A cruise ship named Mediterranea, operated by Adora Cruises, began its maiden voyage from Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province on Sunday. 　 The ship started to serve the Chinese market on Sept. 30 this year. It is 292 meters long and has a gross tonnage of 86,000 metric tons. It is the largest cruise ship currently in operation in China. 　 The ship Mediterranea is full of rich Mediterranean … [Read more...]

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The $16 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in South Africa’s main port of Durban has been officially inaugurated by the country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the start of South Africa’s 2023-24 cruise season. The building was devised and funded by MSC Cruises and its black economic empowerment partner African Armada Consortium and together with Transnet National Ports Authority created … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises announced a new infrastructure development programme for Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. The heads of agreement was signed at a ceremony today in Bimini attended by the country’s Prime Minister The Honourable Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Honourable Chester Cooper along with other government officials. The cruise … [Read more...]

A three-year world cruise has been canceled less than two weeks before it was scheduled to set sail. Life at Sea Cruises’ first three-year sailing was announced in March and promised passengers willing to fork out at least $29,999 per year — a one-of-a-kind voyage organized by parent company, Turkey-based Miray Cruises, that would cover 130,000 miles, 375 ports, and 135 countries. One woman, … [Read more...]

Life at Sea Cruises’ three-year cruise scheduled to set sail this month has officially been canceled. Passengers who signed up for the headline-making voyage — which was originally due to depart from Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov. 1 and visit seven continents, 135 countries and 375 ports — received news of its cancellation on Nov. 17, CNN reported. Full story 3-Year World Cruise Abruptly Canceled 2 … [Read more...]

Right now the Carnival Breeze cruise ship is sailing through the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, or perhaps paying a call on the Western Caribbean ports of Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. But earlier this week, she was docked at Galveston’s cruise terminal 1, steps away from the Strand and Harborside Drive. Every six weeks or so, off-duty employees and those of third-party staffing company MLSBC are … [Read more...]

On Wednesday, 22 November 2023, AIVP and MedCruise held the 10th meeting of the joint Working Group (“WG”) on Cruises and Port Cities. The online rendez- vous was co-hosted by Mr. José Sánchez, representing AIVP and Mrs. Noemi Frascella, Director of the MedCruise Board of Directors. After the opening greetings from Mr. Nicky Guerrero and Ms. Anja Lohrum – respectively Medcruise Secretary General … [Read more...]

Seabourn celebrated a historical moment when Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the line’s two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, sailed together side by side for the first time on Wednesday. The sister ships met at the entrance to the picturesque Neko Harbor, surrounded by towering icescapes, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit’s maiden season in Antarctica. To commemorate the … [Read more...]

Back in 2022, Dondra Ritzenthaler — wearing an aviator’s flight suit à la “Top Gun: Maverick” — energetically took to Celebrity Apex’s theater stage to address travel advisors attending the Dream Vacations and CruiseOne national conference. At the time, she was Celebrity’s senior vice president of sales, trade support and service, and delivered a razzle-dazzle, motivational talk designed to keep … [Read more...]

The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal of ThPA S.A., with the name “Alexander the Great”, took place today, (November 22, 2023) at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki, by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianides, and the Executive Chairman of the BoD of ThPA S.A., Thanos Liagkos. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Interior for … [Read more...]

Riverside Luxury Cruises, the new all-inclusive, luxury European river cruise brand, announced its Complimentary Indulgences Black Friday Offer today. Travellers will receive up to 500 euros onboard credit when they mention HOLIDAY23 and book a spring 2024 luxury river cruise aboard any Riverside Mozart and Riverside Ravel spring itineraries, departing March 24 through June 30, 2024. Guests can … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has unveiled details of its much-anticipated 2025-26 Australia and New Zealand program, featuring the Down Under debut of the impressive flagship Discovery Princess, as well as the longest-ever World Cruise to sail roundtrip from Australia – a record-breaking, 114-night voyage onboard Crown Princess. All told, the 2025-26 Australia/New Zealand season will encompass three ships – … [Read more...]

Guests can benefit from big savings on a host of sailings as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its week-long Black Friday event. From 21st November, guests can save up to £300 per person on a selection of cruises in on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral. On top of this, guests can enjoy additional savings on selected suites and single … [Read more...]

Carnival chefs are cooking up the largest Thanksgiving meal in the cruise line’s 51-year history, as they expect to serve more than 48,000 pounds of turkey this year – a 14 percent increase over last year. And for guests who prefer a vegan option, Carnival is offering a special menu with all-plant-based protein for the first time this year as well. The popularity of sailing during the holiday … [Read more...]

BC Tours, the company specialising in the provision of tourist services for cruises that is part of Alsa, has announced today that it has completed in Lisbon the acquisition of Ibercruises, a leading travel agency in Portugal specialised in providing handling services for the main cruise lines. With offices in Lisbon and Funchal that cater for the ports of Lisbon, Oporto and Portimao, Funchal and … [Read more...]

A former fish and chip shop owner who was “bitten by the travel bug” 30 years ago has marked a total of 2,500 nights with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Kevin Harrison, who is set to turn 75 on his current adventure to the Caribbean, took his first cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 1993 and has stuck with the company ever since – completing more than 100 cruises, including 15 around the world. To … [Read more...]

The Port of Malaga is one step closer to its compromise with sustainability through the initiative Green Port, which includes the supply of alternative energies for the ships that will dock in the port facilities and request it. In this case, last Thursday, 2nd of November, for the first time, the Port Authorities made the operation of the Liquified Natural Gas supply from the Port of Malaga to … [Read more...]

Committed to the development of a new generation of zero-emission ships, PONANT has selected the Syroco EfficientShip platform to support the design and digital modelling of the innovative Swap2Zero project. A digital twin based on physics and artificial intelligence will make it possible to simulate the behaviour of the different components of the ship to evaluate her energy consumption and … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises announced that its 1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition three new dining options: Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlor serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavors from artisan ice … [Read more...]