American Cruise Lines takes delivery of American Glory

American Cruise Lines

The second of the brand's 12 new Coastal Cats will begin sailing US-based itineraries from 28 November

Norwegian's first Prima Plus ship will debut in April 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Aqua to have the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide and multiple other innovations

Embarking on unplanned adventures with Albatros Expeditions

Christian Kruse

Hans Lagerweij explains to Rebecca Gibson how the brand's flexible itineraries, diverse excursions and onboard teams of experts help it to deliver unique and immersive expedition cruises

Hans Lagerweij explains how the brand delivers unique and immersive expedition cruises    

Cruise tourism generates record AUS $5.63 billion for Australia

UnSplash/Jamie Davies

Cruise ships made a combined total of 1,354 calls at 62 Australian ports in 2022-2023

Building excellence for the European ferry market

Incat Crowther’s Brett Crowther tells Rebecca Gibson how a client-centric approach and local presence deliver an excellent build solution for European ro-pax operators

Incat Crowther’s Brett Crowther discusses its build solution for European ro-pax operators

Explora Journeys christens first ship Explora I in New York

Explora Journeys

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle officially names the first of six luxury Explora Journeys vessels 

Norwegian to add more than 1,000 solo staterooms across its fleet

Norwegian Cruise Line

Guests will be able to choose from three new stateroom categories across the entire fleet 

Wasaline to trial biogas on Aurora Botnia one day per week

Wasaline

New fuel will enable Wasaline to make 18 per cent of its weekly sailings climate neutral 

How the Expedition Cruise Network is promoting growth

Akvile Marozaite gives Rebecca Gibson an insight into how the new Expedition Cruise Network will work with travel agents and shipowners to promote the growth of a sustainable expedition cruise industry

Akvile Marozaite discusses how the new network will work with agents and shipowners

Why it’s all in the little details for Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Group’s Claudia Machado gives Rebecca Gibson an insight into why perfecting the small design elements is key to delivering the best possible onboard experience

Claudia Machado hives an insight into the importance of small design elements in onboard experience

How Silversea Cruises is transforming travel with immersive experiences

Silversea Cruises

President Barbara Muckermann tells Rebecca Gibson about the cruise line growing its fleet with innovative ships, upgrading its onboard offerings and expanding its portfolio of destinations

President Barbara Muckermann discusses the cruise line’s innovative offerings and expanding fleet

Celestyal Journey embarks on first cruise in the Aegean

Celestyal Cruises

Newly refurbished Celestyal Cruises ship enters service after €20 million refit

Aurora Expeditions aims to be global leader in sustainable expedition travel

Operator shares plans to achieve B Corp Certification and net-zero emissions in first Impact Report

A new era of exceptional experiences with Crystal

Crystal

A&K Travel Group will take the Crystal brand’s long-standing legacy of luxury to new heights when it debuts the newly renovated Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this year

A&K Travel Group will debut the renovated Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this year

Hurtigruten Norway to launch first zero-emission cruise ship in 2030

Vard Design

Battery-powered vessel to have a retractable sail with solar panels and an AI-powered manoeuvring system

Havila Voyages to be carbon neutral by 2028 and emission free by 2030

Havila Kystruten

Norwegian coastal operator will switch fuels to achieve these goals with its four existing ships

American Queen Voyages: A small-ship operator with a big vision

Cindy D’Aoust outlines to Rebecca Gibson how creating strong connections between guests, crew members, partners and destinations will help make American Queen Voyages the cruise brand of choice for discerning travellers

Cindy D’Aoust outlines how strong connections are helping American Queen Voyages

Why Riverside Luxury Cruises is an exclusive market entrant

Gregor Gerlach and Stuart Perl tell Rebecca Gibson why Riverside Luxury Cruises will set new standards of luxury in the river cruise sector when its first ships begin sailing in spring 2023

Gregor Gerlach and Stuart Perl reveal how the line will set new standards for the river cruise sector

Exceeding entertainment expectations at sea with Maxicaster

Andrew Brown tells Rebecca Gibson how Maxicaster’s modular, network-agnostic entertainment and passenger journey solution and its partnership with Anuvu help passenger ship operators to deliver high-quality live and on-demand entertainment

Andrew Brown explains how ship operators can deliver high-quality live and on-demand content

Scenic Eclipse II successfully completes sea trials in the Adriatic

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

Ultra-luxury vessel has returned to Croatia’s 3. Maj shipyard for final outfitting ahead of April debut

Celestyal acquires former Holland America Line cruise ship

Celestyal

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

Bahamas Maritime Authority launches new online reporting portal

First-of-its-kind solution enables shipowners to compliantly report incidents onboard their vessels

How Scenic Group is creating a sense of exclusivity

Scenic Group

Claudius Docekal tells Rebecca Gibson how the boutique size of Scenic Group’s ocean ships enable it to deliver itineraries with unique destinations and authentic and luxurious onshore experiences

Brand’s small vessels deliver intimate experiences that are appealing to cruise guests

Finding friluftsliv while cruising in Fjord Norway

Cruise Norway

Boasting a proud Viking history, countless sites of natural beauty and a rich culture, Norway is the ultimate year-round cruise destination. Rebecca Gibson highlights some of the country’s key attractions

Boasting a proud history, natural beauty and rich culture, Norway is a year-round destination

Finding unexpected benefits in the wake of crisis

Ponant/Olivier Blaud

Benoit Carassou-Maillan gives an insight into how Ponant’s efforts to become more agile and adaptable during the pandemic have empowered it to develop more innovative itineraries

Benoit Carassou-Maillan gives an insight into Ponant’s efforts to become more adaptable