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Windstar Cruises: 40 Years of Sailing
Windstar Cruises, founded by maritime entrepreneurs Karl G. Andrén and Jean-Claude Potier in October 1984, is celebrating 40 years of sailing this year. To mark this significant milestone, the company has planned two special cruises for next October aboard Star Legend and Wind Spirit, departing on October 12 and 13. A special celebration will take […]
Star Legend protagonist of a television series
Star Legend, the elegant and luxurious small cruise ship from Windstar Cruises with a capacity of 312 passengers and all-suite accommodations, has become the star of an episode of “Traveling with Denella Ri’chard,” a critically acclaimed television series. By debuting in the television series, Star Legend aims to win a significant television award. The episode […]
Cruises and ChatGPT: Taoticket’s Innovation
Innovation is in the DNA of Taoticket, which has recently introduced an advanced AI system based on ChatGPT to optimize the cruise booking experience. This bot, trained with data collected over 17 years, is designed to offer personalized support to customers, suggesting them ideal itineraries, ships, and accommodations, and answering questions about excursions, restaurants, and […]
Inclusiveness: The 64th MedCruise General Assembly
The 64th MedCruise General Assembly was held at the H10 Imperial Tarraco Hotel in Tarragona from June 11, coinciding with MedCruise‘s 28th anniversary, to June 14, 2024. The event featured three days of panels, presentations, and organized events focusing on inclusivity and the Human Tower, a regional symbol that epitomizes the heart of the event. […]
Silversea: Naming Ceremony for the Silver Ray
Silver Ray, the second ultra-luxury ship in the Nova Class, has been officially named by its godmother, Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga, in Lisbon. This ship is part of one of Silversea’s most energy-efficient and spacious ship The event has been special even because it’s marking a significant moment in its 30th anniversary year, a testament […]
Swan Hellenic Collaborates with Blue Marlin Ibiza
The company Swan Hellenic has partnered with Blue Marlin Ibiza to create a new five-star travel experience that combines exploration with events and entertainment. The partnership between Swan Hellenic, committed to designing new ways to experience cruising, and Blue Marlin Ibiza, specializing in cultural and leisure entertainment for a broad cosmopolitan audience, has given rise […]
Cunard: Christening Ceremony for Queen Anne
The christening ceremony for Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, has just concluded in Liverpool, amidst official celebrations, unforgettable performances, and distinguished guests. It all began in Liverpool in May 1840 when Cunard‘s first transatlantic crossing took place. The love and affection for this city from the community unite its heritage and innovation, and for this […]
Crystal Cruises: News for the trade reservations team
Crystal Cruises has announced significant updates in its global reservations and trade sales operations, providing a more efficient service for all travel partners. As of May 1st, the entire North American trade reservations team is exclusively based at the Miami headquarters, while localized teams are now fully operational in London and Melbourne to support key […]
AMAN: Steel Cutting for the New Yacht
With the steel cutting, which took place in Genoa, the construction of the luxurious motor yacht, Aman at Sea, has begun. The event was marked by the traditional ceremony at the T.Mariotti shipyard. The keel laying is expected to take place this summer, and the official name of the ship will be announced in due […]
Hanseatic Inspiration: Technical Works Completed
After a period at Kaiserdock II at the Lloyd shipyard in Bremerhaven for technical maintenance and repair works to renew the class, the Hanseatic Inspiration has returned to the water with several innovations on board. During the time spent in the shipyard, over 500 crew members, employees of external companies, and shipyard workers worked on […]
Viking River Cruises: Viking Sobek float out
Viking Sobek, the sixth Viking ship to sail on the Nile River with a capacity of 82 guests, has been launched, marking a significant milestone as it touches water for the first time. The ship will set sail in the fall of 2024, joining Viking’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships on the Nile and will […]
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Ray
Silversea took delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship of the innovative Nova class, during a celebration in Eemshaven on May 14. The event was attended by Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group; Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea; Bernard Meyer, Chairman of Meyer Group; and Bernd Eikens, CEO of Meyer Group; as […]
Scenic: New Features aboard Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse, the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht by Scenic Luxury Cruises, has undergone a period of dry dock ahead of its Mediterranean season, bringing enhancements to the Senses Spa and wellness offerings, as well as updates to the Yacht Club. The main highlights include upgrades to the Senses Spa, which have been enhanced to elevate the […]
Sailing into the Future: Seatrade Miami 2024 Highlights
Seatrade stands as the peak event for any business within the maritime industry, representing a must-attend event on every professional’s calendar. Through organized events and publications, Seatrade cultivates a platform where industry leaders and companies converge to network, exchange insights, and unveil groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of the maritime industry. Networking and col
NCL: Norwegian Aqua Launched at Marghera
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Fincantieri celebrated the launch of Norwegian Aqua, the first unit of the Prima Plus class, at the Marghera shipyard in Venice. To mark the occasion, signifying the completion of the external works carried out on the ship to prepare it for its scheduled debut in April 2025, two coins were […]
Windstar Cruises Introduces two new ships
Windstar Cruises, renowned for its luxury small-ship voyages, proudly announces the expansion of its fleet with the debut of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. These additions signify Windstar’s commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences for travelers seeking refined luxury and intimate cruising. Christopher Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises, expressed his excite
Phoenix Reisen: christened MS Amina
Phoenix Reisen welcomes MS Amina into its fleet, the new first-class river ship that sets new standards in the river cruise industry. The ship was christened on the banks of the Rhine in Bonn by Pastor Dieter Scharf in the presence of the godmother Sabine Wagner, part of the Phoenix Reisen team for over 40 […]
Alfred Maritime: Energy and Artificial Intelligence
Alfred Maritime, the digital startup of the Meyer Group, unveiled the first artificial intelligence-based energy management system for cruise ships during the Seatrade Cruise Global, the most important event for the cruise industry. The Meyer Group’s digital enterprise was founded in 2019 with the primary goal of digitizing modern ships through the Internet of Things […]
Meyer Werft presents its new concept of ships
The Meyer Werft giant unveils its visionary ideas and innovative maritime products at the ongoing Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami this week, emphasizing its technological leadership in the industry. For the first time, initiatives towards a zero-climate-impact cruise ship concept are being presented as part of the NEcOLEAP research project at the Meyer Turku shipyard. […]
Emerald Kaia: The New Luxury Yacht by Emerald
The Scenic Group has enthusiastically unveiled the latest addition to the Emerald Cruises fleet, Emerald Kaia, a next-generation luxury superyacht that will accommodate 128 guests and introduce a host of innovations underscoring Emerald Cruises’ pioneering spirit in luxury yacht cruising. Emerald Kaia will bring significant design enhancements based on the strengths of Emerald Sakara and […
A-Rosa: debut for its two new ships
A-Rosa Alea and A-Rosa Clea, the two new units of A-Rosa Cruises, made their debut on the Rhine River on April 5th and 7th, respectively, sailing to discover historically rich cities such as Basel, Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz, Willemstad, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hoorn, and Emmerich with 7-night cruises. The two ships, measuring 110 meters long, will traverse […]
Spirit of Ponant: the new unit of Ponant
On April 5th, Ponant welcomed a new ship into its fleet, the Spirit of Ponant. This time, it’s a 24-meter maxi-catamaran with a capacity of 6 cabins, accommodating 12 passengers and 4 crew members. The Spirit of Ponant will offer a unique sailing experience, combining the pleasure of sailing, the elegance of a Ponant cruise, […]
Meyer Werft and Carnival: New Ship Ordered
Following the order of a new cruise ship last February, a new agreement has been reached between Carnival Corporation and Meyer Werft for the construction of the fifth Excel-class ship, which will be delivered to Carnival Cruise Line in 2028. Since 2018, Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku have built nine LNG-powered cruise ships for four […]
Riverside welcomes Riverside Debussy into its fleet
Riverside Debussy, the third luxury riverboat of Riverside Luxury Cruises, was christened in Amsterdam, Netherlands, during the first day of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) River Cruise Expo of 2024, by Alle Pierce, the award-winning television host, producer, and travel expert. “We are thrilled to launch Riverside Debussy, our third luxury riverboat to […]