Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry

Swan Hellenic wins tender for SH Diana built by Helsinki Shipyard
Helsinki Shipyard (Helsinki, Finland), having received bids for NB 518's auction, announced that Swan Hellenic had been awarded the tender. The...
December 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Royal Caribbean’s largest ship Icon OTS floated out at Meyer Turku yard (Finland)
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Icon of the Seas reached her next major construction milestone on Friday, December 9, at the Meyer Turku shipyard...
December 12, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Royal Caribbean's newest and largest cruise ship Wonder OTS named in Port Canaveral (Florida USA)
RCI-Royal Caribbean officially welcomed Wonder of the Seas into its fleet of award-winning ships. The newbuild was christened by her Godmother Marie...
December 11, 2022 - Accidents

CCL's new Carnival Jubilee cruise ship's delivery in 2023 postponed due to shipyard delays
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line notified guests booked on the first 6 voyages of the company's Carnival Jubilee ship that because of shipyard delays...
December 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Oceania Cruises ship Vista's Maiden Voyage (Rome to Venice) departs on May 13, 2023
The NCLH-owned luxury travel brand Oceania Cruises announced the earlier debut of its Vista ship by introducing the new "Founder's Cruise"/maiden...
December 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Sophia Loren christens MSC Seascape ship at NYC’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises christened the 5900-passenger vessel MSC Seascape on Wednesday, December 7th, at New York City’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal. ~3000...
December 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Virgin Voyages takes delivery of the brand’s 3rd ship, Resilient Lady
On December 8th, 2022, Richard Branson’s premium cruise line, Virgin Voyages, made waves yet again and took delivery of the brand’s 3rd...
December 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Lindblad Expeditions increases fares fleetwide starting January 1, 2023
Lindblad Expeditions is now offering avid travelers the opportunity to lock in current pricing on future voyages and take advantage of special offers...
December 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Tallink Grupp takes delivery of the newest Baltic cruiseferry MyStar
On December 7th, at the delivery ceremony held at noon at RMC-Rauma Marine Constructions' shipyard (Rauma, Finland), to the shipowner Tallink Grupp...
December 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Inaugural season itineraries announced for MSC Group's Explora Journeys second ship EXPLORA 2
MSC Group’s new/luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys (sister-brand to MSC Cruises) announced the inaugural itineraries for its second boat...
December 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry

NASA scientist Kathy Sullivan to serve as Godmother of Scenic Cruises' newest superyacht Scenic...
Acclaimed NASA scientist Dr. Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan/Kathy Sullivan has been named Godmother to Scenic Cruises’ new "Discovery Yacht" Scenic...
December 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises' newest flagship MSC Seascape arrives in NYC New York ahead of naming ceremony
The world's currently newest cruise ship arrived on Monday morning, December 5, in NYC. MSC Seascape (MSC's US flagship) sailed past the Statue of...
December 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry

P&O UK to officially name its newest ship Arvia in Barbados on March 16, 2023
P&O Cruises UK announced it will officially name its incoming ship Arvia in Barbados in March 2023. The unique beachside ceremony on March 16 is...
December 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Cunard showcases all that its latest liner Queen Anne has to offer
Last week, Cunard Line welcomed guests to a special evening at Carlton House Terrace (London UK) showcasing all that the company's newest liner - MS...
December 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Helsinki Shipyard invites tenders for Swan Hellenic's 3rd ship (SH Diana)
Helsinki Shipyard (Finland) said it had started to invite tenders for an incomplete 12500 GT-ton cruise ship originally intended to be operated by...
December 1, 2022