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
Plans Withdrawn for Greenwich Cruise Ship Terminal
Plans for a cruise terminal in south-east London, on the Thames were withdrawn by developers. Permission for Enderby Wharf scheme, Greenwich was...
November 16, 2018
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
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
Princess Cruises Introduces Alaska Program for 2020
Princess Cruises announced its 2020 Alaska season with voyages and cruisetours, on sale starting on November 15. The new season features 8 ships...
November 15, 2018
Construction Started of Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot
The world leader in polar cruises, PONANT, officially commenced the building of the polar ship Le Commandant Charcot via traditional steel...
November 15, 2018
American Queen Steamboat Company to Purchase Victory Cruise Lines
American Queen Steamboat Company revealed a definitive agreement to acquire ms Victory I and sistership ms Victory II from Sunstone Ships, as well as...
November 15, 2018
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
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
Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Fast Food Shaquille O'Neal Restaurant
When Carnival Victory transforms into Carnival Radiance early 2020, she will feature a new complimentary restaurant created by Carnival Cruise Line...
November 14, 2018
Will Delta Queen Sail Again?
Senate votes this week are due to help determine whether the 91-year-old wooden steamboat Delta Queen can be resurrected as an overnight river cruise...
November 13, 2018
Azamara Cruises Unveils Q1 2021 Itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises officially announced first quarter 2021 itineraries. Sailing across 4 continents from January through March 2021, changes...
November 13, 2018
Viking Introduces Greek Odyssey Itinerary 2021
Viking Cruises announced an 11-day ocean cruise itinerary named "Greek Odyssey". It is expected to allow passengers explore Aegean Sea's ancient...
November 13, 2018
Hurtigruten's Richard With to Get Upgrade
Hurtigruten’s custom-built polar ship Richard With docked at Fosen Yard in Norway for a month-long refurbishment of all staterooms, suites and...
November 13, 2018
Oceania Launches New Land Tours
Oceania Cruises introduced 86x pre-, post-, and mid-cruise land tours for travelers to choose from. The new excursion offerings are Oceania...
November 13, 2018