MSC Cruises wants YOU With today being International Artist Day today, MSC Cruises is giving artists and designers around the world the opportunity to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas to communicating the importance of respect for the environment. The ship, which is the most environmentally advanced ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet to date, is named after the ancient … [Read more...]

Cruise Saudi has confirmed today that it has become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Launched in January 2021 at the Future Investment Initiative (FII), Cruise Saudi has made rapid progress in its mission to bring a global cruise industry to Saudi Arabia a new component of the country’s tourism plan outlined in the landmark Vision 2030 program, according to a press … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) continues its Great Cruise Comeback across the globe with the restart of its seventh vessel, Norwegian Bliss, sailing week-long voyages to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. Norwegian Bliss, one of the most successful ships ever launched in the company’s 54-year history will be the Brand’s second vessel sailing from the West Coast following the celebrated restart of … [Read more...]

Storylines residential ship has announced a redesign of deck plans, which includes new homes and new amenities. The updates encompass additional crew space and a reconfiguration of the marina deck to accommodate tendering for shore landings. The plans also include more outdoor spaces for dining and socializing – Storylines said that this was a “coveted commodity in recent times as evidenced by … [Read more...]

Die Emsüberführung von AIDAcosma The new cruise ship, AIDAcosma, has successfully completed its first voyage on the river Ems. On Saturday, October 23, 2021, at around 6 p.m., the ship reached Eemshaven. Around 1 o’clock in the night, AIDAcosma said goodbye to Papenburg with typhoon greetings. Two tugs pulled the ship backwards through the dock lock of Meyer Werft. AIDAcosma then passed through … [Read more...]

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Carnival Cruise Line popped the champagne and christened its Mardi Gras cruise ship on Saturday.It was the first cruise to set sail again since ships stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.READ: Hali, a great white shark, is located off east coast of FloridaSaturday was a day for the Carnival history books.Carnival CEO Arnold Donald opened the ceremony to their newest ship by … [Read more...]

Yesterday, the world’s newest and most luxurious expedition vessel Crystal Endeavor rendezvoused with Crystal Serenity in a historic meet-up of Crystal ships off the coast of The Bahamas. Crystal Endeavor is on its inaugural sailing from Miami – a special two-day preview voyage for travel partners and members of the press – while Crystal Serenity is on the last leg of a week-long Luxury Bahamas … [Read more...]

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection revealed that the new Evrima yacht has emerged from the Astander Shipyard in Spain with a fresh coat of exterior paint. “We are thrilled to reveal the painted exterior hull of Evrima” stated Douglas Prothero, Chief Executive Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. “This milestone marks significant progress in the outfitting process for the yacht, and we … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line yesterday christened “Mardi Gras” at Port Canaveral, Fla. at a “Universe of Fun” celebration befitting of the world’s most fun cruise ship, in the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the cruise industry’s restart this summer. Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal attended the festivities and cut the ribbon of his first Big Chicken restaurant at sea that … [Read more...]

NORFOLK, Va — A new $2.6 million cruise ship gangway is being built in Norfolk and is expected to be finished in 2022.An enormous crane can be seen along the waterfront in downtown Norfolk as construction begins on Nauticus’ new cruise ship gangway.“Next year will be a game-changer for our cruise ship program,” said Nauticus’ executive director, Stephen E. Kirkland. “Not only will we begin our … [Read more...]

A view from the Goldbelt Tram of a Princess Cruises ship docked in Juneau on Aug. 31, 2021. (Jennifer Pemberton / KTOO) On Wednesday, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Encore became the last big cruise ship to dock in Juneau for the year. Until mid-summer, it was unclear if there were going to be any big ships visiting Southeast Alaska. The Canadian border was still closed in July and … [Read more...]

Passenger ship design integrates smart technologies with an eco-friendly electric propulsion system (Hyundai Mipo) Published Oct 20, 2021 5:12 PM by The Maritime Executive South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is beginning construction on an electric propulsion passenger ship that combines for the first time eco-friendly designs with smart technologies. The ship, which they are calling a … [Read more...]

HONG KONG, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities prevented a Royal Caribbean (RCL.N) cruise ship from departing the city's terminal late on Thursday as a crew member was suspected to have COVID-19 after routine testing, the government and the cruise operator said.The "Spectrum of the Seas" ship was scheduled to begin a "cruise to nowhere" journey in nearby waters, restricted to half capacity … [Read more...]

Crystal Expedition Cruises announced it will provide complimentary round-trip chartered air flights between Miami and Ushuaia, Argentina, as well as hotel nights in both cities for guests on Crystal Endeavor’s inaugural round-trip Ushuaia voyages in Antarctica. Crystal Expedition Cruises is the only expedition line to offer non-stop charter flights from the United States to Ushuaia, Argentina for … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises has officially found its new home in Miami, the epicenter of the cruise industry, at 8400 NW 36 St. The small ship cruise line is moving its headquarters from Seattle to Miami by June of 2022 and has signed a lease on the 5th floor in the Doral Concourse. Work will begin outfitting the office to accommodate Windstar’s needs within the coming weeks. Next door to the CityPlace … [Read more...]

The Port of Seattle concludes its 2021 cruise season this Saturday with the departure of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore from Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. The season ends after safely hosting 82 cruise ship calls and approximately 229,000 revenue passengers between July 19 and October 23. Safety protocols, national and local health guidelines, best practices at Port … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises will restart South African holidays at sea on 6 December 2021 from a new state-of-the-art cruise terminal in Durban. The green light follows approvals from the country’s government to resume ocean voyages with passengers on board after a 21-month hiatus caused by the global pandemic ashore. MSC Orchestra will homeport at the new KwaZulu Natal terminal in Durban to be inaugurated in … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced it has been named by Forbes to the 2021 list of World’s Best Employers. Earlier this year the Company was also named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, ranking among the top 75 companies in the overall Large Employer category and among the top 10 companies in the Travel & Leisure sector. To further demonstrate its commitment to … [Read more...]

The cruise industry’s first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as ‘Project Evolution,’ will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system, battery technology and dual fuel engines using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel. This hybrid solution, using … [Read more...]

Abercrombie & Kent will return to Antarctica this season in time to celebrate its 30th season exploring the White Continent. Following a successful restart with voyages around Greece and Iceland in September, A&K will operate all four of its scheduled expedition cruises to Antarctica this season, each with a different focus: solar eclipse, climate change, family holidays and … [Read more...]