Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Newcastle
Clare Ward of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is back in Newcastle…
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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…
Stena launches freight-only service from Dublin to newly developed port at Birkenhead
Paul Grant of Stena Stena Line has launched a new Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service to…
Sun Princess maiden voyage now scheduled for February 28 from Rome as ship is delivered
Sun Princess Princess Cruises has taken delivery of the Sun Princess at Fincantieri shipyard. The…
Carnival orders 5,282 passenger cruise ship from Meyer Werft Papenburg for delivery 2027
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation and Meyer Werft have agreed to build another…
TUI cruise reports average daily rate rises to €169
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Group reported increased occupancy and ticket prices for its…
Liam O’Brien to introduce new 300-passenger ship to operate from Doolin
Doolin Ferry is set to introduce a new 300-passenger ship to operate from Doolin, Co…
Busiest ever year for Porto Terminal with 116 cruise calls
Nuno Araújo of Porto Port of Leixões Cruise Port Porto Cruise Terminal says 2023 was…
Historic Naomh Éanna dismantled for scrap as rescue attempts run out of time and money
The historic Aran islands ferry Naomh Éanna has been dismantled for scrap after efforts to…
23 each year and counting: Pier extension approved to enhance Killybegs as a cruise ship destination
John McLaughlin CEO of Donegal Council Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre in County Donegal has been…
Gwen Stefani announced as the godmother of Carnival Jubilee
Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani has been announced as the godmother of the Carnival Jubilee cruise…
Cunard bookings up 25pc in January
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard reported a record number of guests booked…
Cunard Queen Anne to be named in Liverpool on June 3
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, will have…
‘Conflict not affecting Royals cruise bookings in Europe’ – Royal Caribbean
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty says bookings for 2024…