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Royal takes over Wonder of the Seas!
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Wonder of the Seas, the highly anticipated and innovative ship in the award-winning cruise line. Marking the completion of three years of construction, a traditional flag change ceremony with shipyard partner Chantiers de l’Atlantique was held in Marseille, France. Wonder of the Seas will make its official debut […]
Ambition: Ambassador Cruise Line expands its fleet
Ambassador Cruise Line buys a second ship, Ambition, and expands the fleet before it even begins cruise operations. Ambassador Cruise Line, the new British cruise line that has just announced that it has added Ambition to its fleet, thus completing a fleet of two units even before starting operations, is an enthusiastic sign. The ship, […]
American Cruise Lines presents Project Blue
American Cruise Lines is pleased to reveal details of Project Blue, a brand new fleet of ships for the U.S. market. The company announced plans for 12 sister ships that will represent more than double the current domestic capacity for domestic coastal cruises. Featuring an innovative hybrid catamaran design, these ships will have unprecedented near-shore […]
“Viking Neptune” launched in Ancona
On 13 January 2022 “Viking Neptune” was inaugurated at the Ancona plant. She is the new Fincantieri cruise ship for Viking Cruises. The unit will position itself in the small unit market segment. In fact, like the twin units, she will be equipped with 465 cabins and will be able to accommodate up to 930 […]
Norwegian Cruise Line presents Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line starts the year with great news by presenting Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the new Prima Class, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard. Norwegian Viva will sail in June 2023, offering itineraries in the Mediterranean and calling at major port cities in southern Europe, including Lisbon in Portugal, Trieste and […]
SH Minerva: first Swan Hellenic cruise set sail
With SH Minerva‘s New Year’s cruise, Swan Hellenic inaugurates its activity and sets out to discover Antarctica. The new ship set sail from Ushuaia to celebrate the new year with a 9-day Antarctic cruise. The first guests of the SH Minerva, in the charge of Captain Tuomo Leskinen and Hotel Director Philipp Reutener, celebrated the […]
Silversea: pre-sales open for Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has announced that pre-sale reservations for Silver Nova are now open. The limited-time offer for travel consultants and the Venetian Society (Silversea’s Loyalty Program) is available through January 6, 2022. Silver Nova, with an expected launch in summer 2023, will be the first low-emission luxury cruise ship with advanced hybrid technology featuring fuel […]
Seabourn announces “The Suite Life Event”
Seabourn invites guests to take their travel to the next level by announcing “The Suite Life Event,” with exceptional offers on select summer 2022 and winter/spring 2023 voyages. The Suite Life Event will run through March 1, 2022. Guests will be able to enjoy “suite life” during their next trip with Seabourn with a complimentary […]
Silversea: construction starts on Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has announced the name of the first ship developed as part of its innovative newbuilding project known as Project Evolution, as well as the start of construction of Silver Nova at Meyer Werft in Papenburg. Silversea and Meyer Werft executives marked the occasion with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony on Nov. 18. The revolutionary […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […
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 […]
Seabourn: new departure date for Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Cruise Line has updated the restart of Seabourn Quest, one of its ships that has not yet restarted, the new date is set for May 10, 2022. The luxury cruise line, continues its ongoing efforts to develop plans for a full return of cruise travel. The ship will resume service in Europe, where it […]
Ponant: Le Commandant Charcot at the North Pole
Le Commandant Charcot reached the geographic North Pole for the first time with Captain Étienne Garcia at the helm, accompanied by Captain Marchesseau. This is the first time a French ship has reached the North Pole (90,00,000°). “It is a source of great pride to have been at the helm of the first French ship […]
Sea Cloud Spirit christened in Palma de Mallorca
Sea Cloud Spirit has been launched at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca: Sea Cloud Cruises has finally put into service its new three-masted sailing ship. “I wish you to always carry a special spirit across the oceans, as your name promises,” said Gabriela Toran, godmother and wife of ship designer Iñigo Echenique. In […]
Seabourn: Technical Launch for Seabourn Venture
Seabourn Cruise Line recorded a major construction milestone yesterday with an intimate launching ceremony for its new expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The launching ceremony is an age old maritime tradition whereby a ‘godmother’ presides over the celebratory events. A very significant role that was filled by Jarda […]
NCL: Norwegian Prima Launch
Norwegian Prima was launched at the Marghera shipyard and is the first of six new-generation cruise ships in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima class. At some 142,500 gross tons, nearly 300 meters in length and with a capacity to accommodate 3,215 passengers, Norwegian Prima and her sister ships will form the backbone of NCL’s future fleet. […]