Port of Vancouver to host record 329 cruise ships in 2024
Peter Xotta CEO Port of Vancouver The Port of Vancouver is anticipating a record cruise…
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Three new orders brings world order book for cruise ships to 54
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Three new cruise ship orders in February bring the world…
Icon of the Seas rescues 14 people who had been adrift for eight days on small boat
Henrik Loy Captain of Icon of the Seas Crew members aboard the world’s largest cruise…
Seward in Alaska to get new cruise ship terminal
Sarah Leonard CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association The Seward Company has announced plans…
‘New era’ as Fred Olsen cruise line extends departures to six ports
Geoff Ridgeon, head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has…
Keel-laying ceremony takes place for Ritz-Carlton Luminara
Luminara visualisation The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has marked the keel-laying ceremony for its third yacht,…
MSC Cruises bans smoking from the casinos on Euribia, Virtuosa & other ships
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises3 MSC Cruises has banned smoking from the casinos on…
Film about swashbuckling Armada captain’s Sligo escape to premiere in Madrid
A still from Armada 1588 A film titled Armada 1588: Shipwreck & Survival will be…
MS Maud to temporarily return to Hurtigruten during fleet redeployment
Hurtigruten Group announced that the MS Maud will temporarily return to Hurtigruten for environmental upgrade…
MSC latest cruise line to drop Red Sea and Suez Canal transition from itineraries
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises3 MSC Cruises is providing compensation to guests onboard its…
Windstar Cruises announces first-ever ‘mystery cruise’ for April 2025
Christopher Prelog of Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises has announced its first-ever “President’s Mystery Cruise,” set…
Costa Cruises launches onboard programme to sample destination experience before the ship berths
Mario Zanetti President of Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is launching “Sea Destinations,” a new onboard…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Newcastle
Clare Ward of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is back in Newcastle…
Royal Caribbean announces deployments for 2025-26 season
Royal Caribbean International announced a number of new deployments for its 2025-26 season, according to…
Cunard reveals retail options on new Queen Anne cruise ship
Shopping options on Queen Anne Cunard has offered a glimpse of the retail experiences onboard…
NCL shortens Med season for Epic & Getaway to meet Caribbean demand
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line is redeploying Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway form…
Anchors up: Sun Princess embarks on her maiden voyage
Sun Princess Princess Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, the Sun Princess, set sail on its…
Serenade of the Seas passengers vote to avoid Red Sea and sail around Africa instead
Serenade of the Seas Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International is rerouting its…
Viking Octantis embarks on inaugural longitudinal world cruise
Viking Octantis in Milwaukee Viking Octantis is currently in Ushuaia, starting Viking’s inaugural Longitudinal World…
Royal Caribbean postpones first two sailings after delay to Star of the Seas
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International has postponed the introduction of the new…
Sun Princess Arrives in Civitavecchia Ahead of Maiden Cruise
Sun Princess The new Sun Princess, delivered to Princess Cruises, is preparing for its maiden…
Norwegian Cruise Line redirects 4pc of capacity away from middle east
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line says consumer demand and is at an all-time…
Waterways Ireland concludes consultation process on new €200 fee for Shannon boat owners
John McDonagh CEO of Waterways Ireland The consultation process on proposed by-law changes regarding canals…
Princess announces food partnerships on new Sun Princess ahead of Feb 28 launch
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is introducing new dining experiences on the Sun…
Diageo seeks the world’s best cruise bartender
Debra Crew CEO of Diageo Diageo Global Travel launches the quest for the World’s Best…
Silversea Silver Ray floats out in Germany – at the second attempt
Silver Ray floatout Silversea Cruises is celebrating the successful float out of its new ship,…
Delayed float out takes play today for Silversea cruise ship Silver Ray
Silver Ray under construction Silversea Cruises’ latest ship, the 728-passenger Silver Ray, will have its…
A Texas party as 6,500-pax Carnival Jubilee launches in Galveston
Carnival Jubilee launch in Galveston The naming ceremony for the 6,500-passenger Carnival Jubilee took place…
Viking cruise line files for $500m IPO
Torstein Hagen of Viking River cruises Viking has confidentially filed for an IPO with the…
Canary Islands cruises: MSC Opera moved to Tenerife from Red Sea for winter 2024-25
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises3 MSC Opera is to winter in the Canary Islands,…
FLASH sale: MSC offering cruise flights from Dublin to the Mediterranean for €99
Suzanne Rowe of MSC MSC is offering a limited number of flights from Dublin to…
Voicemail message signals abrupt closure of American Queen Cruise line
Cindy D’Aoust American Queen Voyages has abruptly ceased operations, leading to the cancellation of all…
Cunard reveals lineup of cruises September 2025 to January 2027
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has unveiled a new lineup of cruises…
Riviera Travel to launch two new ships in 2025
Phil Hullah CEO of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel to launch two new ships in 2025:…
MSC Cruises appoints Elia Congiu as the COO for cruise division
Elia Congiu of MSC MSC Cruises has appointed Elia Congiu as the Chief Operating Officer…
Carnival Vista 24th ship in fleet to receive new livery
Carnical Vista in new livery Carnival Vista has become the 24th ship in Carnival Cruise…
Brittany Ferries installs pet-friendly cabins on Armorique Cork–Roscoff ferry
Christophe Mathieu CEO of Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries has installed specially-made pet-friendly cabins on its…
Crystal cancels Symphony 2024 Cruise from Mumbai to Piraeus
Cristina Levis CEO Crystal Cruises Crystal has announced the cancellation of the Crystal Symphony 2024…
Quark expeditions releases two ships and charters another
Andrew White CEo of Quark Expeditons Three Quark expeditions adventure cruise ships are among five…
Royal orders event Oasis-class ship for delivery in 2028
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has entered into an agreement with Chantiers…