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MSC World Europa, the newest and largest cruise ship in the MSC fleet, has completed her sea trials and will now head for final fit out and finishing ahead of her delivery and debut in the Middle East. The giant LNG-powered cruise ship completed her first set of sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, testing the performance of the ship’s engines, manoeuvrability, fuel consumption, safety systems, … [Read More...]

Explora Journeys will be cruising in Alaska in 2024, aboard its first cruise ship Explora I, with roundtrip itineraries from Vancouver, Canada. The cruise line, a luxury subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has released three itineraries that will be available from Vancouver. The announcement comes as Explora Journeys prepares to take delivery of the first of a planned four cruise ships next year. <img … [Read More...]

P&O Cruises has released more information about its first-ever escape room at sea aboard its upcoming ship Arvia in December 2022. The Mission Control escape room will initially be available only aboard Arvia, and will feature missions and adventures themed around the environment. These two-hour missions will come in two forms: a family-friendly plot for all ages and an adventure storyline … [Read More...]

A cruise line announced their longest cruise ever that started at $86,999 per person and the cruise sold out prior to the official opening for bookings.Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the finest luxury cruise lines in the world, announced a 150 day cruise from Miami last month, their longest ever.  The cruise was so popular that it sold out during pre-registration and before it officially … [Read More...]

Royal Caribbean announced it will go to Texas for its next President's Cruise.While onboard the 2022 President's Cruise, Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley announced the dates and location for the 2023 President's Cruise.Mr. Bayley held an impromptu poll during an event onboard Ovation of the Seas and asked for a show of hands who would vote for Allure from Galveston or … [Read More...]

The maritime industry celebrates the Day of the Seafarer today. In recent weeks and months, the importance of the crew members that work onboard ships has become increasingly apparent as voyages were placed under occupancy restrictions due to shortages.  The theme for this year’s international day celebrates maritime journeys and voyages, providing a chance “to recognize and pay tribute to … [Read More...]

Royal Caribbean announced that the cruise line has extended its health protocols for European departures.Health protocols have been extended for European sailings that depart on or before July 31, 2022. Travel advisors and passengers were notified of the update this week. The existing protocols have been extended without any notable changes to vaccine, testing and onboard health … [Read More...]

Your cruise news update across all the major cruise lines from the past week. There are multiple developments from Carnival and for a change, most are good! There are also things you need to know about Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line. In This Article… Cruise News Update We’ve got lots of cruise news updates for you from the past week across all the major … [Read More...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed highlights of a refined menu being developed for one of the cruise line’s most beloved restaurants, Sette Mari. The new culinary offerings will be fully unveiled during Seven Seas Grandeur’s inaugural season in November 2023 and will then be integrated across Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ soon to be six ship fleet. With a focus on heritage, Senior Vice President of … [Read More...]

A rockslide early Thursday closed the cruise ship dock in Skagway, prompting one vessel to skip that port altogether. Part of the dock was damaged during the slide just before 6:30 a.m., according to Jacqui Taylor, a spokeswoman for dock owners White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. No one was injured as the slide sent rock, dirt and vegetation tumbling from a mountainside above the dock. There … [Read More...]