Archives for May 2021

If everything goes as planned, this week should be a very big one for Carnival Cruise Line and those anxious to resume sailing on their ships. From the arrival of the fleet’s new flagship to details which would-be passengers have anxiously been awaiting, here’s what to expect in the coming days. Mardi Gras Arrives in Florida It’s safe to say that despite (or perhaps due to) the various delays … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises new World-class cruise ship, MSC World Europa, will homeport in Dubai for the winter 2022/23 cruise season, sailing roundtrip in the Arabian Gulf. Five times the size of Titanic and carrying three times as many passengers, MSC World Europa will be the largest cruise ship ever to spend a season in the Middle East. msc world europa will cruise in the middle east next … [Read more...]

The seventh-largest cruise ship in the world will be something to behold when launched next December 2022. In our previous post, we went into the incredible experiences the vessel will offer its guests. We look at the itineraries MSC World Europa will sail, as well as the incredible engineering that goes on behind the scenes on a mega-ship. Under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique … [Read more...]

MSC WORLD EUROPA: WELCOME TO THE FUTURE CLASS OF CRUISING! Sales open for MSC Cruises’ most innovative and environmentally advanced ship to dateThe first MSC World Class ship introduces to the market a completely new, ground-breaking platform that brings together innovative technologies and industry-first design features including its unique Y-shape   MSC World Europa will offer a … [Read more...]

The Swiss-based cruise line has revealed MSC Cruises’ newest vessel. MSC World Europa is a true mega cruise ship, the biggest ship in the MSC line up, and one of the biggest cruise ships ever to sail the world’s oceans. Measuring 205,700 tons, 1,093 ft. long, 22 decks high, and with 430,556 sq. ft. of public space MSC World Europa will be the world’s 7th-largest vessel when officially taken into … [Read more...]

MSC World Europa – The future class of cruising The first in a trailblazing new class of ships – the MSC World Class, this next-generation ship introduces to the market a completely new platform that boasts future-proof marine and on board hospitality technologies as well as ground-breaking and ultramodern design all-around. MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago commented, “Quite … [Read more...]

We already know Freedom of the Seas will begin test cruises in June 2021, but are revenue cruises already planned as well?A week ago, Royal Caribbean announced it would start test cruises on its first ship to get approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Freedom of the Seas.Friend of RoyalCaribbeanBlog @UltimateCruiseNews spotted on the Miami Dade County cruise … [Read more...]

The first of MSC Cruises’ new World Class cruise ships, MSC Europa, has opened for bookings and the class of ship will be the second largest in the world when the completed.MSC Europa will be a groundbreaking new cruise ship that will enter service in 2022. The ship’s promenade will extend both indoors and outdoors. The indoor portion will be topped with a dynamic LED sky screen and the outdoor … [Read more...]

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain will allow cruise ships to dock in its ports from June 7, the transport ministry said on Saturday, hoping to salvage the country’s battered tourism sector in time for the summer season.Spain’s maritime authorities approved the reopening because of falling COVID-19 incidence rates and an increase in vaccinations, according to an order in Spain’s state gazette published … [Read more...]

Scenic has released full details of its 2022/2023 Scenic Eclipse Europe and the Mediterranean voyages and land journeys programme. Featuring five new voyages in Andalucía, the Greek islands and Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula. The new 2022/23 programme also coincides with the unveiling of new on board enhancements to allow guests to enjoy the warm weather cruises, in ultimate luxury while enjoying a … [Read more...]

TUI Cruises is set to grow in size and reach, according to the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine. The newspaper reported that British cruise line Marella Cruises, which is currently owned by TUI Group, will be integrated into TUI Cruises – a joint venture between TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Group. The handover of Marella will grow TUI Cruises, which currently operates in the German … [Read more...]

AIDA Cruises today announced that bookings are now open for AIDAcosma’s voyages over Christmas and New Year’s Eve, with AIDAcosma embarking December 22, 2021, on a unique positioning cruise from Hamburg to Gran Canaria. Guests will experience New Year’s Eve while anchored in the harbor of Madeira with a perfect view of its famous fireworks display. The cruises are now bookable and can be combined … [Read more...]

The Italy Pavilion is heading to EXPO 2020 Dubai on board Costa Cruises ships. Next winter, a Costa ship will offer cruises from Dubai, allowing Italian and international guests to visit the Italy Pavilion The agreement between the Italian company and the Commissioner for Italy at Expo Dubai 2020 was signed last week in Civitavecchia, on board the “green” flagship Costa Smeralda, by Mario Zanetti, … [Read more...]

Pictures of wildlife returning to Venice’s canals, posted on social media during last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, were widely shared around the world. Images of chilled out ducks nesting on the canal banks and imperious swans reclaiming the canals, gliding through water the clearest and bluest it had been for centuries, went viral. There were even images of dolphins swimming up the Grand Canal … but … [Read more...]

A few days after the cruise line canceled its cruises from Jamaica onboard Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled the voyages departing from La Romana in the Dominican Republic onboard Norwegian Gem. The move is even more surprising than the cancelation of Norwegian Joy. President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Frank Del Rio, said only a few weeks ago the company had high … [Read more...]

One of the most important countries to the cruise industry in Europe is set to reopen its ports to cruise ships.The gateway to Western Mediterranean cruises is Spain, and it looks as though they will welcome back cruise ships next month.Spain's Transport Minister is reported by Reuters to have said its ports will allow cruise ship traffic once again, beginning on June 7.With new cases falling and … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Small but mighty: Your complete guide to small ship cruising Cruise ships may bring enormous floating hotels to mind but cruises can also take place in much smaller ships which often come with a plethora of travel perks. Expert Dave Monk here reveals his guide to small ship cruising. Whether it’s a dhoni in the Maldives, a former tugboat in Alaska or even a megayacht in the … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises is predicting strong domestic interest in its new cruise itineraries sailing in the Red Sea from Jeddah, with up to half of passengers expected to be from the country. Saudi Arabians are a key market sector being targeted by MSC Cruises for its upcoming cruise season out of Jeddah, reports Arab News. fawaz farooqui, managing director of cruise saudi, and pierfrancesco vago, executive … [Read more...]

Federal health officials have approved the first passenger cruise from the U.S. from Fort Lauderdale in June — but Florida’s governor insists he will block company plans to require passengers be vaccinated.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday gave Royal Caribbean Group approval to start seven-night cruises to the Caribbean on its Celebrity Cruises brand ship, Celebrity … [Read more...]

Cozumel, Q.R. — Two cruise ships are now confirmed to dock at ports in Quintana Roo this year. Marisol Vanegas Pérez, State Secretary of Tourism made the announcement. She says that one ship will arrive at Cozumel in June and the second at Mahahual by NCLH who recently announced they will resume sailing in August. She detailed that in June, Royal Caribbean will set sail from the Bahamas and … [Read more...]