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Intercruises: new Nat Geo tours for the cruise world
National Geographic Expeditions and Intercruises unveiled new 48 unique and educational tours available in 7 countries, with itineraries to explore throughout the year and beyond. These tours offer the spirit of exploration that National Geographic is known for, and focus on rich experiences designed to satisfy travelers’ curiosity. So National Geographic Expeditions has decided to […]
CLIA Europe: interview with Marie-Caroline Laurent
The exclusive interview for Cruising Journal with Marie-Caroline Laurent, general manager of CLIA Europe, during the Ports and Destination Dialogue recently held in Malaga. A truly compelling edition of Seatrade Cruise Med took place in Malaga on the 14th and 15th, with a return to having Exhibitions in attendance and, above all, a series of […]
Northern Xplorer: a zero-emission luxury project
Norway’s newly formed cruise line, Northern Xplorer, launches plans to build a luxury zero-emission cruise ship, entering into partnership with Portuguese shipyard West Sea Viana. The delivery of Northern Xplorer‘s new ship is scheduled for the start of the 2025/2026 cruise season. Behind this innovative project we find Sandvik, a man who, together with a […]
CFC: a new cruise company is born
CFC, Compagnie Française de Croisières, a new French cruise company is born under the leadership of Clément Mousset, president and co-founder of the new company and Cédric Rivoire-Perrochat as COO. The company will begin operations in February 2023, with an inaugural ceremony scheduled for February in Le Havre, ahead of the first cruise departure on […]
Sea Cloud II: between travel and music
The sailing ship Sea Cloud II of the Sea Cloud fleet is preparing to thrill its guests with a sophisticated musical program honoring French singer-songwriter Georges Brassens. The journey will begin in Genoa on October 18, 2022, and will travel through northern Italy, then pass through northern France until it reaches Valencia, Spain, where it […]
P&O Cruises: Arvia Technical Launch
Saturday, August 27, 2022: Arvia, a new cruise ship from P&O Cruises, will be launched and leave the covered dock of Meyer Werft shipyard. The floatation device will start to maneuver in the morning around 9:00 am. Arvia will then moor on the outer dock of the shipyard, where the masts and funnel will be […]
Viking christens Viking Osiris in Luxor
Viking christened its new river ship, Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. Designed to sail on the Nile, the ship was built at the Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail on Viking‘s Bestseller itinerary, “Pharaohs & Pyramids”. Offering a blessing of good fortune and safe navigation for the ship was George Herbert, 8th […]
MSC Seascape: First Sea Trials Completed
MSC Seascape, the largest and most technological ship built in Italy, has successfully completed the first sea navigation tests. Sea trials of the new ship took place between August 17 and 20, 2022, thus becoming the flagship of the Italian company. MSC Seascape, 339 meters long and weighing 169,000 tons, will be delivered to the […]
Cruisebound and Uplift: an exclusive partnership
Cruisebound and Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s top travel and retail brands, have formed an exclusive partnership to offer customers installment payments on all bookings. With Cruisebound, customers can easily book cruises with all major cruise lines online, and Cruisebound also makes it easy to organize and manage all […]
Lindblad: christened National Geographic Islander II.
Lindblad Expeditions celebrated the official christening of the latest addition to its award- winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll in Salinas, Ecuador, last weekend. The 26-suite best-in-class expedition ship will make its maiden voyage to the Galápagos on August 19, 2022, for year-round expeditions to the islands. Among those attending the ceremony were Ecuador’s Minister […]
Emerald Cruises: The christening of Emerald Luna
Emerald Cruises‘ new Star-Ship Emerald Luna, which will sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe, was christened on July 21stat a ceremony in Amsterdam. In attendance for Scenic Group, parent company of Emerald Cruises, were Rob Voss, COO – Scenic Group; David Winterton, Global Brand and Marketing Director; Maggie Carbonell, VP Marketing […]
Meyer Werft: keel laying for Carnival Jubilee
With the laying of the keel, the construction of Carnival Jubilee at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg has reached another milestone. For the first time a ship is being built in Papenburg for this brand and shipping company from Miami. “We are pleased to take another symbolic step in the construction of Carnival Jubilee with […]
Silversea: Silver Endeavour joins the fleet
Silversea Cruises welcomes Silver Endeavour to its fleet, one of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships. Specifically designed to take travellers to the world’s most remote destinations, including as far as both polar regions, Silver Endeavour will enter service in November 2022, replacing Silver Explorer from the 2022/2023 Antarctic season, including popular ‘Antarctica Bridge’ cruises. [&he
Swan Hellenic: SH Vega sets sail for the Arctic
The Naming Ceremony of SH Vega, Swan Hellenic‘s second ship, was held at the Helsinki Shipyard. The ship is now on her way to Norway for her first cultural cruise expedition to the Arctic, an 11-day exploration of the Svalbard archipelago, departing from Tromsø on July 20, 2022. The new ship was named by Patrizia […]
Explora Journeys: two more ships under construction
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of the MSC Group’s Cruise Division, and Fincantieri, today announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement to build two additional hydrogen-powered luxury cruise ships, which will enter service in 2027 and 2028, bringing the total number of the fleet to six. EXPLORA V and VI will feature […]
Seabourn Venture delivered: the Seabourn expedition
The Mariotti shipyard in Genoa hosted the handover ceremony for Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Cruise Line‘s first luxury segment expedition ship. It was a special day for the company, not only coming into possession of a new vessel, but marking its entry into the expedition cruise business. Josh Liebowitz, president of Seabourn, said he was thrilled […]
NCL: debuts the new season “EMBARK with NCL”
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the next season of its visual storytelling platform, “EMBARK with NCL,” with the first episode, “Caribbean Adventures,” premiering Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET on www.ncl.com/embark and on Facebook. Following its successful first season, this second season will focus on high-caliber offerings on board and ashore, as well […]
A&K acquires Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony
A&K Travel Group Ltd. has acquired the luxury cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, which will resume service in 2023 after an extensive renovation and will operate under the award-winning ‘Crystal Cruises‘ brand, also acquired by A&K Travel Group Ltd. “I am excited to begin this new chapter and to return to an […]
Costa Cruises: The Christening of the Costa Toscana
Last week, on 16 June, the christening of the Costa Toscana, Costa Cruises‘ new flagship, took place in the port of Barcelona with a day full of festivities! The day began with a conference at the Poltrona Frau Arena, where the Costa Toscana’s patroness, Chanel Terrero, a Spanish singer who took part in the Eurovision […]
Costa Cruises and Ángel León: “Food of the Future”
Love for the sea and excellent gastronomy are at the basis of the meeting between Ángel León and Costa Cruises. The partnership that has already begun with Costa includes dishes created by the Spanish chef on board the ships, which we can both find as a destination dish and, above all, with a set menu […]
NCL: deals for summer departures and beyond
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched incredible deals for its guests for summer sailings and beyond, ranging from deals for individual travelers to group deals. Here are the different offers launched by Norwegian Cruise Line: Free At Sea: Book today to enjoy 35 percent off all cruises, worldwide. From glacier watching in Alaska to sunset walks […]
Explora Journeys: Explora I launch
The launch of EXPLORA I, the first of four luxury cruise ships ordered from the Italian shipbuilding group by the MSC Group’s Cruise Division for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys, took place today at Fincantieri‘s Monfalcone shipyard. With construction having started in June 2021, the unit will enter service at the end of May […]
Silversea: concluding the tale of tales world cruise
Guests traveling aboard the Silver Whisper of Silversea Cruises arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise, the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in 2022. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea President and CEO, and Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, greeted guests at a special gala dinner at […]
Viking: Viking Mars delivered in Ancona
She was delivered today in the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona Viking Mars, new cruise ship for Viking Cruises. The unit will position itself in the small unit market segment. Like the twin units, in fact, she will have a gross tonnage of approximately 47,800 tons, will be equipped with 465 cabins and will be able […]