Author: Alice Chambers

Alice Chambers is a writer for cruiseandferry.net, producing daily content for the website such as news articles on cruise and ferry lines, itineraries and interiors.

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news

Disney Cruise Line introduces Pixar Day for cruises in early 2023

Disney Cruise Line introduces Pixar Day for cruises in early 2023

Disney Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 27 January 2022

Disney Fantasy’s cruises to the Caribbean will feature themed dining, character encounters and more

Event

SMM to explore digital transformation and the transition to green energy

SMM to explore digital transformation and the transition to green energy

Hamburg Messe und Congress/Nicolas Maack

By Alice Chambers | 26 January 2022

6-9 September 2022; Hamburg, Germany

More than 2,200 exhibitors and 50,000 maritime industry decision makers are expected to attend

News, Marine operations

Carnival Cruise Line trials new Covid-rule solution for embarkment process

Carnival Cruise Line trials new Covid-rule solution for embarkment process

Carnival Cruise Line 

By Alice Chambers | 24 January 2022

VeriFly will be used by guests boarding Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral on 29 January 2022

News, Cruise news, Interiors

Studio Dado designs interiors for American Cruise Lines’ Project Blue

Studio Dado designs interiors for American Cruise Lines’ Project Blue

Studio Dado

By Alice Chambers | 24 January 2022

The first of the 12 new catamaran-style cruise ships will be ready at the beginning of 2023

Interview, Itinerary planning

Cruising down the River Severn in Gloucestershire, UK

Cruising down the River Severn in Gloucestershire, UK

English Holiday Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 21 January 2022

Jay Clements details some of the highlights guests can expect when cruising through the Severn Vale in the UK with English Holiday Cruises

Jay Clements details the highlights of cruising the Severn with English Holiday Cruises

News, Itinerary planning

Port of Tallinn opens new multifunctional cruise terminal

Port of Tallinn opens new multifunctional cruise terminal

Kebony 

By Alice Chambers | 19 January 2022

The facility accommodates 2,000 people and features an 850-metre promenade

News, Cruise news

American Cruise Lines to build 12 new Project Blue vessels

American Cruise Lines to build 12 new Project Blue vessels

American Cruise Lines

By Alice Chambers | 19 January 2022

The first two of the new coastal cruise ships will be delivered in 2023

News, Cruise news

Portsmouth welcomes 2022 inaugural cruise season and maiden calls

Portsmouth welcomes 2022 inaugural cruise season and maiden calls

Joe Watson/Strong Island Media/Portsmouth International Port

By Alice Chambers | 17 January 2022

AIDA, Poseidon Expeditions, Oceania Cruises, Seabourn and Mystic Cruises will visit for the first time

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news

Incat Tasmania to build high-speed ferry for South Korea

Incat Tasmania to build high-speed ferry for South Korea

Incat

By Alice Chambers | 17 January 2022

The new vessel will be operated by Daezer Shipping between Pohang and Ulleung

News, Cruise news

Cruise Britain reappoints Kate O’Hara as chair of organisation

Cruise Britain reappoints Kate O’Hara as chair of organisation

Port of Tyne

By Alice Chambers | 14 January 2022

The Port of Tyne’s commercial director previously held the role from 2009-2012

News, Marine operations

Titan LNG secures tender to supply LNG for Corsica Linea in Marseille

Titan LNG secures tender to supply LNG for Corsica Linea in Marseille

Corsica Linea

By Alice Chambers | 14 January 2022

The fuel will be supplied to Corsica’s new ro-pax ferry, which begins sea trials in May 2022

News, Cruise news, Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima-class ship to set sail next June

Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima-class ship to set sail next June

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 13 January 2022

Norwegian Viva will visit destinations such as Lisbon, Venice, Rome and Athens

Event

Seatrade Cruise Global: Focusing on building a resilient cruise industry

Seatrade Cruise Global: Focusing on building a resilient cruise industry

Seatrade

By Alice Chambers | 13 January 2022

25-28 April 2022; Miami, Florida, USA

The show will highlight the industry’s collaborative efforts to create a safer cruising experience

News, Itinerary planning

Emerald Azzurra to sail maiden voyage from Jordan this March

Emerald Azzurra to sail maiden voyage from Jordan this March

Emerald Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 12 January 2022

The new vessel will visit the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea this year

Report

High winds and high drama at COP26 for Landry & Kling and Inchcape

High winds and high drama at COP26 for Landry & Kling and Inchcape

Inchcape Shipping Services

By Alice Chambers | 12 January 2022

Partners successfully navigated complex logistical challenges to provide floating hotels for major global climate conference in their first joint charter project

Global ship charterers provide floating hotels for major climate conference

News, Itinerary planning

Scenic adds excursions to its 2022 European river cruises

Scenic adds excursions to its 2022 European river cruises

Scenic

By Alice Chambers | 11 January 2022

New destinations include Les Bassins de Lumières, Motorworld and Floriade Expo

News, Onboard experience

Ambassador Cruise Line arranges onboard entertainment for new ship

Ambassador Cruise Line arranges onboard entertainment for new ship

Ambassador Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 10 January 2022

Peel Entertainment has a five-year agreement for Ambience to provide an exclusive programme

News, Marine operations

PSW to provide shore power system for cruise ships in Haugesund

PSW to provide shore power system for cruise ships in Haugesund

Karmsund Hanv

By Alice Chambers | 07 January 2022

The new high-voltage power system will be delivered to the Norwegian port by the end of 2022

News, Interiors

Trimline teams up with Marella Cruises for ship refurbishment

Trimline teams up with Marella Cruises for ship refurbishment

Trimline

By Alice Chambers | 06 January 2022

Marella Explorer underwent a four-week  refit that was aided by progress monitoring app

News, Cruise news, Carnival

AIDA Cruises takes delivery of newest LNG-powered vessel

AIDA Cruises takes delivery of newest LNG-powered vessel

AIDA Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 05 January 2022

AIDAcosma’s christening will be held in Hamburg on 9 April 2022

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