Crusie news (tagged with new ships)

Hurtigruten Launches Second Hybrid-Driven Cruise Ship
Sunday afternoon, December 9, Hurtigruten launched its new expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen at Ulsteinvik-based Kleven Shipyard. The hybrid-powered...
December 10, 2018
Cruise Industry
Costa Venezia to Be Christened in Trieste, March 1, 2019
The official christening ceremony for Costa Venezia is due to be held in Trieste, Italy on March 1, 2019. The new cruise ship, which is currently...
December 8, 2018
Cruise Industry
Carnival Announces Name of New XL-Class Ship
Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will name its newest XL-class cruise ship to be delivered in 2020 Mardi Gras, bringing back to fleet the name...
December 6, 2018
Cruise Industry
Carnival Panorama Launched in Venice
Carnival Panorama, the new Carnival Cruise Line's ship, was launched today, December 6, at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (near Venice Italy). Due...
December 6, 2018
Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton's First Ship to Be Named Azora
The first ship from Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the new 3-ship cruise line from the luxury hotelier due to debut in February 2020, will be named...
December 6, 2018
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Edge Christened by Nobel Winner
On Tuesday, December 4, the role of christening the most notable new cruise ship of the year, was filled by a celebrity of a different kind: the...
December 5, 2018
Cruise Industry
National Geographic Venture Named on Treasure Island
National Geographic Venture was officially christened by the first employee of Lindblad Expeditions in a ceremony at the former Navy base on...
December 4, 2018
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' First New Ship in 6 Years Begins Sailings from Florida
Celebrity Cruises' first new ship in 6 years begins sailing with paying passengers on Saturday, December 1, for the first time. The 2,918-passenger...
December 1, 2018
Cruise Industry
Delta Queen Steamboat Returns to Service
The US House of Representatives decided the fate of Delta Queen Steamboat. Cincinnati's beloved cruise ship may once again sail back home, at...
November 30, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: HAL Takes Delivery of MS Nieuw Statendam
Holland America took delivery of ms Nieuw Statendam on Thursday, November 29, officially making it the fifteenth cruise ship in the fleet. The...
November 30, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Norwegian Unveils Entertainment Line-Up for Encore at Keel Laying
Today, November 28, at Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line held a keel laying ceremony for its Norwegian Encore, unveiling award-winning...
November 28, 2018
Cruise Industry
Carnival Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of Arrival of Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line is going to use a float in the Rose Parade to introduce company's newest ship, Carnival Panorama, on New Year’s Day...
November 27, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: First Steel Cut for New Seaside EVO Ship
MSC Cruises cut the first steel of line's new MSC Seashore today, November 26, kicking off the countdown until ship's launch in spring 2021. The...
November 26, 2018
Cruise Industry
V.Ships Leisure Awarded Technical Management Contract for Magellan Explorer
V.Ships Leisure, which is part of the leading global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group, has been awarded a...
November 24, 2018
Cruise Industry
National Geographic Endurance to Depart on Unique Itinerary
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced an additional cruise for its newest ship, National Geographic Endurance. Scheduled for delivery in...
November 23, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: MSC Bellissima 100 Days Countdown
With 100 days until the naming ceremony of MSC Bellissima, the cruise line revealed more information about the ship. Across 700m2 of space onboard...
November 22, 2018
Cruise Industry
American Harmony Launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding
American Cruise Lines announced the successful launch of its second new modern river boat American Harmony at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, MD...
November 22, 2018
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MSC Cruises Opens Sales for MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises announced the opening of sales for its MSC Virtuosa ship, spending her inaugural season in Western Mediterranean from November 8, 2020...
November 22, 2018
Cruise Industry
Apex’s ex-Southampton Season to Lead Celebrity’s Largest Deployment in UK and Ireland
The mini ex-Southampton UK season of Celebrity Apex will lead the cruise line’s largest ever program of United Kingdom and Ireland deployment...
November 21, 2018
Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Cruises to Receive New Tall Ship
Tall-ship operator Sea Cloud Cruises announced that the third ship of the fleet will be delivered in 2020. Sea Cloud Spirit will accommodate 136...
November 20, 2018
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Saga Cruises Unveils New Venues Aboard Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises’ second newbuild, Spirit of Adventure, which is due to be launched in summer 2020, will boast a selection of speciality...
November 20, 2018
Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Cruise Ships Powered by Rotten Fish?
The most high-profile cruise ship operator in the Nordic region is refitting its vessels to make them less polluting. Norway’s Hurtigruten...
November 20, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Celebrity Edge Arrival at Port Everglades FL
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Edge, docked at her permanent home at Port Everglades FL Monday morning, November 19. The cruise ship is...
November 19, 2018
Cruise Industry
Delivery of AIDAnova Pushed Back Again
The Rostock-based AIDA Cruises canceled the maiden voyage of its AIDAnova ship planned for December 2, 2018. AIDAnova is currently being...
November 16, 2018
Cruise Industry
Symphony of the Seas Officially Named in Miami
The largest cruise ship in the world, Symphony of the Seas, was officially christened in Miami Thursday evening, November 15, by Carlos and Alexa...
November 16, 2018
Cruise Industry
Russia’s First Ocean Cruise Liner to Be Ready for Trials 2019
Russia’s first cruise liner under construction at Lotus Shipyard in Astrakhan is due to be ready for water tests in 2019, President of the USC...
November 16, 2018
Cruise Industry
First Steel Cut for Carnival Cruise Line's Newest and Largest Ship
The first steel was cut today for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest XL-Class ships. The new livery was unveiled for the 180,000-ton XL newbuild...
November 15, 2018
Cruise Industry
Construction Started of Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot
The world leader in polar cruises, PONANT, officially commenced the building of the polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot via traditional...
November 15, 2018
Cruise Industry
Launch Date for Scenic Eclipse Pushed Back Again
The launch date for the new Discovery Yacht from Scenic Cruises, Scenic Eclipse, was pushed back for the second time, to April 13, 2019. Scenic...
November 14, 2018
Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions' Newest Ship Launched in Portugal
The delivery was confirmed of the new cruise ship, World Explorer. Expected from WestSea Viana Shipyard in Portugal later this month, the 176...
November 14, 2018
Cruise Industry