Archives for March 2022

Today, Thursday the 31st of March 2022, Swan Hellenic announced its 2022-2023 season cultural expedition cruises of Antarctica. The new season will reprise the itineraries with which the iconic company so successfully returned to the waves this December, while also adding new ones and more choice. That’s because the new season will be served by two ships, not one: both SH Minerva and SH Vega, the … [Read more...]

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express partners with leading research organization SINTEF to create zero emission ships for the Norwegian coast, with the first ready to sail by 2030. “We are excited to announce our most ambitious sustainability initiative to date; creating solutions for zero emission passenger ships, using the Norwegian coast as the ideal case. Our ambition is to sail an … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, and Huna Totem Corporation, one of the most successful Native village corporations in Alaska, today jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to develop berthing and upland facilities in Whittier, Alaska. The privately … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Euribia, the line’s most environmentally advanced ship in its fleet and its second LNG-powered ship currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, due to launch in early June 2023. The ship will spend her inaugural season in Northern Europe from the German port of Kiel, offering guests a rich panoply of incredible … [Read more...]

Qatar has reported a strong rebound in cruise tourism following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, with passenger numbers and cruise calls almost back to normal. Qatar Tourism says the country welcomed 58,000 passengers and crewmembers in the first half of the 2021/22 cruise season from 18 cruise ships calls, with a further 12 scheduled before the end of the … [Read more...]

Silversea Cruises has marked the maiden call of a second cruise ship in Saudi Arabia with Silver Whisper’s port call to Jeddah Islamic Port this week. Silver Whisper called in Saudi Arabia for the first time, and is only the second Silversea cruise ship to do so since the Kingdom opened up to the cruise industry in 2019. Silversea Cruises’ smaller luxury ship Silver Spirit took part in a trial … [Read more...]

Ambassador Cruise Line has today announced that former British athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE has been chosen as godmother for their first ship, “Ambience”. Sally will rename the ship at a special ceremony at London Tilbury on 19th April. Ambassador is the first British cruise line to launch in the UK in over a decade. Sailing from London Tilbury, the no-fly itineraries provide a premium-value, … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises Australia is celebrating its return to the high seas by counting down to its first dazzling ‘Pride Cruise’ – a celebratory weekend at sea created especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family and supporters. Setting sail on 4 November 2022, the three-night cruise will give Australians the chance to join P&O Cruises in proudly recognising individuality, … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages confirmed on Thursday that a search and rescue operation had been launched for a passenger overboard the Valiant Lady cruise ship. It will result in a delayed arrival back home in Portsmouth, UK. Passenger Overboard Valiant Lady During the final day of Valiant Lady’s cruise to the Canary Islands, a passenger went overboard in the early hours of Thursday morning (March 31) off the … [Read more...]

Disney Wish has officially reached a major milestone that brings her closer to her July debut, as the ship was moved from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, up the Ems River to a new location. This is where the ship will receive final outfitting details and begin sea trials before being turned over to Disney Cruise Line. Disney Wish Nearing Completion This relocation process, called a … [Read more...]

Emsüberführung der Disney Wish: Start in Papenburg (WasLosIn TV) The Disney Wish departed the Meyer Werft shipyard on the morning of March 30, 2022, and began the Ems River conveyance in route to Eemshaven, Netherlands. Tags: Disney Cruise LineMeyer Werft Source: latecruisenews.com … [Read more...]

If you're staying in Royal Caribbean's top tier suites, you're going to want to know how to maximize the experience, including what your Royal Genie offers.Royal Caribbean's top suite experience is known as Star Class, and it includes a crew member who is a blend of personal concierge and magic maker.  Known as a Genie, this crew member works with just three cabins or so to manage every need … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has revealed the hull art for the upcoming MSC Euribia, an exclusive design that coordinates well with the ship’s environmental advancements. At the same time, the line has opened bookings for the new ship, which will offer outstanding itineraries in northern Europe when she debuts in June 2023. Sea-Themed Hull Shows Environmental Commitment To create an immediately recognizable … [Read more...]

On March 30, 2022, the Disney Wish reached another key milestone after nearly two years of construction, leaving the Meyer Werft shipyard on a journey to reach open water for the first time. While there is a bunch of video coverage from yesterday, Disney Cruise Line released some official photos taken by photographer, Robert Fiebak. <img data-attachment-id="53206" … [Read more...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Huna Totem Corporation have agreed to jointly develop a new cruise terminal facility in Whittier, Alaska. The project will include access for trains and busses as well, offering travelers more convenient ways to enjoy the gateway to Prince William Sound, one of the most picturesque areas of Alaska and a popular stop for cruise ships. Joint Project Announced The … [Read more...]

A whale watching tour is one of the most sought after shore excursions on an Alaska cruise, and for good reason. Viewing some of the largest mammals on earth in their natural habitat is breathtaking and one that will be a highlight for many on an Alaska cruise.Deciding where to book a whale watching excursion, what to bring with you, and what to expect can be confusing, so here are a few tips and … [Read more...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended their travel warning levels for cruise ships. Two weeks ago, the CDC lowered the travel warning for cruise ships to Level 2. Now, the CDC has ended the travel warnings for cruise ships and will no longer assign them a Level from 1-4, like they do countries around the world. Gus Antorcha, President of Holland America Line, gave the … [Read more...]

Kevin Revolinski Kevin Revolinski has lived abroad in Italy, Panama and Guatemala, writing for Rough Guide guidebooks, Caribbean Travel & Life, Chicago Tribune, and Wisconsin State Journal, as well as a memoir, The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey. Source: porthole.com … [Read more...]

To make guests’ cruise vacations as effortless and contactless as possible, Princess Cruises has introduced its MedallionClass Experience fleetwide. This technological advancement is designed to make every aspect of your cruise vacation easier. From the pre-cruise check-in, to the embarkation process, to daily activities while on your cruise, a simple wearable device and smartphone app allow you … [Read more...]