For travelers seeking spontaneity and adventure this fall, Windstar Cruises, leader in small ship luxury cruising, is sharing its top sailing destinations and savings to take advantage of for the new season. Whether it’s a vacation to chase the warmth of the summer sun, celebrate a special autumn occasion or holiday, or to explore some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, travelers can take … [Read more...]

The Virgin brand’s founder has sailed on special sailings on multiple occasions. This time he had a special treat for passengers. Virgin Voyages has tried to shake up traditional cruise line entertainment. It has offered a drag show, a sex therapist, and the famed Scarlett Party, which takes over the whole ship. In a broad sense, the cruise line has what you might call a sophisticated party vibe. … [Read more...]

This week, Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga will show a strong presence of MedCruise members exhibiting but also speaking in several panels, focused on diverse major themes like the state of the Mediterranean cruise industry, the social and economic impact of cruise tourism, sustainable destinations, decarbonisation, women leadership in the industry and more. On the 13th of September, the association … [Read more...]

Hurtigruten is not only the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal cruise voyages but also the best opportunity to see what has once again been ranked as the number one bucket list trip/experience: the Northern Lights. September marks the start of the official Aurora Borealis season, and the coming months will provide one of the best ever viewing opportunities as the Sun heads towards solar maximum in … [Read more...]

A Carnival Cruise Line ship struck “an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska,” the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. The hull of the Carnival Spirit underwent an assessment and no damage was found, the company said. The ship continued on its current seven-day cruise that arrives back in Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday. Carnival said “the … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises is pleased to unveil its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries that will take guests to captivating destinations, iconic landmarks and ports of call that delight and inspire. Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest® and Azamara Onward® will all spend the summer season in Europe, spanning the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including extended time in Greece, Ireland, the … [Read more...]

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Anna Nash has joined Explora Journeys as President of the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Anna will further strengthen Explora Journeys’ senior leadership team with a remarkable career spanning over two decades gained at leading ultra-luxury hospitality brands. Most recently, she served … [Read more...]

The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its position as a leading cruise destination with its participation in Seatrade Cruise Med 2024, the most important cruise industry event in Europe, taking place in Málaga, Spain, this Wednesday and Thursday. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders and experts to explore new opportunities and foster strategic connections. The … [Read more...]

Cruise lines are investing in new ships and engines that allow for “fuel flexibility”, according to a new industry report. This includes the capability to use renewable biodiesel, the use of green methanol when available, and liquified natural gas (LNG). But few ports offer the ability to access shore power. Ships designed with engines and fuel supply systems able to operate on LNG will be able … [Read more...]

In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential for future use. The blended biofuel is produced entirely from advanced feedstocks organic waste or residue. The Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) sustainable … [Read more...]

Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has today announced the appointment of Greg Cormier to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Toronto, Cormier will be responsible for driving global growth for the brand, with a particular focus on enhancement of the company’s digital experience as well as growing market share in North America. Bringing … [Read more...]

Seabourn is offering an extraordinary line-up of Asia itineraries for the late 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. From December 2024 to March 2025, and again in November 2025, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will embark on a series of captivating voyages across Southeast Asia and Japan, visiting diverse regions, from the vibrant cultures of Vietnam and Thailand to the dazzling skyline of … [Read more...]

Quark Expeditions has launched a “Quote and Hold” tool. Designed to streamline the travel advisor experience, this tool enables advisors to generate quotes in real-time, secure cabin space 24/7, and manage the administrative process independently. To get started with the Quote and Hold tool, travel advisors can log into Quark Expeditions’ Partner Portal and navigate to the Tools and Apps section. … [Read more...]

Due to high demand for our Ganges expeditions, Pandaw is happy to announce the launch of their second vessel on the Ganges, the RV Katha Pandaw, sailing from February 2025 between Kolkata and Varanasi. Pandaw’s 14-night exploration of India’s most sacred river is the perfect way to navigate the less-travelled gems of India’s North-West in comfort and style. “With our specially curated daily … [Read more...]

On Thursday, September 5, the first cruise ship of the month arrived, the Carnival Valor, on a terrible day for workers due to the few passengers who remained in the port. According to official data from the National Port System Administration (Asipona) of Progreso, the ship arrived at 6:51 in the morning after a stay in Cozumel and set sail at 3 in the afternoon bound for New Orleans. Full story … [Read more...]

Cruise ship MV Seabourn Pursuit sailed into Guam on Saturday night with 416 passengers and crew members, and will leave at 11:45 p.m. Sunday. The Port Authority of Guam, in a statement, said MV Seabourn Pursuit’s visit marks a record-breaking ninth passenger vessel of the year, a significant achievement for the island’s only commercial seaport, as well as Guam’s tourism industry. This is MV … [Read more...]

Perrotti Park in Newport is in need of a major restoration. The city of Newport is working on finding a way to replace the currently damaged bulkhead holding up the seawall. “The actual metal itself is starting to have holes in it,” said Stephen Land, the Newport Harbormaster. “With a catastrophic weather event this will fall over and we will have a mess on our hands.” The seawall has been eroding … [Read more...]

Germany hammered out a deal that offers a potential lifeline for struggling shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH, the privately-held company that recently won a follow-on contract to supply vessels for Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. The federal government will acquire a 40% stake in Meyer Werft along with “a stake of the same amount by the state of Lower Saxony,” according to Economy Ministry officials. The … [Read more...]

Close to 160,000 travellers chose to travel with the Baltic Sea’s new pleasure cruise ship Birka Gotland during June, July and August 2024. During the summer months, the ship has offered both shorter Åland cruises and a record number of departures to Visby. BIRKA GOTLAND has also docked at popular Baltic Sea destinations such as Höga Kusten, Ystad and Bornholm. BIRKA GOTLAND entered service with … [Read more...]