Cruise Events
The exclusive Scenic Eclipse helicopter excursion
For the first time, the exclusive Scenic Eclipse expedition ship will offer guests the opportunity to embark on a helicopter excursion and connect with more than 5,000 pairs of emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island. Discovered only in the 1990s and located on the edge of the Antarctic Circle, Snow Hill Island is accessible only […] Read more
NCL: Norwegian Jewel is back in service
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the return to service of Norwegian Jewel, the brand’s first ship to depart Panama City (Colón), Panama. Norwegian Jewel thus becomes the 13th ship in the fleet of 17 ships to return to service. Norwegian Jewel‘s first voyage will be a majestic 12-day adventure sailing along the South American coast, […] Read more
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: two new superyachts
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two newly built superyachts, Ilma and Luminara, which will set sail in 2024 and 2025 respectively. These superyachts will be built in collaboration with the world renowned Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Sant-Nazaire, France, which will handle all production and […] Read more
Norwegian Prima: Katy Perry will be the godmother
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that world-renowned pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will be the godmother of the all-new record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima, which will debut in August 2022. Katy Perry will welcome Norwegian Prima, the first of six Prima Class ships, at a majestic event in Reykjavík, Iceland on August 27, […] Read more
Viking: the river fleet expands with eight new ships
Viking welcomed eight new river ships into its award-winning fleet during a celebration in Paris. Of the eight new Viking longships, four ships, the Viking Fjorgyn, the Viking Kari, the Viking Radgrid and the Viking Skaga, were built specifically to sail along the Seine and take guests to the heart of Paris with an exclusive […] Read more
Emerald Cruises: the first ocean superyacht has sailed
Against the backdrop of the Jordanian city of Aqaba, Emerald Cruises‘ first luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, departed for her maiden cruise on March 12, 2022. Emerald Azzurra, carrying only 100 guests in 50 deluxe cabins and suites, of which over 80% have balconies, is now sailing the eight-day “Best of the Red Sea” itinerary. Guests […] Read more
Refurbishment completed for SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club recently announced an over $ 10 million upgrade and refurbishment project for sister yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II. The project is now completed aboard SeaDream II, while on March 26 SeaDream I will go into dry dock for 54 days in Lisbon, Portugal, to undergo refurbishment works that will be identical […] Read more
Silversea: Silver Origin christened
Silversea Cruises christened Silver Origin during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, in the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water with Silver Origin‘s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship into its fleet, before Johanna Carrión, an esteemed environmentalist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands, was unveiled as […] Read more
J Fashion Show 2022: Fashion aboard Costa Toscana
The J Fashion Show 2022 on board the new flagship Costa Toscana went on stage today in the waters of the Portofino bay. The context is that of the beautiful new Costa Toscana ship, inspired by the beauties of the Italian region and representative of a new generation of units for the Costa Cruises’ fleet. […] Read more
Explora Journeys: the construction of the fleet continues
The “coin ceremony” of Explora I, the first of four luxury cruise ships ordered from the Italian shipbuilding group by MSC Group’s Cruise Division for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys, took place today at Fincantieri‘s Monfalcone shipyard. Construction of Explora I began in June 2021 and the unit will enter service in May 2023. […] Read more