer at the Port of Dover The Westminster Government has allocated…
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Icon class ship from Turku shipyard for delivery in 2027
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has entered an agreement with Meyer Turku…
Carnival Legend moves in summer 2026 to Med & Northern Europe
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Legend is to cruise in Europe for summer 2026…
Newbuild NCL ships will be 38pc larger than current largest in fleet
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has provided further details on its upcoming…
NCL cancels four cruises scheduled for May 2025
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling four cruises aboard the Pride of…
ICL, Datalex and CSO figures to be released this week
Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Continental Group is expected to report its first-half…
NCL opens bookings for additional 2026 European spring & summer cruises
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has made additional 2026 spring/summer cruises available…
Viking take’s delivery of river cruise ship Viking Hathor in Cairo
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Hathor, at the…
Royal Caribbean reveals attractions on Star of the Seas to launch next August
Royal Caribbean International Star of the Seas Royal Caribbean International has announced that Star of…
More details revealed of 2025 cruise newbuild Disney Adventure
Disney cruise Imagination Garden Disney Cruise Line has unveiled details about the Disney Imagination Garden,…
NCL upgrades in-room breakfast service
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is partnering with sustainable serveware provider Drinique to enhance its in-room…
AIDA latest to cancel cruises due to conflict in Red Sea area
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises has adjusted its spring 2025 schedule for…