Cruise sector returns to Puerto Rico
As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s return to guest operations, Mardi Gras has docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The arrival marks the new ship’s first port of call on its maiden voyage. Mardi Gras […]
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Saga Cruises to make international return in October
Later this year, Saga Cruises will return to international destinations following the news that restrictions are lifting. On October 5th, Spirit of Adventure will depart on a five-day cruise, Taste of the Continent, taking in […]
Princess Cruises returns to operation in UK
Regal Princess has returned to Southampton, concluding its first successful ‘Summer Seacation’ sailing and marking Princess Cruises’ return to service in the UK. The MedallionClass ship departed on a three-night scenic cruise from Southampton on […]
Rotterdam joins Holland America Line fleet
Holland America Line has taken delivery of Rotterdam, officially making it the eleventh ship in the fleet. A handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. The ceremony was attended by the ship’s […]
Princess Cruises latest line to return to operations
Majestic Princess has returned to Seattle, concluding her sailing to Alaska. The event marks the first successful United States voyage for Princess Cruises following the extended pause in operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]
Analysis: Florida wins cruise fight, but lines plan to abide by CDC
For anyone keeping score, Florida and its governor, Ron DeSantis, won its battle against the CDC to overturn the Conditional Sailing Order (CSO). Ron DeSantis But at least for the moment, it won’t change much […]
P&O Cruises begins work on Arvia
Construction work on P&O Cruises second Excel class ship, Arvia, has started at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Warnemunde, Germany. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in December next year. The first component of the […]
Naming ceremony held for Silver Moon in Greece
Silversea Cruises has christened Silver Moon as the newest ship in its fleet, building momentum in a global return to service. Held aboard the ship in the port of Piraeus, Silver Moon’s official naming ceremony […]
MSC Group signs long-term Saudi partnership
MSC Group has signed a five-year agreement with Cruise Saudi for preferential berthing rights at the port of Jeddah. The line said this was further sign of its long-term commitment to support the development of […]
Viking Polaris prepares to enter service next year
Viking has seen the 378-guest Viking Polaris float out in Norway. The ceremony marks a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water. Scheduled to debut next summer, Viking Polaris […]
Shapps confirms reopening of international cruise sector
Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed a ban on international cruises docking in the UK will be lifted. The policy has been in place since last July, and is due to be lifted on August […]
Celebrity Equinox sails from Fort Lauderdale as recovery continues
The latest ship Celebrity Cruises ship to return to action, Celebrity Equinox, has departed for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. The launch caps an exciting eight weeks for the brand, with eight ships back in […]
Odisha offers an exciting adventure with the launch of the Hirakud cruise
Travellers would be thrilled to know that they can experience cruises in the Hirakud reservoir in Odisha starting from August. The reservoir lies close to the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and together the two will create […]
MSC Seashore delivered in Italy
The cruise division of MSC Group has officially taken delivery of its new flagship MSC Seashore. The vessel is the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. Sister ship MSC Seascape is currently under […]