Cruise news (curious-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
“A Virgin Celebration Voyage” setting sail from Piraeus-Athens on August 27
Virgin Voyages is capitalizing on the success of its newest ship's inaugural season by introducing a groundbreaking event called "A Virgin...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jay Leno christens CCL's Italian-themed ship Carnival Venezia
Renowned late-night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno was honored as he participated in the vibrant 'Fun Italian Style' celebrations of Carnival...
June 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First-in-the-world self-driving electric passenger ferry begins service in Stockholm (Sweden)
Earlier this week was the launch of the world's first-ever self-driving passenger ferry. Created by Norwegian company Torghatten ASA (Bronnoysund...
June 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils details about its largest ship yet, Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has provided updated information about the upcoming Celebrity Ascent vessel, which is scheduled to launch in November as the 4th...
June 14, 2023 - Accidents
2 crew from different ships (MSC Euribia & AIDAnova) arrested at Port Kiel (Germany)
Two crew members from different cruise ships, namely MSC Euribia and AIDAnova, were unexpectedly arrested at Port Kiel (Germany). Federal police...
June 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Plan for cruise ship to house 500 asylum seekers in Liverpool UK scrapped
The UK government's proposal to accommodate asylum seekers on a cruise vessel in Liverpool Harbour (England) has been abandoned after port officials...
June 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises is exclusive event partner for Kiel Week 2023
Attracting 3+ million visitors annually, Port Kiel's Kiel Week is currently the largest sailing and summer festival worldwide. In 2023, AIDA...
June 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises officially names newest flagship Euribia in Copenhagen (Denmark)
On Thursday, June 8th, MSC Cruises officially named its highly anticipated new flagship - MSC Euribia, which boasts the most energy-efficient cruise...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Italian police seizes Caronte & Tourist ferries on charges of public corruption
Earlier this week, Italian authorities took action against the ferry company Caronte & Tourist (serving domestic routes to/from Italy's Sicily...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Godmother announced for Quark Expeditions' newest ship Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions has announced that Dr. Sian Proctor will serve as the godmother for their newest ship - Ultramarine. They are inviting guests to...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld kicks off inaugural Rivers of the World cruise in Cairo
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises commenced its inaugural "Rivers of the World" cruise in Cairo Egypt, marking the completion of the initial leg...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin cancels Australia-New Zealand voyages in 2024 (Resilient Lady ship) based on passenger...
Virgin Voyages canceled 4 cruises from Australia to New Zealand scheduled in 2024 in favor of shorter sailings after getting feedback from clients...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest cruise ship Saturn christened in New York City
Viking OCEAN celebrated the launch of its newest ship - Viking Saturn, in NYC New York USA. During the event, Ann Ziff, a philanthropist and the...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
32-passenger superyacht Island Escape sold to pay back creditors
A premium cruise ship deployed in Australia's Kimberley region has been sold to repay its creditors, but it is unlikely that $4 million owed to...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse II superyacht christened dockside in Port Malaga (Spain)
On June 3rd, the Scenic Eclipse II superyacht was officially named at a modest dockside ceremony in Port Malaga (Spain). The special event was...
June 4, 2023