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According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) women make up just 29% of the global maritime industry workforce. Although maritime has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, the Port of Seattle and its partners are committed to making Washington’s oldest industry more welcoming and inclusive. And with many workers approaching retirement age, there are more opportunities than … [Read more...]

Finalists for the 2023 Seatrade Cruise Awards have been announced and are listed below in alphabetical order. The winners will be announced, and trophies presented during an evening reception at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, Germany, on September 6. Full story Finalists announced for the 2023 Seatrade Cruise Awards Tags: Hamburg Source: Latecruisenews.com … [Read more...]

Surfers will be housed on the Aranui cruise ship, docked near Teahupo’o. You’ve heard of the Olympic Village, but what about the Olympic…cruise ship? Apparently, that’s where surfers will stay during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which, for surfing, will be held in Tahiti, French Polynesia, at Teahupo’o. The cruise ship in question? The Aranui. Full story Cruise Ship to Accommodate Olympic … [Read more...]

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European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its 2024 catalogue featuring more than 280 cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Seine; plus the launch of its third built ship, VIVA ENJOY. All 2024 itineraries can already be booked online. Following the launch of VIVA ONE in 2022 and VIVA TWO earlier this year, VIVA Cruises will be unveiling its third built ship, … [Read more...]

Travellers new to river cruising represented more than half of Saga’s bookings in the last six months (January 31 to July 31, 2023), indicating that the perfect way to take several city breaks in one trip – from a ship – is booming. That’s an increase of 32% versus the same period in 2019 (previously 39.76%) and an increase of 21% since the same time frame in 2022 (43.22%). In fact, they’re … [Read more...]

Michel Roux will be working alongside Cunard’s culinary development chefs to create an exclusive gala menu for the Queens Grill restaurant on the line’s new ship Queen Anne, plus a new menu for Cunard’s fleet-wide pub, the Golden Lion. The new pub menu, currently in development, will feature a selection of guest favorites, reimagined by chef Michel. It will launch on board Queen Anne in May 2024, … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has begun reaching out to guests booked on Panama Canal cruises aboard Rhapsody of the Seas to inform them that the sailings have been adjusted to an alternate itinerary. While the ship will still begin from Colon, Panama, no canal transit is part of what are now Southern Caribbean cruises. Panama Canal Transits Cancelled Rhapsody of the Seas will no longer … [Read more...]

Cunard has revealed a new collaboration with the two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux. In a bid to elevate the dining experience on their upcoming ship, Queen Anne, they’ve turned to the expertise of Roux to reenvision and enhance the culinary offerings. Besides revamping the iconic Golden Lion’s pub menu with Michel Roux, Cunard is hard at work creating a new dining experience onboard its … [Read more...]

A Carnival cruise ship on its way to the Caribbean altered course early yesterday morning to save a couple from their sailboat who were under distress. Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras was sailing 20 miles from Castle Island, Bahamas when they received a call from the Coast Guard about a couple who were on a sailboat who needed help. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and … [Read more...]

It looks like shorter Panama Canal cruises wont happen after all.Royal Caribbean informed guests booked on Rhapsody of the Seas sailings in 2024 that were scheduled to visit the Panama Canal that their sailings will no longer visit the Canal. The plan was for Rhapsody to offer 7-night cruises through the Panama Canal that begin and ended in Panama. This was a novel idea to offer … [Read more...]

In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the face of marine propulsion, Newcleo, a nuclear tech company, has announced an alliance with the world-renowned shipbuilder Fincantieri, and RINA, a multinational conglomerate specializing in inspection, certification, and consulting engineering.  The essence of this collaboration is to investigate the feasibility of introducing nuclear power … [Read more...]

Between 2024 and 2026, PONANT and The Explorers Club will collaborate to further exploration and advance field research in less-traveled destinations globally. Guests can embark on 12 expeditions across five continents, beginning with a 30-day Antarctic itinerary from January 7 to February 5, 2024, focused on studying the impact of climate change on glaciers.Partnering with the Explorers Club, … [Read more...]

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Aziz GüngörBoard Member, Director of Health, Safety and Security - MedCruise (August 8, 2023) The cruise industry is an integral part of global tourism, catering to millions of passengers each year. Cruise ports, acting as vital gateways for these floating vacations, play a crucial role in facilitating smooth travel experiences. However, the calm seas that cruise ports often enjoy can be disrupted … [Read more...]

If you’re sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise from practically anywhere on the East Coast, then it’s almost assured that you’re going to make a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay — the cruise line’s private island. Now I’ve been fortunate enough to visit this spot countless times, including well before the island was completely transformed into what it is today. So … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises announced it will deploy two ships to sail Antarctica and South America itineraries in 2024 and 2025. The voyages vary in length from 14 to 51 days, visiting some of the world’s most remote destinations. Two Ships Will Operate 11 Different Itineraries Adventurous cruisers who dream of visiting the White Continent can choose from four departures of Princess Cruises’ … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has kicked off a 72 hour sale on cruises that will run through August 10, 2023. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Carnival calls themselves America’s Cruise Line since they sail from more ports in the U.S. than any other cruise line.  These latest cruise deals from Carnival is good on cruises over the next 7 months. Cruises that … [Read more...]

Today, Princess Cruises has announced four new sailings for the 2024-2025 season! Travelers can travel to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, Elephant Island, and the Gerlache Strait.The cruise line will have two ships, 26 destinations, 15 departures, 11 itineraries, and 14 countries available for the season. The brand’s 17-day Antarctica voyage will feature a roundtrip journey from Buenos Aires to … [Read more...]

Cruise ships have rules and breaking them can result in serious consequences.It's rare that you will encounter a scenario that gets you in trouble with the cruise line's guest policy, but you might be curious to know what you can and cannot do onboard. Royal Caribbean takes the safety of everyone on its ships seriously, and there are plenty of regulations related to how guests (and crew members) … [Read more...]