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Carnival Imagination and Carnival Fascination decommissioned
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed the suspension of service of both the Carnival Imagination and the Carnival Fascination. Both ships are from 1994 and are headed for a long-term laying-up, without any indication being given about their eventual return to use or a date in which that might occur. This operation is part of the […]
Coral Expeditions: discovering the Coral Sea
The heart of Coral Expeditions is the Great Barrier Reef, where this small Australian company began its cruise activity 35 years ago. In this time of uncertainty and global challenges, Coral Expeditions has of course chosen to resume from the Great Barrier Reef with brand new itineraries with the highest safety protocols. These new departures […]
Cruise & Maritime Voyage falls victim to Covid-19
Cruise and Maritime Voyages, a company operating mainly in the English, French and German markets, has filed for bankruptcy because of the economic crisis caused by the global pandemic. CMV is famous for its cruises from the United Kingdom using old but historic ships with some of the longest times in service. The company had […]
Change: Polar art on the National Geographic Endurance
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic reveal “Change”: an extraordinary exhibition of polar art on board the National Geographic Endurance. Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Expeditions, world leaders in responsible tourism and expedition cruises, present Change, a one-of-a-kind art exhibition on board the newest ship in the fleet, the National Geographic Endurance. The on board
Costa NeoRomantica sold to Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises announced today the purchase of Costa NeoRomantica from Costa Cruises. The cruise ship was on sold since long time. Celestyal Cruises’ CEO, Chris Theophilides, declared: “While COVID-19 has brought a temporary pause to our operations, it is important that we look to the future with optimism and continue to deliver on our strategic […]
Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Fred. Olsen Cruise Line
It was already known for awhile that Holland America Line had put up for sale the oldest ships in its fleet – a general consequence of the sector’s crisis that began with the Covid-19 pandemic. A buyer has been found, and it is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, a company operating in the English market. The […]
Viking Cruises: trial cruises to test health protocols
Viking Cruises will do a trial run of both river and sea cruises with their new health protocols in place before resuming navigation. At the moment, cruises are canceled through September 30. Viking was the first cruise line to suspend cruises, on March 11, because of the worsening situation tied to the coronavirus. Although he […]
Monarch arrived in Aliaga for scrapping
The Monarch is currently arriving, today, July 13, late afternoon / early evening (local time) in Aliaga, Turkey, where it will be dismantled. The ship has gone through a whole process in recent days, and thus arrives at Aliaga with less than 20 crew members on board. The ship spent the last few days docked […]
Royal Caribbean now fully owns Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean has completed the acquisition of Silversea Cruises just two years after it acquired an initial two thirds of the company’s shares. As of today, the US Corporation owns the entire capital of Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio’s luxury cruise company. Up to now the acquisition of two thirds of Silversea by Royal Caribbean had not […]
Hapag-Lloyd: routes and protocols for resuming cruises
Beginning at the end of July, Hapag Lloyd Cruises will resume cruises with 40% less passengers on board with respect to the standard capacity levels as well as new routes adapting to port openings and health regulations. Eight new short cruises have already been scheduled and will begin and end in Hamburg, initially only for […]
Aida Cruises: ready to resume cruises in August
The cruise company AIDA Cruises has just released details about their new health and safety procedures on board and on the beginning of their gradual resumption of cruises, now scheduled to begin mid-August. In the month of August 2020 at least 5 Aida Cruises itineraries are scheduled to resume: As of August 15, 2020 AIDAperla (Hamburg […]
Costa Cruises – a nominee for the World Spa Awards
The Costa Cruises fleet is a nominee again this year for the World Spa Awards, in the contest for the best spas on board a cruise ship. After its good placing last year, this year Costa is aiming to win thanks to the Samsara brand’s high-quality and modernity. It is the 6th edition of the […]
Birka Cruises ceases its cruising activities
Birka Cruises, the Swedish company known for its mini-cruises in the Baltic, recently announced that it would cease operations. Parent company, Rederi Ab Eckerö, began negotiations for the cessation of the Birka Stockholm itineraries. From March 16 on the ship of the company has been docked in Mariehamn, where it is currently still located, due […]
SeaDream Yacht Club: cruises have resumed
The first SeaDream Yacht Club Norwegian cruise itinerary left from Oslo on June 20. It is the first company in the luxury sector to resume cruising after the prolonged interruption, which started in March 2020, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The itineraries offered by SeaDream in Norway have met with great success. The initial schedule […]
Cruise Crises: many ships put up for sale
The inevitable delay in the resumption of cruises has created the first consequences in terms of serious economic loses and the removal of many ships from service by different companies. Therefore, there has been an increase in the number of ships for sale by many companies and corporations. We start with the biggest, the Carnival […]
Royal Caribbean: from Venice to Ravenna in 2021
Royal Caribbean International recently informed passengers with reservations for cruises departing from Venice in the summer of 2021 that their new home port will be Ravenna, a city about 140km from Venice. In summer 2021, the Rhapsody of the Seas is the ship that will welcome guests in Ravenna instead of Venice for their Royal […]
Disney Cruise Line: restarting in August
Disney Cruise Line, just like all the other cruise ship companies, suspended their activities and many departures were cancelled around the world. The entire Disney Magic European season was cancelled, just like Alaska and their traditional cruises in the Caribbean. However, a new beginning is around the corner and it is already possible to book […]
The Viking Venus float-out in Ancona from Fincantieri
Today the Viking Venus, the seventh ship built for Viking Oceans Cruises, was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyards in Ancona. Viking Oceans Cruises is the maritime branch of the colossal Viking Cruises. The interior fittings will now begin, with a final completion scheduled for 2021. The relationship between Viking and Fincantieri began in 2012 […]
The Silver Origin enters into the Silversea fleet
On June 3, 2020 the new ultra-luxury expedition ship, the Silver Origin, was officially delivered to Silversea Cruises. The ship was built in the De Hoop shipyards and completed with great skill and tenacity despite the obstacles imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Present on board for the unveiling were all the highest representatives of Silversea […]
Ponant: cruises in France beginning in July
Ponant is restarting its cruise scheduling using six ships of the fleet, with itineraries to explore France and truly wonderful places to discover. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, 5 departure ports for 5 different itineraries with a style that is similar to the concept of expedition cruises: few passengers, unusual stopovers, cultural insights and […]
Costa Cruises presents: “The holiday we miss”
Costa Cruises has started up again with a digital campaign called “The holiday we miss” which is aimed at remembering the best moments from life on board, inviting us to return to cruising and relive every cruiser’s dream of the sea. The Holiday we miss uses English, the “international” language, because it will be launched […]
SeaDream: cruises in Norway starting in June
SeaDream Yacht Club is restarting with cruises in Norway during the month of June, after the suspension of all itineraries that occured mid-March up to the present. The itineraries in Norway range in length between 7 and 12 days and offer cruising among fjords, cities and the beautiful Lofoten Islands. There are 9 initial cruises planned, […]
Silversea confirms new ships and protects its guests
Barbara Muckermann, Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Conroy, Managing Director for the Americas, illustrated in an online conference the measures being taken by Silversea Cruises to counter the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Protection for passengers both on board and not yet departed but with booked cruises was announced by Silversea. The policy, […]
Cruising after Covid-19: 4 reasons why “luxury” is better
There is no doubt that luxury cruising has taken a crushing blow in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is strong evidence that the industry will rebound, as avid cruisers won’t give up their favorite obsession. The question used to be, are they worth the money. And to that I give you an […]