Seabourn is announcing the next chapter in its award-winning culinary experiences with the debut of Solis, a new fine dining venue, that celebrates Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s ultra-luxury ships. Solis, an exquisite addition to Seabourn’s onboard culinary experiences, will offer an array of light, modern Mediterranean cuisine bursting with color and … [Read more...]

A cruise ship carrying about 130 U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals fleeing from the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas docked in Cyprus early Tuesday, according to reports. The ship was met at the port of Limassol, Cyprus, by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher. The Americans were processed by U.S. customs agents and set up with local accommodations as they awaited flights home. Naama Kopelman, … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line announced new deployment plans today, including that Carnival Miracle will offer cruises in Europe in the summer of 2025 and that more cruises are opening for 2025-26 from Miami, Tampa, Port Canaveral, and New Orleans. An additional 100 cruises with calls to Carnival’s new exclusive destination Celebration Key are being unveiled amid the new itineraries. All the latest … [Read more...]

Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) announced the appointment of Philippe Mahouin as president. Previously, Mahouin worked with Belambra Clubs, Ponant and Club Med, where he spent over ten years in various management positions, including Marketing Director Asia-Pacific, General Manager Japan and then General Manager Belgium. Full story CFC Names Philippe Mahouin as President … [Read more...]

The eighth ship in the Mein Schiff fleet, the first of the InTUItion class, will carry the name Mein Schiff Relax, according to a company statement. “Communication on various platforms made it clear how important the name of this ship is for our guests. This ship is also something very special for us – it embodies the further development of everything that we have stood for almost ten years with … [Read more...]

A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship helped evacuate U.S. nationals from Israel on Monday. The line’s Rhapsody of the Seas vessel had been sailing in the region but canceled its itineraries in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. “Now, with enhanced safety precautions in place, our ship is providing free passage, including accommodation and food, for Americans in the region wishing to leave … [Read more...]

Resorts World Cruises continued its expansion of new itineraries this week with the Resorts World One’s inaugural 5-Night cruise from Hong Kong to Okinawa, which include Naha and Miyakojima. Departing from Hong Kong on 15 October 2023, Resorts World One arrives in Naha and Miyakojima on 17 and 18 October 2023 respectively, offering monthly departures from Hong Kong to Okinawa on selected … [Read more...]

Costa Cruises announces the evolution of its organizational structure through important changes that will be effective as of 1 November 2023. Roberto Alberti will take over the new role of Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer reporting directly to Mario Zanetti, President Costa Cruises. In this new role, Alberti will lead the functions of Finance, IT, Legal, Corporate Communication … [Read more...]

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes CEO Samantha Stimpson, who has more than 25 years of commercial, operational and executive experience in the travel and hospitality industry. She joins the company from FTI Touristik, where she currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer. Samantha brings a remarkable track record of strong commercial results, exceptional customer experience, and energised … [Read more...]

Sea Cloud Cruises has announced two guests for early 2024 sailings onboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. “This February, Chef Cindy Hutson will showcase her ‘Cuisine of the Sun,’ tapping into the bounty of local Central America ingredients as Sea Cloud Spirit calls on a quartet of Costa Rican and Panamanian ports including a Panama Canal transit,” said Sea Cloud Cruises President Mirell Reyes. “In March, … [Read more...]

Today, Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s award-winning expedition travel company, has announced the appointment of Eric Andrews, who joins the business as Director of Sales North America for Southeastern USA. The role will be responsible for driving revenue growth as well as leading Aurora’s team of Business Development Managers in this key region. Based in Florida, Andrews brings a diverse wealth … [Read more...]

River cruise line AmaWaterways announced details on a series of new combination cruises in Europe debuting in 2025, appealing to travelers’ desire for longer trips. The new “Grand” series of 14-night itineraries, including Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhône and Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, are attractively priced and include convenient transfers between rivers where … [Read more...]

Exploris Expedition Cruises have selected Rescompany to provide the onboard digital systems on their first vessel the newly renovated MV Exploris One. Resco will be there to implement advanced PMS and POS applications for guest, passengers and crew as well as Resco’s the advanced Inventory System. Flying the French flag, Exploris One was specially designed to sail the most demanding waters of the … [Read more...]

Pandaw is happy to announce the release of new dates for our ever popular Halong Bay, Red River & Laos Mekong 21 night combo cruise. With inclusive flights, hotel and transfers between their two 10-night expeditions in Vietnam and Laos, this is the perfect itinerary for those seeking an in-depth exploration of this beautiful region. New combo dates between September 2024 and March 2025 are … [Read more...]

A shared passion for tradition, tastes and a love of celebration underscores a new exclusive partnership between Princess Cruises and the world’s most famous butcher, Dario Cecchini. This collaboration introduces a new specialty impromptu bistro, The Butcher’s Block by Dario, onboard the next-generation Sun Princess, debuting in February 2024. Passed down eight generations from father to son, and … [Read more...]

“To plan where you’re going, it’s good to take a moment to look at where you’ve been. The Galveston Wharves staff is doing just that by reviewing the progress we’ve made on capital projects detailed in our 20-Year Strategic Master Plan.” “Adopted by the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees in December 2019, the plan is designed to bring our self-sustaining, citizen-owned port to its fullest … [Read more...]

For the first time a MedCruise General Assembly is hosted by the Port of Burgas, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea, from 10th to 13th October 2023. A great occasion for more than one hundred professionals from the industry to be updated about the state of the industry in the Mediterranean, the second largest cruise market in the world, the activity of the MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean … [Read more...]

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has completed a three-day ‘Destination Showcase’ event in Porto, which was attended by over 100 delegates from across Europe. It featured sessions with ocean and river cruise destination experts, and a river cruise tour sailing beneath the six bridges and along the banks of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Delegates had the opportunity to join local tours … [Read more...]

Leave the dreary mornings and grey skies at home and join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a voyage to warmer climes. Travellers looking to escape the cooler weather or set sail on a new adventure can enjoy a variety of cruise options this autumn and winter. Destinations such as the sun-drenched Canary Islands and the Caribbean offer balmy climates, turquoise waters and beautiful beaches all year … [Read more...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 73 (66 passengers and 7 crew members) on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship reported being ill during the cruise that ended in Miami on Friday, with complaints of abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. This year, there have been 14 gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships that met the federal health agency’s threshold for … [Read more...]