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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 […]
Cruise innovation: between LED walls and virtual reality
A look at the latest innovations in entertainment and design on board: the use of LED walls and virtual reality for the involvement of guests between entertainment and information. Innovation and technology are two key words in the world of the latest generation of cruise ships. Among the most recent innovations in the field of […]
Oceania unveils details of Vista’s Owner’s Suites
Oceania Cruises, the luxury brand of the Norwegian group, has unveiled the first details about the sumptuous Owner’s Suites and the Vista library library, the future flagship of the company. These areas will be furnished by Ralph Lauren Home. “The Owner’s Suites and Library are distinctive elements of our brand and the unique Ralph Lauren […]
Scenic entrusts B My Guest with on-board entertainment
Scenic has announced a partnership with B My Guest, one of the world’s leading cruise entertainment companies, to provide onboard entertainment for Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first Discovery Yacht. The new partnership between Scenic and B My Guest will bring a complete overhaul to onboard entertainment. The new performances will include a wide range of […]
Star Clippers returns to Costa Rica
As of November 2022, Star Clippers will be returning to Costa Rica and introducing its new itineraries to discover one of the world’s most bio-diverse countries. Star Clippers will offer travellers an easy way to explore this spectacular country, with ports of call all along the beautiful Pacific coast, including Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica […]
Silver Moon Sails. A new era in Culinary Cruising Begins
Imagine launching one of the most beautiful cruise ships ever to set sail and then not being able to introduce her to a single passenger for months on end. The Ship is Silversea’s luxurious new Silver Moon. And when she finally greeted her first passengers this June, she was met with the praise she so […]
Viking says welcome back to Europe’s Rivers
Viking Cruises has all of 8 ships plying the oceans of the world and an ever-expanding fleet of Expedition vessels, and now Viking says “welcome back” to Europe’s most fabled Rivers. It’s worth remembering that the highly-rated cruise line started out on the Rivers of Europe all the way back in 1997. After what Viking […]
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. […]
Emerald Azzurra: inaugural season in Saudi Arabia
Emerald Cruises has announced that its first superyacht cruise ship, Emerald Azzurra, which will be launched in January 2022 and will be visiting Saudi Arabia during its inaugural season with two brand new itineraries. They both offer the chance to visit famous sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, ancient Petra and the Suez […]
Seabourn Venture: maiden voyage in April 2022
Seabourn Cruise Line has announced a new date for the much-anticipated maiden cruise of the Seabourn Venture, a luxury ship built for expedition itineraries. The future ultra-luxury flagship of the U.S. company Seabourn Cruise Line will set sail from Greenwich on April 10, 2022, embarking on her first voyages of discovery to unique places off […]
Le Commandant Charcot is delivered to Ponant
Le Commandant Charcot has been delivered to Ponant by Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard: a luxury cruise ship designed for polar itineraries and extreme routes. Le Commandant Charcot has a gross tonnage of approximately 30,000 tonnes, a length of about 150 metres and a beam of 28. The ship can accommodate 245 passengers with 123 cabins and […]
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to sea
After 500 days of suspension, Norwegian Jade, will be the first ship in the NCL fleet to sail again. Norwegian Cruise Line officially celebrated its long-awaited return to cruising with a double debut: Norwegian Jade was the first ship in the fleet to welcome guests back after 500 days of lay-up and the first ship […]
Virgin: Valiant Lady delivery and Resilient Lady launch
A double milestone was reached for Virgin Voyages at the Sestri Ponente shipyard where the delivery of the Valiant Lady and the launch of the Resilient Lady were held, the second and third of the four total cruise ships commissioned from Fincantieri by Virgin Voyages. The Valiant Lady and the Resilient Lady, like their twin ship […]
Silversea: Luxury Cruises to Alaska and Iceland
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line, Silversea, has just announced sparkling itineraries to two of the world’s northernmost cruise destinations: Alaska and Iceland. Alaska and Iceland sailings begin this July bringing Silversea’s style to every voyage. These new itineraries join June’s announcement of its sailings in Greece and in the Galapagos. Both Flagship Silver Moon and Silver Origin, […]
The Hanseatic Spirit: new ship for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Vard, a subsidiary of Fincantieri which is one of the main companies in the world for the design and construction of specialty ships, has delivered the Hanseatic Spirit. It is the third unit in the new series of small-sized luxury cruise ships being built for the German company Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The Hanseatic Spirit is 138 […]
SH Minerva: the first technical float out for Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic announced with satisfaction the technical float out of the SH Minerva, at the Helsinki Shipyard and, on the same day, its twin ship the SH Vega was floated inside the dry dock. A few days before, the production of the steel for the third and largest ship commissioned from Helsinki began, which has […]
Coral Expeditions: exploring Northern Australia
Coral Expeditions: discovering Northern Australia with two fantastic itineraries. A beautiful cruise experience is offered by the pioneering Australian company Coral Expeditions. The new “Across the Top of Australia” expedition is an 18-night trip that combines Kimberley’s fantastic adventure with trips to Cape York and Arnhem Land. The small fleet of ships, accommodating fewer than […]
MSC Seascape: the future flagship of MSC Cruises
The second ship in the Seaside Evo class and the future flagship of MSC Cruises will be called the MSC Seascape, and is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyards in Monfalcone. The choice of name, announced today on the occasion of the traditional “coin ceremony,” pays tribute to the beauty of the ocean and […]
Hurtigruten’s exclusive cruises in the Galapagos
Hurtigruten Expeditions, a world leader in exploration travel, is expanding its global reach towards one of the most characteristic destinations in the world: the Galapagos Islands. Famous for its extraordinary nature and wildlife, this isolated archipelago is located 600 miles (1000 kilometers) from the coast of Ecuador and has enchanted travelers and scientists for centuries. […]
Seven Seas Grandeur: Regent’s new flagship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced today the name of its future flagship: the Seven Seas Grandeur. The delivery of the sixth ship in the Regent fleet is planned for the fourth quarter of 2023. Jason Montague, the President and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, revealed the name in an emotional video, during which the […]
3 Top Chefs on board with Swan Hellenic
There will be 3 top chefs on board the future Swan Hellenic flagship, the SH Minerva, bringing world class with them: Jörg Lehmann, Andrea Ribaldone and Sang Keun will elevate the gastronomy on board to the highest levels on this ship of the iconic leader of cultural and expedition cruises, Swan Hellenic. The company announced […]