Icon of the Seas to offer over 20 dining experiences

Icon of the Seas to offer over 20 dining experiences

Royal Caribbean International

By Alex Smith | 26 May 2023

Royal Caribbean International will debut a new eight-course experience and its first food hall

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

OCVB

By Alex Smith | 26 May 2023

Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover during a cruise, with Ponant now sailing its first expedition voyages to the remote islands

Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover

Seatrade Cruise & River Cruise Convention 2023

Seatrade Cruise & River Cruise Convention 2023

Julia Solonina/Unsplash

By Alex Smith | 25 May 2023

6-8 September 2023; Hamburg, Germany

The bi-annual event returns to unite the European cruise and river community

MSC Cruises’ new MSC Euribia to operate world’s first net-zero cruise

MSC Cruises’ new MSC Euribia to operate world’s first net-zero cruise

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

The vessel will run on bio-LNG fuel during maiden voyage from France to Denmark  

Cemre shipyard progresses with ferry construction for CMAL

Cemre shipyard progresses with ferry construction for CMAL

CMAL

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

Isle of Islay, Loch Indaal and two yet-to-be-named vessels will be delivered by October 2025

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

Hong Kong Tourism Board 

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

Hong Kong is recovering quickly from the setbacks of Covid-19 thanks to its wide variety of shore excursion offerings and easy itinerary links to North, East and South Asia

Hong Kong’s shore excursion offerings and links to Asia are bringing cruise operators back to the region 

Viking to offer new ‘Treasures of the Rhine’ itinerary in December 2023

Viking to offer new ‘Treasures of the Rhine’ itinerary in December 2023

Viking

By Alex Smith | 24 May 2023

The winter voyage means that the cruise line will now operate year-round on the European river

Gibraltar: a history of intrigue and seafaring

Gibraltar: a history of intrigue and seafaring
By Alex Smith | 24 May 2023

Kevin Bossino of Gibraltar Tourist Board talks with Alex Smith about Gibraltar’s remarkable past and its role in developing the next generation of seafarers

Kevin Bossino of Gibraltar Tourist Board discusses the Rock’s remarkable past as a maritime hub

Volume Creative curates art collection for Virgin Voyages

Volume Creative curates art collection for Virgin Voyages

Volume Creative

By Alex Smith | 23 May 2023

The UK-based design agency were appointed as the art consultants for Resilient Lady

Incat Tasmania delivers El Dorado Express to Daezer Ferry

Incat Tasmania delivers El Dorado Express to Daezer Ferry

Incat Tasmania

By Alex Smith | 23 May 2023

The high-speed catamaran will sail the route between Pohang and Ulleungdo in South Korea

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative
By Richard Humphreys | 23 May 2023

Tarragona is flourishing, with its popularity among cruise passengers soaring, a new terminal under construction, and receiving recognition for its various Unesco sites

With a new terminal under construction, the port’s popularity among cruise guests is soaring

First Chinese-built large cruise ship to be named Adora Magic City

First Chinese-built large cruise ship to be named Adora Magic City

Xinhua

By Alice Chambers | 22 May 2023

The 136,500gt vessel will homeport in Shanghai, China, during its inaugural season

Galveston expands cruise terminal ahead of Carnival Jubilee’s arrival

Galveston expands cruise terminal ahead of Carnival Jubilee’s arrival

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 22 May 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s new vessel will operate from the Texas port, following its debut in December 

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations
By Jon Ingleton | 22 May 2023

Every brand can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway. Jon Ingleton shares the highlights of the ports and adventures he experienced during a trip with Cruise Northern Norway & Svalbard

Brands can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway

Explora Journeys reveals design of Owner’s Residence onboard Explora I

Explora Journeys reveals design of Owner’s Residence onboard Explora I

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 19 May 2023

The suite will offer 280 square metres of space, furnished in a luxurious European style

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth
By Alex Smith | 19 May 2023

The Port of San Diego is making improvements to its cruise ship terminals to cater for the rapid growth in cruise calls

The port is making improvements to its cruise terminals to cater for the rapid growth in calls

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