Cruise Events

Swan Hellenic: the christening of SH Minerva

Swan Hellenic announced the christening of its new ship SH Minerva at Helsinki Shipyard during a small private ceremony with godmother Johanna Mäkelä. Mayor Vartiainen was also present, along with Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito and Helsinki Shipyard CEO Carl-Gustaf Rotkirch with top management. The celebration follows global supply chain disruptions and recent spikes in […] Read more

International Cruises Summit 2021: optimism and news

The eleventh edition of the International Cruise Summit concluded in Madrid, for the first time in full attendance after the pandemic, an increasingly important meeting and debate point for the cruise world. Many important figures in the cruise industry, from companies to service providers to port and logistics operators. There were also numerous sponsors, demonstrating […] Read more

Windstar Cruises launches new all-inclusive solutions

Windstar Cruises, the U.S.-based luxury cruise line, is expanding its cruise offerings by also offering – for the first time – an all-inclusive fare that includes beverages, service fees and other onboard services. “In an effort to be in line with other cruise offerings in the luxury sector and in conjunction with the launch of […] Read more

Silver Dawn: the tenth ship of the Silversea fleet

Silver Dawn, the tenth ship in Silversea Cruises’ fleet, was delivered today at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in a small-scale ceremony. After the projection of the videos of the coin and flag change ceremonies, Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea, officially signed the handover of Silver Dawn. Silver Dawn is the third ship to join […] Read more

Seven Seas Grandeur: cutting of the first plate

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has begun construction of Seven Seas Grandeur, with the ship’s steel cutting ceremony taking place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. “Seven Seas Grandeur will be the culmination of Regent’s rich history of offering discerning travelers unrivaled experiences with every imaginable luxury included and immersive exploration around the world,” said Jason […] Read more

Ambassador Cruise Line: new cruise company

Ambassador Cruise Line, the new cruise line dedicated to the over-50s, is the first new British cruise line to be launched since 2010. The Purfleet, Essex, U.K.-based company, backed by London-based private equity firm Njord Partners LLP, plans to begin sailing its first ship in April 2022. The Ambassador Cruise Line management team consists of […] Read more

Windstar Cruises: Renovated Star Pride delivered

Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The yacht is the third and last of the line’s Star Plus Class yachts to be lengthened and transformed in a multi-year, $250 million project that is considered the most complex and comprehensive refurbishment […] Read more

Viking Saturn: the new ship from Viking Cruises

Viking has announced that its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn, will join the company’s award-winning fleet in early 2023. The sister ship, with 930 guests, will spend its first season sailing on three new itineraries in Scandinavia and the Nordic countries. “The thousands of guests who participated in our Welcome Back trip to Iceland last […] Read more

American Queen Voyages is born

American Queen Steamboat Company announced that it has now become American Queen Voyages, the new global brand combining American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines. Offering a diverse and comprehensive catalog of North American itineraries, American Queen Voyages includes American Queen Voyages River, American Queen Voyages Lakes & Ocean (welcoming the Victory Cruise Lines […] Read more

Emerald Cruises reveals construction of Emerald Sakara

Emerald Cruises has announced the construction of a second superyacht, Emerald Sakara, which will be welcomed into the brand’s fleet of cruising yachts in 2023. Emerald Sakara will join sister superyacht Emerald Azzurra sailing in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Black Seas. The addition of a second yacht adds further capacity to keep up with […] Read more