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

Holland America Line releases details of 150th anniversary cruise

Holland America Line releases details of 150th anniversary cruise

Holland America Line

By Alice Chambers | 06 October 2022

Guests will sail from the Netherlands to New York and enjoy specially curated onboard entertainment

News, Ferry news

New Gotland Hydrocat concept ferry will be powered by hydrogen

New Gotland Hydrocat concept ferry will be powered by hydrogen

Gotland Company

By Alice Chambers | 06 October 2022

The vessel will only emit water and will be available to order by 2025

Report, Building and refurbishment

Maintaining momentum: cruise ship repair and refurbishment projects

Maintaining momentum: cruise ship repair and refurbishment projects
By Alice Chambers | 06 October 2022

Alice Chambers reports on some of the work that has been carried out onboard cruise ships over the past few months, drawing on recent projects by cruise lines, shipyards and outfitters

A report on some of the work that has been carried out onboard vessels over the past few months

News, Cruise news, Carnival, P&O Cruises

Australia welcomes first international cruise guests since 2020

Australia welcomes first international cruise guests since 2020

Carnival

By Alice Chambers | 03 October 2022

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendor returned to its homeport in Sydney on 30 September

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

Hong Kong shipyard to build nine new Bureau Veritas-classed ferries

Hong Kong shipyard to build nine new Bureau Veritas-classed ferries

Cheoy Lee Shipyard

By Alice Chambers | 03 October 2022

The hybrid-electric vessels will produce zero emissions and will be built by Cheoy Lee

News, Event

Adriatic tourism triples and approaches pre-Covid levels

Adriatic tourism triples and approaches pre-Covid levels

Unsplash/@fkaymak

By Alice Chambers | 29 September 2022

Adriatic Sea Tourism Report expects 3.3 million cruise passengers by end of 2022

News, Onboard experience

MSC Seascape is set to host a variety of shows for guests

MSC Seascape is set to host a variety of shows for guests

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 29 September 2022

The Chora Theatre will put on six new productions alongside a cabaret lounge and action experiences

Event

International Cruise Summit to cover sustainability and industry updates

International Cruise Summit to cover sustainability and industry updates

ICS

By Alice Chambers | 26 September 2022

15-16 November 2022; Madrid, Spain

Event will also discuss geopolitical issues affecting itineraries, deployment and cost control

News, Cruise news, Marine operations

Hurtigruten Norway launches its first hybrid vessel

Hurtigruten Norway launches its first hybrid vessel

Hurtigruten Norway

By Alice Chambers | 26 September 2022

Myklebust Yard fitted new engines and battery packages onboard Richard With to reduce emissions

News, Event, Interiors

Sustainable Design Summit to bring together travel interiors industry

Sustainable Design Summit to bring together travel interiors industry

SDS

By Alice Chambers | 26 September 2022

Delegates from Hilton Hotels, Hurtigruten Expeditions and Boeing will lead the keynote session

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news, Carnival

Carnival Cruise Line extends its Starboard Cruise Services partnership

Carnival Cruise Line extends its Starboard Cruise Services partnership

Carnival

By Alice Chambers | 22 September 2022

Firm will provide retail offerings onboard ten Carnival ships, including Carnival Celebration

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news

MSC World Europa to offer entertainment options for all ages

MSC World Europa to offer entertainment options for all ages

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 22 September 2022

The new vessel will host concert-style shows, theatre productions and themed experiences

News, Marine operations, Ports and Destinations

Ashdod Port and Port of Barcelona work together on incubator project

Ashdod Port and Port of Barcelona work together on incubator project

Ashdod Port

By Alice Chambers | 21 September 2022

Ports will support Israeli start-up businesses that are developing technology for marine operations

News, Cruise news, Carnival, Marine operations

Holland America Line completes biofuel test onboard Volendam

Holland America Line completes biofuel test onboard Volendam

Holland America Line

By Alice Chambers | 20 September 2022

During the 20-day test, the ship produced 78 per cent less carbon dioxide when operating on biofuel

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news, Interiors

Tillberg Design of Sweden creates new design identity for Princess Cruises

Tillberg Design of Sweden creates new design identity for Princess Cruises

Tillberg Design of Sweden

By Alice Chambers | 16 September 2022

The new Sphere-class ships will feature a light and transparent architecture with natural finishes

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

Telenor Maritime to provide connectivity for Polferries

Telenor Maritime to provide connectivity for Polferries

Telenor Maritime

By Alice Chambers | 15 September 2022

The company will deliver wi-fi, mobile services and ship-to-shore connectivity for the operator

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news, Marine operations

Rolls-Royce to supply engines for nine new Liberty Lines ships

Rolls-Royce to supply engines for nine new Liberty Lines ships

Liberty Lines

By Alice Chambers | 14 September 2022

The vessels will be built at Armon shipyard and enter service between 2023 and 2026

Report, Itinerary planning, Ports and Destinations

This is Wales: immersive experiences for all cruise guests

This is Wales: immersive experiences for all cruise guests

Visit Wales

By Alice Chambers | 13 September 2022

From zip-lining to foraging on the seashore and taking a craft class, the immersive shore experiences created by Cruise Wales and its partners are suitable for all cruise guests

Cruise Wales’s shore excursions include zip-lining, foraging, craft classes, and more much

News

Arrival of Celebrity Equinox marks start of cruise season at Martinique

Arrival of Celebrity Equinox marks start of cruise season at Martinique

Martinique Tourism Authority

By Alice Chambers | 08 September 2022

Martinique Tourism Authority welcomed guests with traditional music and dance performances

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

SFK takes delivery of fifth battery-powered ferry Wellingdorf

SFK takes delivery of fifth battery-powered ferry Wellingdorf

Est-Floattech

By Alice Chambers | 08 September 2022

The vessel is part of the operator’s plan to renew its fleet and reduce its environmental impact

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