Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Antarctica21 Officially Names Magellan Explorer
Antarctica21's newesr ship - Magellan Explorer, was officially named on November 8 during a ceremony in Punta Arenas, Chile. The ceremony was...
November 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Avalon View Godmother Announced
Avalon Waterways announced that 15-time Emmy winner Meredith Vieira is due to serve as godmother of Avalon View when the new riverboat starts...
November 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Virgin Voyages Brings Second Cruise Ship to Sydney
Sir Richard Branson revealed that his cruise company intends to bring its second ship (Valiant Lady) to Sydney NSW. He had spoken to Philip...
November 13, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: MSC Grandiosa Christened by Sophia Loren
MSC Cruises christened its newest vessel (and fleet's flagship) - MSC Grandiosa - on Saturday night, November 9, in Port Hamburg on the 4th and final...
November 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries to Receive Four More Electric-Hybrid Ferries
BC Ferries awarded contracts for the building of 4 more energy-efficient "Island Class" ferries, scheduled to join the 2 that are due to enter...
November 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: MS Roald Amundsen Officially Christened in Antarctica
The first hybrid electric-powered expedition ship in the world and newest ship of Hurtigruten - MS Roald Amundsen, was officially christened on...
November 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Spirit Touches Water for the First Time
Sea Cloud Spirit, which is currently under construction at Metalyards & Docks Shipyard (Vigo Spain) passed her first round of seaworthiness...
November 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Costa Firenze Floated Out in Italy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Costa Cruises on Wednesday, November 6, celebrated the official float-out of Costa Firenze, Costa's 2nd ship...
November 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways Introduces 2021 Sailings
AmaWaterways announced its 2021 cruises are now open for reservations, with rewards for those guests who book early. The company will welcome a brand...
November 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Sky Princess Arrives in Gibraltar on Inaugural Call
Minister Vijay Daryanani welcomed Sky Princess on her inaugural visit to Gibraltar. Sky Princess was on her maiden voyage, having been built in...
November 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Saga Introduces New-Build River Ship
Saga Cruises revealed plans for a newbuild riverboat that will start cruises in Europe in Spring 2021. The new ship (Spirit of the Rhine) will sail...
November 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Celebrates the Christening of Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions celebrated the christening of their highly anticipated ship, Greg Mortimer, on Thursday, October 31st. In an official ceremony...
November 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MSC Grandiosa Officially Named in Saint-Nazaire
MSC Cruises officially took delivery of MSC Grandiosa from Chantiers de l’Atlantique (St Nazaire France) on Thursday, October 31. The delivery...
November 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
First Steel Cut for the First LNG-Powered World Class Ship
Early Thursday morning, October 31, a major milestone event took place at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire with the...
November 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Norwegian Encore Delivered in Bremerhaven
Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of its newest vessel, Norwegian Encore, in Bremerhaven. The highly anticipated milestone begins ay month-long...
October 30, 2019