Archives for February 2022

EARLY REVIEWS ARE IN: VIKING EXPEDITIONS ARE SETTING A NEW STANDARD Viking Releases First Look at Newest Ship’s Award-Winning Interior Design Los Angeles (February 24, 2022) – Viking® (www.viking.com) is celebrating new milestones in the launch of its expedition voyages, as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis® continues its first Antarctic season. Last week, Viking guests … [Read more...]

Anuvu today announced the extension of its partnership with Royal Caribbean Group. Anuvu, the leading provider of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, will continue to provide all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity and Silversea cruise ships with premium entertainment content using the company’s MTN-TV and MON200 offerings. “Royal … [Read more...]

The final ship operating for Genting Cruise Lines will stop cruising on March 2 as the World Dream's operations will be suspended according to Singapore Cruise Society, which cited "challenging circumstances." Genting was not able to secure additional financing to run the ship from Singapore, which was among the first big cruise ships back in service and the first to resume sailing in Asia in late … [Read more...]

OCEANIA CRUISES FLOATS OUT NEW SHIP VISTA AT FINCANTIERI SHIPYARD IN GENOA, ITALY MIAMI, February 28, 2022 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, celebrated the float out of its new 67,000-ton, 1,200-guest Vista on February 25th at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, bordering the famed seaport of Genoa. Shortly after the ceremony, … [Read more...]

On Saturday evening, February 26, 2022, AIDA Cruises welcomed the first guests to the premiere voyage of AIDAcosma in Hamburg. The seven-day cruise will sail from Hamburg to Southampton and on to Cherbourg in France. Further stops are Zeebrugge and Rotterdam before the ship moors again in Hamburg on March 5, 2022. The newbuilding from AIDA Cruises, which will be powered by low-emission liquefied … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class cruise ships can be a nice choice for first-time or seasoned cruisers. They come with plenty to do, see, eat, and drink onboard, and offer a diverse range of itineraries around the world.In addition, many Voyager Class ships have recently been amplified and are filled with Royal Caribbean’s newest features and amenities. Let’s take a deep dive into the Voyager Class … [Read more...]

From February 28 to March 14, the world’s largest hospital ship, the “Global Mercy”, will be in Rotterdam. A momentous event for Stena RoRo who, on behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, has been the project manager for the ship’s construction since 2013. During her weeks in Rotterdam, the newly built ship will be open to visitors. Private individuals, organizations, partners, donors, volunteers and … [Read more...]

Another step in the saga of Genting Hong Kong, Crystal Cruises, and Dream Cruises is coming to an end, as World Dream will cease operations at the end of her current cruise. The vessel is currently the only ship sailing for Dream Cruises, and due to the ongoing challenges of the company, will no longer continue with future cruises. Dream Cruises to Stop Sailing Dream Cruises is a division of … [Read more...]

AIDAcosma has departed Hamburg, Germany on her first passenger voyage after being delivered to AIDA Cruises by Meyer Werft in December. The mammoth LNG-powered cruise ship will spend its inaugural cruise season sailing Northern Europe and the Western Mediterranean, before repositioning to the Middle East for the winter. AIDAcosma will cruise roundtrip from Dubai in the Arabian Gulf between … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises celebrated the float out of its new 67,000-ton, 1,200-guest “Vista” on February 25th at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, bordering the famed seaport of Genoa. Shortly after the ceremony, held in full compliance with current health regulations, the massive building dock began filling with water and Vista became one with the sea for the very first time. Presiding … [Read more...]

Silversea Cruises Christens Silver Origin in the Galapagos Islands Silversea Cruises, christened “Silver Origin” on February 25, 2022,during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin’s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship to its fleet of 10, before Johanna Carrión, esteemed … [Read more...]

Wonder of the Seas Live Blog - Cruise Preview Matt Mon, 02/28/2022 - 11:54 Source: royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Cruise ships – especially modern cruise ships – are large, expansive vessels capable of carrying thousands of passengers, not to mention staff, from port to port. They contain not only cabins, but also numerous areas designated for activities, clubs, entertainment, and food. With all this going on, it is easy to see why these ships are so enormous! But exactly how big is a cruise ship? Ship Sizes … [Read more...]

One of our favorite luxury cruise brands has a brand new ship to enjoy! Oceania Cruises floated their new ship Vista out from Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy over the weekend and all indicators are it was a smashing success.On hand for the float out ceremony were Howard Sherman, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises, Giuseppe Torrente, Shipyard Director for Fincantieri; and His … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is offering a variety of support measures to its crew members who are impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Cruise lines are unique work environments, and the Carnival family is coming together to support its family members with connections to both Ukraine and Russia. Carnival Supports Crew Members In a letter provided to guests onboard its ships, Carnival Cruise Line … [Read more...]

Carnival Corporation’s newest cruise ship, AIDAcosma, set sail on her maiden cruise this weekend with a week long voyage from Hamburg. AIDAcosma is also Carnival’s newest LNG powered ship, currently the lowest-emission fossil fuel in the shipping industry. AIDAcosma is one of the most innovative cruise ships and guests on board can enjoy a variety of offerings. The beautiful new Ocean Deck extends … [Read more...]

After two years, during which no cruise ships visited the Cayman Islands, The Cayman Islands Government has announced that cruise ships will return to the Caribbean island from March 21, 2022.  The island group confirmed it has been busy developing several different procedures the cruise lines will need to follow, which will start with a phased approach, which includes a maximum of 75,000 … [Read more...]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has solicited all sorts of support for the people of Ukraine, and the cruise industry has been quick to respond.The geopolitical issues of the conflict are one aspect, but the people behind the invasion are another aspect that have a deep connection, especially those that work for the cruise line.Royal Caribbean hires crew members from all over the world, including … [Read more...]

Day 4. On The Road AgainWorking your way back to the coast, a stop at Morro Bay provides a glimpse into geological history with a walk around the massive rock formation that is a 25 million year old volcano plug. Further along is the charming little town of Cambria and beyond that is the sprawling estate of William Hearst and the Hearst Castle. The drive along the Pacific Coast Highway is nothing … [Read more...]

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line sail in with similar dates including some early European and Alaskan cruises. There are currently offers on sail dates from now into late-July for Canadian Residents, Florida Residents, and U.S. Military Personnel. Overall, there are nearly 60 sail dates with these special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Barcelona, Port … [Read more...]