During routine testing on Adventure of the Seas, six guests were found to be positive for COVID. Royal Caribbean’s health protocols were followed to make sure guests remain safe. The ship will continue to cruise, showing that cruise lines can deal with these situations and move forward on resuming operations. Positive Cases on Adventure of the Seas With more cruise ships resuming cruises, there is … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Carnival Cruise Line Showcases New Mardi Gras for the First Time
A lot of focus has been on Carnival Cruise LIne’s new Mardi Gras cruise ship, especially her first revenue sailing, which is departing tomorrow. However, the day before is when the cruise line showcased the vessel for the first time for more than 400 people. Mardi Gras Welcomes First Visitors On board July 30th was an important day for Carnival Cruise Line as the newest ship in the fleet welcomed … [Read more...]
Allure of the Seas 2-night Perfect Day at CocoCay Simulated Voyage – July 27, 2021
Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more.Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience. Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to … [Read more...]
Allure of the Seas 2-night Perfect Day at CocoCay Simulated Voyage – July 27, 2021
Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more.Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience. Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to … [Read more...]
Allure of the Seas 2-night Perfect Day at CocoCay Simulated Voyage – July 27, 2021
Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more.Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience.Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Modifies Testing Policy on Cruises Five-Nights or Longer
With the Delta variant spreading worldwide, Royal Caribbean has decided to modify its testing policy to make sure all guests remain protected as the cruise line continues to move forward safely on resuming cruises. Royal Caribbean Protocol Change In keeping guests and crew safe from the spreading delta variant, Royal Caribbean made a change to its protocols. For August, for sailings that are five … [Read more...]
Countdown to Carnival’s Mardi Gras: The Wait is Almost Over!
It has been four years and ten months since Christine Duffy announced Carnival Cruise Line would be building two 180,000 gross ton cruise ships. The new ships would bring Carnival Cruise Line firmly in place to not only compete with the mega-ships from the competition but build something that would change cruising as we know it. Tomorrow is the day that we finally see Mardi Gras set sail with a … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia anticipates rapid cruise growth, targets 1.5 million passengers
Saudi Arabia is forecasting immense growth of its cruise tourism sector as MSC Cruises begins its inaugural cruise season in the country with MSC Bellissima. On the same day that Cruise Saudi and MSC Cruises celebrated the opening of the country’s first cruise terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, it was announced that Saudi Arabia is planning to welcome even more cruise passengers than Dubai in the … [Read more...]
BA’s Perspective on the Resumption of Cruising
This weekend marked a big milestone for the cruise industry – every major cruise line has returned to revenue cruises since the start of the pandemic, almost 17 months since cruise lines around the world voluntarily shut down. These ships have resumed sailing in regions all over the world – Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos, Asia, and the Middle East – with varying levels of protocols … [Read more...]
Disney reveals more adults-only spaces aboard new Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line has revealed additional adult spaces aboard its new cruise ship Disney Wish, unveiling new bars, lounges, and spa, salon and barbershop experiences. Disney Wish will provide a variety of new venues for adults, including the fleet’s first outdoor spa retreat, salon and barbershop experiences, and a collection of bars and lounges. RELATED: Disney Cruise Line to debut new … [Read more...]
Dream Cruises Celebrates the Inaugural Cruise of Genting Dream in Hong Kong; First Cruise Ship to Restart Service in the City
Dream Cruises officially re-started its cruise service in Hong Kong on 30 July with Genting Dream’s maiden voyage of her first “Super Seacation” high seas itinerary. Genting Dream’s new high seas cruises will provide Hong Kong residents with a new “staycation’ option that will truly evoke the sense of a “vacation away” to enhance their holiday experience. Over 1,000 enthusiastic guests took part … [Read more...]
P&O marks beginning of assembly of Iona sister ship Arvia
P&O Cruises has announced the beginning of the assembly stage in the construction of its new ship Arvia, a sister ship to the recently launched Iona. Steel cutting for Arvia began several weeks ago and now the first section of the vessel’s hull has been completed, enabling assembly of her blocks to begin. RELATED: P&O Cruises confirm Arvia Caribbean cruise season for … [Read more...]
Ovation of the Seas to begin her first test cruise today
Royal Caribbean is preparing to sail its second cruise ship to sail to Alaska this year.Ovation of the Seas will begin her simulated voyage later today.The test cruise for Ovation will take 5-nights and sail from Seattle, returning back to Seattle on August 4.Ovation of the Seas will make one stop in Ketchikan, Alaska during her voyage.The volunteers onboard are a mix of cruise line … [Read more...]
Third Pinnacle-Class Holland America Cruise Ship Delivered
Carnival-owned Holland America Line takes delivery of its new Rotterdam cruise ship from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. There was a handover ceremony that took place at the shipyard in Italy. Rotterdam Cruise Ship Delivery Holland America Line has taken delivery of its 11th cruise ship in the fleet at a handover ceremony at the Marghera shipyard today, July 30, 2021. To attending the delivery of … [Read more...]
USA, Australia, New Zealand and far beyond – Fred. Olsen’s World Cruise 2024
Credit: Shutterstock Sponsored by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen has unveiled its world cruise for 2024 which promises to whisk guests off to must-visit destinations all over the world and offers amazing wildlife watching opportunities. Fred. Olsen is offering a world cruise with a difference, taking globetrotters to destinations rarely visited on circumnavigations including calls … [Read more...]
Silversea holds naming ceremony for new ship Silver Moon
Silversea’s new cruise ship Silver Moon has been officially named in Athens at a ceremony attended by top Royal Caribbean and Silversea executives. Silver Moon is the latest ultra-luxury cruise ship in the Silversea fleet and in June was first Silversea ship to set sail since the cruise line suspended operations due to the pandemic. <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12314" … [Read more...]
Second Viking expedition ship Polaris floated out by VARD
Viking’s second expedition cruise ship Viking Polaris was floated out by VARD this week, marking a major milestone in her construction. The 378-passenger Viking Polaris was floated out by VARD ahead of her scheduled debut in summer, 2022 and maiden season cruising in the Arctic and Antarctica. <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15849" data-attachment-id="15849" … [Read more...]
Viking Cruises reveals no single supplements for solo travellers as cruises resume
Viking Cruises won't be charging solo cruisers a single supplement on ocean and river voyages this summer. The promotion is part of its Welcome Back voyages in August and September. Viking’s collection of Welcome Back cruises for fully vaccinated guests includes destinations as diverse as Iceland, Malta and Bermuda. European river voyages are also available to UK guests throughout the summer on … [Read more...]
Construction of P&O Cruises’ new ship Arvia is well underway at Meyer Werft
Construction Starts on P&O Cruises’ New Ship Arvia Construction of Arvia is well underway at Meyer Werft shipyard in Warnemunde, Germany. Like sister-ship Iona, our most technologically advanced and environmental ship yet runs on LNG (liquified natural gas), the cleanest, most efficient ship fuel system yet. The FERU (floating engine room unit) has been safely installed in the shed at Meyer … [Read more...]
New Order For Meyer Werft: a residential yacht named M/Y Njord with 117 apartments
A residential yacht named M/Y NJORD with 117 apartments and a dimension of 84,800 GT is to be completed for Ocean Residences Development Ltd. (ORD) by the end of 2025. The ship with a length of 289.30 meters, a width of 33.50 meters can accommodate approximately 1000 people (crew and passengers). The order is still subject to financing. M/Y NJORD will be a ship designed to meet the most stringent … [Read more...]
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