Travellers can explore some of the most remote locations on the planet with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji on their Lau and Kadavu Islands Discovery Cruise. The cruise line is well known for its exciting adventures exploring the beautiful Mamanuca and Yasawa Island groups and they have expanded their product offering to incorporate a remote region rarely visited by tourists. The Lau and Kadavu Island … [Read more...]
Cruise Saudi Welcomes Nearly 9,000 Tourists on Saudi Founding Day
On Saudi Founding Day 2023, Cruise Saudi, a 100 percent Public Investment Fund owned company established to develop the cruising sector, achieved a remarkable record for the first time in welcoming nearly 9,000 tourists visiting key Saudi destinations by three cruise ships calls in two ports, according to a press release. The day marked the arrival of the MSC Splendida with over 3,000 passengers, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis Named Godmother Of Oceania Cruises’ New Ship Vista. Musician Harry Connick Jr. to Join the Glittering Christening Event on May 8, 2023, in Valletta, Malta
Oceania Cruises has named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of its newest ship Vista, debuting May 2023. Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr. will appear alongside De Laurentiis at the star-studded christening and naming ceremony, taking place on May 8 in … [Read more...]
Scenic Unveils 2024 European River Cruise Season Offerings With New Itineraries, Special Deals and Immersive Experiences
Planning and booking vacations early often results in the best rates, more choices of cabins, and better airfares. So Scenic unveiled its 2024 European River Cruise offerings earlier this year. Leading the way are two new itineraries – a 10-day Danube in Depth that digs deep into the cultures, history and local flavors of the historic cities and towns on the Budapest to Nuremburg (and reverse) … [Read more...]
Experience the ‘Good Vibes’ on the Genting Dream. A Festival of Arts, Music and Wellness at Sea from 12 March – 30 April 2023
Get ready for an immersive and unforgettable cruise vacation with Resorts World Cruises, as the Genting Dream invites you to the “Good Vibes Festival at Sea” – a special cruising event from 12 March until 30 April 2023, packed with fun-filled activities from arts to music to wellness programs. Vacationers can embark the Genting Dream from either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang) to soak … [Read more...]
Cruise Britain attends House of Commons reception highlighting the economic benefits of cruise
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reception at the House of Commons was held to highlight the economic benefits of cruise tourism to all parts of the UK. Cruise Britain joined industry colleagues from cruise lines and ports to raise the profile of cruise within Parliament and government departments. The event was sponsored by Royston Smith MP, Member of Parliament for Southampton … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Announces Early Start To 2024 Europe Season As Record-booking Month Sends Positive Market Signals
River cruise line AmaWaterways today announced a record level of reservations taken during the month of January and reminds travel advisors of the new sales opportunities available as a result of the early start to the season in February 2024 with additional departure dates of its popular Rhine and Danube season. River cruising in February offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to … [Read more...]
International Cruises to Return to Jeju, South Korea
International cruise ships will stop on Jeju Island again for the first time in over three years, bringing much-needed tourism revenue to the resort island. According to the Jeju provincial government on Thursday, the first cruise ship to dock at Jeju port since October 2019 will be the 28,000-ton Amadea of Germany’s Phoenix Reisen on March 16, followed by cruise ships from Japan and Taiwan. Five … [Read more...]
Foreign cruise ships’ arrivals in Japan to near pre-COVID level
Arrivals of foreign-operated cruise ships to Japan are set to near the level seen before the coronavirus pandemic when their dockings to the country resume in March after a three-year hiatus, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday. Out of 42 major ports, a total of 89 arrivals are scheduled in March at 23 ports across 22 prefectures, while discussions by local governments and ship operators are … [Read more...]
Holland America Line announced a special offer for California, Illinois, Texas and Florida residents for 2023 Alaska Cruisetours to the Yukon
Holland America Line is celebrating the Canadian region with a special offer. The exclusive promotion provides $150 per person bonus spending money when booking select 2023 Denali and Yukon Cruisetours. The $150 credit can be combined with Holland America Line’s current “Time of Your Life” wave offer that includes free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits — … [Read more...]
Acclaimed Canadian Performer Jann Arden Joins Scenic on One of its Most Popular River Cruises “Delightful Douro” on October 30, 2023 departure
Acclaimed Canadian musician, actor and author, Jann Arden, is again partnering with Scenic for an unforgettable sailing on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day Delightful Douro sailing, Ms. Arden’s third river cruise with Scenic, is aboard the intimate 96-guest Scenic Azure. This truly all-inclusive cruise sails roundtrip out of World Heritage city of Porto, departing on October 30, 2023, and … [Read more...]
Honfleur, France, plans shorepower as numbers grow. Despite pandemic recovery still taking place, there are 31 calls booked this year
Honfleur may be a small town of 6,000 inhabitants but it receives 5.2 million visitors a year, which includes those from both cruise and river ships. Since 2013, when the cruise terminal was inaugurated at Quai en Seine #3, calls have increased on a regular basis, reaching 60 and 42,000 passengers in 2019. Despite pandemic recovery still taking place, there are 31 calls booked this year including … [Read more...]
New Costa Fortuna Program 2023: A Unique Way To Enjoy The Mediterranean, From East To West, With Three Different Two-week Itineraries
Costa Cruises is launching another new program that will make its 2023 holiday offer even richer. It is about three new Costa Fortuna itineraries, which will allow to discover the Mediterranean in a unique way, from east to west, reaching even the Canary Islands. “After the restart in Asia with the Costa Serena, the addition of the Costa Fortuna to our offer in the Mediterranean is another very … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis follows in footsteps of Phileas Fogg as she sets sail on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ adventure from Southampton
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has set sail on her ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ voyage from Southampton, an adventure following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional character Phileas Fogg. Following her departure from Southampton, Borealis will arrive in Lisbon on 26thFebruary, before making calls in to Brindisi and Port Said in Egypt where guests can visit the Tomb of … [Read more...]
Seabourn Announces 2024-2025 Expedition Voyages In The South Pacific, Arctic, Antarctica, Including First Itineraries To The Kimberley, Australia In 2024
Seabourn has unveiled a program of new exciting expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025 on its two new purpose-built expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. Both ships will explore remote corners of the globe, from the South Pacific and Antarctica to the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and more. The program also includes the line’s first visit to the Kimberley … [Read more...]
Reinforcement and extension of the windward breakwater – Deployment of wave energy at the port of Heraklion
The Heraklion Port Authority S.A. (HPA) held on the 25th January 2023 a Conference at the Technical Chamber of Greece, Department of East Crete, in Heraklion, where the project “Upgrading and expansion of the existing jetty and installation of a wave energy production system at the Port of Heraklion – HUPPINES” was presented. HPA is dedicated to transforming the Port of Heraklion into a green and … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller to Visit the Arctic and Iceland
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller, which debuted last year, will visit the Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer of 2023. “Our Arctic itineraries have been carefully planned so guests can immerse themselves in the destination,” said James Rodriguez, the Atlas Ocean Voyages’ president and CEO. “As this is the first season for World Traveller, explorers have the … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Adds Former Ryndam Cruise Ship to Fleet
Celestyal Cruises has announced a major expansion of its fleet, adding Holland America Line’s former Ryndam to its fleet. The ship, which also had a stint operating for P&O Cruises Australia, will be renamed Celestyal Journey after an extensive $21-million refit in Piraeus, Greece. Celestyal Cruises, which specializes in voyages in and around the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean, … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises To Launch New Environmentally Advanced Flagship, MSC Euribia, In Copenhagen, Denmark. Naming Ceremony will take place on 8 June
MSC Cruises announced today that the Naming Ceremony for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, will take place in Copenhagen on 8 June. The new flagship will become MSC Cruises’ second ship to be powered by LNG one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale and will also feature further state-of-the-art environmental systems including ‘Baltic Standard’ advanced onboard … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2023 Meet the Winemakers Series. Returning for its Seventh Year, the Lineup Includes New Experiences from Master Johnnie Walker Blender Emma Walker
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today revealed the exciting lineup of its popular Meet the Winemaker series, the one-of-a-kind program featuring renowned winemakers and culinary experts bringing their knowledge and expertise to an intimate group of guests on board the Company’s newest ships. The Meet the Winemaker series provides wine enthusiasts and foodies of all skill levels with an exclusive … [Read more...]