Royal Caribbean International has uncorked an exclusive partnership with Ponting Wines, cofounded by one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers – Ricky Ponting – and known for its uncompromising, premium wines. The collaboration showcases Ponting Wines and Royal Caribbean’s commitment to delivering memorable holidays and moments. From October 2023 to April 2024, wine lovers and connoisseurs … [Read more...]

The Port of Isafjordur has invested IKr1 billion (€8 million) in a pier extension, increasing the length of the existing pier from 190m by 310m to 500m in total, with a depth alongside of 10m. Hilmar Lyngmo, recently appointed harbour master, says: “Now the bigger ships, up to 330m in length, can come alongside the new pier instead of tendering. We now have the capacity at this pier, the two … [Read more...]

You’re on a cruise in the buffet line. You’re politely waiting your turn to access a sumptuous bowl of fresh fruit. In front of you is a fellow passenger picking out certain berries — with their fingers! The ultraselective and handsy fruit looter who committed this cruising faux paus did it in front of none other than Nick Leighton, a frequent traveler and host of the weekly etiquette podcast … [Read more...]

The first Four Seasons Yacht will create exceptional experiences through best-in-class design, distribution, and deployment with inaugural voyages exploring the yachting playgrounds of the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to build momentum towards the inaugural … [Read more...]

Seabourn is set to raise a glass for “A Toast On Both Coasts” and celebrate the first time that both of the line’s two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, will be in the continental U.S. on the same day on Friday, September 29, 2023. The brand-new ultra-luxury ship, Seabourn Pursuit, which launched on August 12, made its maiden arrival in the … [Read more...]

Following the debut of Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line, Four Seasons is set to launch its own boutique line, one that will begin operations in the Caribbean. Four Seasons Yachts will kick off its inaugural season in 2025-2026 with winter and spring cruises in the Caribbean. The essence of small-ship cruising, Four Seasons’ first “yacht” will have just 95 suites, all with terrace decks and a … [Read more...]

Trinidad is projecting a significant jump in cruise passenger traffic this season. The island’s tourism officials say “all signs point” to major gains in traffic, with the season set to begin in October and run through April of 2024. The first ship to visit Trinidad will be Seabourn Pursuit, which will arrive on Oct. 11. Initial projections suggest just under 90,000 passengers and 30,000 crew on … [Read more...]

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce two new exclusive U.S. National Parks cruises for 2024 exploring Alaska. Next year, the company is offering 18-Day and 15-Day itineraries from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Juneau, Alaska, which combine guided explorations in Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks along with small ship cruising in Glacier Bay, the Inside Passage and Frederick Sound. Both … [Read more...]

Last Saturday 23rd September 2023, the Port of Kiel opened two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen. The facilities comprise a 50/60 Hz shore power facility for cruise ships and ferries as well as a 50 Hz shore power facility for ferries and were funded in equal parts by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister-President Daniel Günther handed … [Read more...]

A 5,000m2 terminal on two floors is due to open at 312 Skarfabakki in the Port of Reykjavik in 2025 and be fully functional in 2026. Construction of the multipurpose BREEM-certified building is due to commence in autumn 2023. “The brief for the project was to design a building that would accommodate different requirements regarding passenger flow and luggage handling in the most flexible way … [Read more...]

At the weekend, (16-18th September) the seaport of Kiel reached the mark of one million cruise passengers in one season for the first time. On Saturday, the MSC Euribia, AIDAnova and Excellence Coral called at the PORT OF KIEL, and on Sunday the AIDAbella and AIDAluna visited Ostseekai. “Cruises have gained in popularity and our shipping company customers are recording good booking figures. We … [Read more...]

In 2025, Aqua Expeditions expands its horizons offering three new itineraries in the wildest, most remote corners of East Indonesia. The seven- and 12-night expeditions immerse travelers in some of the world’s most uncharted lands, home to lush jungles, impressive cave systems, vivid underwater ecosystems, and Indigenous communities. Snorkeling and diving excursions invite possible sightings of … [Read more...]

Resorts World Cruises, Asia’s homegrown international cruise line has been voted Best Cruise Line at the recent TTG Travel Awards 2023. Asia Pacific’s most prestigious travel industry awards was held in Bangkok this year on 28 September 2023. The TTG Travel Awards has been recognizing the best of Asia Pacific’s travel industries for over four decades with the casting of votes by industry … [Read more...]

Cruise line operator Carnival Corporation (CCL) posted record revenue and its first quarterly profit since 2020 as bookings surged, but shares fell on a weaker-than-expected profit outlook, as rising fuel costs could start to weigh on margins. Carnival earned a $1.07 billion profit, its first since 2020 when pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions decimated the company’s core business. Full … [Read more...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and all Carnival Corp. brands have agreed to new usage agreements with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to prioritize emission reductions, educational partnerships and investment in businesses in the city. The large lines, which sail from the Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals, have made a half-dozen new agreements with the NYCEDC … [Read more...]

The Port Authority of Jamaica, PAJ, is looking to test the stability of the soil at East Harbour, the site of the planned development of a cruise terminal in the coastal town of Port Antonio, Portland. The terminal is slated for development on lands that incorporate a 68-acre property known as Folly. East Harbour neighbours the West Harbour, which houses the Errol Flynn Marina, but appears to be … [Read more...]

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is set to begin its 2023-24 Antarctic season with new and enhanced measures to support safe and environmentally responsible travel to the region. Among the latest action IAATO members will be taking for Antarctica this season are the introduction of 17 new trial site guidelines and enhanced geofenced time areas in the Gerlache … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is thrilled to announce the debut of four captivating entertainment shows aboard its newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur™ – A Heritage of Perfection – launching in November 2023. The new, extraordinary productions celebrate the legacy of Broadway and its influence on at-sea entertainment, showcasing the talents of world-class performers, breathtaking choreography, … [Read more...]

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) achieved a milestone in its pursuit of reducing emissions by becoming the first cruise company to connect to shoreside electricity in Iceland. Yesterday, September 19, expedition vessel MS Maud linked to Iceland’s power grid at Faxagardur terminal in Reykjavík, the result of close collaboration between HX and Faxaflóahafnir sf (Associated Icelandic Ports). By plugging … [Read more...]