Cruise Events
Viking Cruises: Technical launch for Viking Vela
Viking Vela, the first of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the cruise company Viking Cruises, has been launched at the Ancona shipyard. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, 499 cabins, and the capacity to accommodate 998 passengers on board, will position itself in the market […] Read more
Norwegian Viva Christened in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line, a pioneer in the global cruise travel industry with 57 years of history marked by records and successes, celebrated the christening of the highly anticipated new ship, Norwegian Viva, in Miami, the second in the innovative Prima Class. David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, expressed genuine delight in celebrating the […] Read more
Launched in Monfalcone Mein Schiff Relax
Mein Schiff Relax, the first of two innovative dual-fuel cruise ships (Liquid Natural Gas – LNG and Marine Gas Oil – MGO) in TUI Cruises‘ new inTUItion class, was christened at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone by Elena Sperti, a shipyard employee. TUI Cruises boasts one of the most environmentally advanced fleets, and these new […] Read more
The International Cruise Summit 2023 in Madrid
The 13th edition of the International Cruise Summit (ICS) took place in Madrid on November 14th and 15th, bringing together leaders and executives from the cruise industry. They explored the strengths of the cruise industry, emphasizing its greater competitiveness compared to traditional travel options like flights and hotels, and showcased its longstanding commitment to sustainability. […] Read more
Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Ascent Delivered
Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the Edge class by Celebrity Cruises, has been officially handed over to the company’s officials at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. Executives from the Royal Caribbean Group and the crew of Celebrity Cruises were also present. Now officially part of Celebrity Cruises‘ fleet, Celebrity Ascent […] Read more
Celebrity Xcel will be the fifth ship of the Edge Series
Celebrity Cruises has announced, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the first piece of steel has also been cut, that the fifth ship of its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel. In addition to featuring the innovative experiences already present on its sister ships, this new unit will go […] Read more
ICS 2023: The present and future of the cruise industry
The start of the International Cruise Summit 2023 is just around the corner, the foremost cruise conference in Europe, set to take place in Madrid on November 14 and 15. The event will host key figures in the cruise industry, with representatives from no fewer than 21 cruise companies on stage or in the audience, […] Read more
MedCruise: The Cruise Industry Gathers in Burgas
The official opening of the 63rd General Assembly of MedCruise took place at the new International Congress Center in Burgas, attended by numerous authorities. Resilience and unity were the key themes of the most anticipated event in the cruise sector, held for the first time along the shores of the Black Sea in Burgas, Bulgaria, […] Read more
Two new ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Super Ships to its fleet, the S.S. Victoria and the S.S. Elizabeth, set to sail in Europe in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Uniworld will take possession of the ships from the Seaside Collection as part of a three-year lease agreement for each […] Read more
Explora I christened in New York
Explora I, the first of the six luxury ships by Explora Journeys, was christened at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York, following the highly anticipated arrival of the ship in the United States in recent days. This was a significant ceremony held in New York, not only because it marks the official christening of […] Read more
