River cruise news

The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

News, Cruise news

Seabourn to sell Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K Lines

Seabourn to sell Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K Lines

Seabourn

By Alice Chambers | 20 March 2023

The vessel will be chartered by Seabourn to operate sailings until August 2024

News, Cruise news

Carnival Cruise Line becomes first cruise brand with 100 million guests

Carnival Cruise Line becomes first cruise brand with 100 million guests

Carnival Cruise Line 

By Alice Chambers | 20 March 2023

Milestone was celebrated by president Christine Duffy onboard Carnival Sunrise at PortMiami

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Chesapeake Shipbuilding starts work on new American Cruise Lines’ ship

Chesapeake Shipbuilding starts work on new American Cruise Lines’ ship

American Cruise Lines

By Rebecca Gibson | 14 March 2023

American Legend will be the fourth Coastal Cat vessel to join the fleet and start sailing in late 2024

News, Cruise news, P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises names Nicole Scherzinger as godmother to Arvia

P&O Cruises names Nicole Scherzinger as godmother to Arvia

P&O Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 07 March 2023

The American singer will christen the new ship during a beachside ceremony in Barbados on 16 March

News, Cruise news, Marine operations

Crystal outsources travel management services to Global Marine Travel

Crystal outsources travel management services to Global Marine Travel

Crystal

By Rebecca Gibson | 02 March 2023

Luxury cruise brand will use GMT's technology to create affordable airline and cruise travel packages

Cruise news, Marine operations

Exploris to streamline management with Lloyd’s Register solution

Exploris to streamline management with Lloyd’s Register solution

Exploris

By Amber Hickman | 01 March 2023

Cloud-based platform will help new expedition cruise brand to improve operational efficiency

Cruise news

Giada De Laurentiis to christen Oceania Cruises’ Vista in Malta

Giada De Laurentiis to christen Oceania Cruises’ Vista in Malta

Oceania Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 01 March 2023

The celebrity chef will also create two signature dishes to be served onboard the ship

News, Cruise news

Celestyal acquires former Holland America Line cruise ship

Celestyal acquires former Holland America Line cruise ship

Celestyal

By Rebecca Gibson | 24 February 2023

Vessel will undergo a €20 million refit in Greece before starting service as Celestyal Journey

News, Cruise news

MSC Cruises prepares to christen second LNG-powered ship

MSC Cruises prepares to christen second LNG-powered ship

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 23 February 2023

MSC Euribia will be officially named in Copenhagen, Demark, on 8 June 2023

News, Cruise news

Aurora Expeditions christens Sylvia Earle in Antarctica

Aurora Expeditions christens Sylvia Earle in Antarctica

Aurora Expeditions/Taylor Griffith

By Alice Chambers | 23 February 2023

Namesake and godmother Dr Sylvia Earle was onboard ahead of her ‘Antarctica Climate Expedition’

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news

Marella Cruises creates 150 new dishes for Marella Voyager

Marella Cruises creates 150 new dishes for Marella Voyager

TUI

By Alice Chambers | 16 February 2023

The new ship will offer a “twist to classic British food” and 37 new vegetarian and vegan choices

News, Cruise news, Ports and Destinations

Scottish port gears up for busiest cruise season to date

Scottish port gears up for busiest cruise season to date

Lerwick Port Authority

By Alice Chambers | 09 February 2023

Lerwick Port Authority will welcome over 100,000 passengers during 145 calls in 2023

Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Fincantieri hosts coin ceremony for Explora II

Fincantieri hosts coin ceremony for Explora II

Explora Journeys

By Amber Hickman | 08 February 2023

New Explora Journeys ship is expected to start sailing in August 2024

Cruise news, Ports and Destinations

Porto Cruise Terminal breaks 2019 record for cruise ship calls

Porto Cruise Terminal breaks 2019 record for cruise ship calls

Porto Cruise Terminal

By Amber Hickman | 08 February 2023

Portuguese port received 112 cruise ship visits in 2022 and is set to hit another all-time high in 2023

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Viking will debut its fifth Seine River vessel in 2025

Viking will debut its fifth Seine River vessel in 2025

Viking

By Alice Chambers | 02 February 2023

Upcoming Viking Longship will operate on the brand’s ‘Paris and the Heart of Normandy’ itinerary

News, Cruise news

Kafetzis brothers to co-captain Celebrity Cruises’ upcoming ship

Kafetzis brothers to co-captain Celebrity Cruises’ upcoming ship

Celebrity Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 26 January 2023

Dimitrios and Tasos will alternate their time onboard Celebrity Ascent from December

News, Cruise news

T. Mariotti to construct luxury yacht for Aman Group

T. Mariotti to construct luxury yacht for Aman Group

Aman Group

By Amber Hickman | 25 January 2023

Project Sama is part of a collaboration between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi

News, Cruise news

Oceania Cruises’ Riviera to sail first season in Asia in 2024

Oceania Cruises’ Riviera to sail first season in Asia in 2024

Oceania Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 25 January 2023

The ship will offer 25 unique voyages in the region with itineraries ranging from 10 to 82 days

News, Cruise news

Viva Cruises begins 2023 river cruising season in Düsseldorf

Viva Cruises begins 2023 river cruising season in Düsseldorf

Viva Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 19 January 2023

Ships Viva One and Viva Moments will be sailing to the Netherlands and Belgium from January to March

News, Cruise news

Resorts World Cruises receives new ship Resorts World One

Resorts World Cruises receives new ship Resorts World One

Resorts World Cruises/LinkedIn

By Alice Chambers | 16 January 2023

The new vessel will homeport in Hong Kong and offer two and three-night itineraries

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