Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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Fire safety fears delay the delivery of Explora Journeys' first ship MSC Explora 1
The highly anticipated delivery and inauguration of a luxury cruise ship has been postponed due to safety concerns. Explora I, which is operated by...
July 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry

PONANT paving the way towards zero carbon navigation with iconic newbuild
PONANT, a leader in maritime innovation, has made a commitment to developing a new transoceanic ship that embraces a unique design, contributing to...
July 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Cunard unveils 1920s-style Queen Anne cutaway to mark 183rd birthday
Cunard Line has unveiled an impressive new cutaway image of its upcoming ship, Queen Anne, as a tribute to the luxury cruise line's rich history...
July 6, 2023 - Accidents

Explora Journeys' first cruise ship Explora 1 delayed days before launch
Explora Journeys' inaugural ship, Explora 1, will be delayed by several weeks in order to allow the brand more time to improve and enhance the vessel...
July 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Harding+ (UK) signed retail management deals for 3 new cruise ships
Harding+ has recently introduced its retail offerings on 3 newly launched ships, marking an important achievement for the cruise retailer. The...
July 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Albatros Expeditions welcomes its newest ship Ocean Albatros in Tromso (Norway)
Copenhagen Denmark-based company Albatros Expeditions/fleet (specializing in polar cruisetours) announced the arrival of its newest fleetmate - Ocean...
June 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Icon OTS successfully completes first sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's most-anticipated ship ever - Icon of the Seas, is in excellent condition. On June 22nd, 2023, this brand-new...
June 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry

VIDEO: Luis Fonsi to serve as godfather of NCL's newest ship Norwegian Viva
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Luis Fonsi, a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, will be the godfather of their...
June 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry

VIDEO: RCI-Royal Caribbean reveals the ultimate getaway Utopia OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced Utopia of the Seas, an extraordinary 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaway that will be...
June 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry

VIDEO: RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Icon OTS sea trials
The new RCI-Royal Caribbean International ship, Icon of the Seas, has commenced her sea trials. Shipbuilder Meyer Turku announced on Facebook that...
June 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean's newest ship Utopia OTS to homeport in Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revealed that its latest ship, Utopia of the Seas, will have Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) as her year...
June 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Fincantieri signs contract for the construction of second Four Seasons cruise ship
Fincantieri Italy has entered into an agreement with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
June 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry

New Sun Princess boasts fleet's first family-themed, 3-deck-high Park19
When the new Sun Princess debut in February 2024, she will introduce several new for Princess Cruises family-themed activity spaces. One of these is...
June 19, 2023 - 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

RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Icon OTS to embark on first sea trials
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's ship Icon of the Seas prepares for her first sea trials, signifying a significant milestone in the cruise...
June 16, 2023