The small-ship cruise space is getting crowded. First there were the originals, like Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Windstar. More recently came the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (which is already sending a second ship to the Caribbean). Then, the soon-to-debut Four Seasons Yachts. Travel agents say small ships are the biggest thing in travel right now. Full story Four Seasons Yachts Is … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages’ ‘Resilient Lady’ set sail from Portsmouth for the final time this year, marking the end of a spectacular summer season, with over 25,000 passengers travelling from the city. Dubbed the global brand’s UK home port, Portsmouth has become the first in the world to welcome all three Virgin Voyages ships since the new line burst onto the scene in 2021 with a new adults only approach to … [Read more...]

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 170 people on the Radiance of the Seas were sickened with diarrhea and abdominal cramps among other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. The CDC reports that during the last cruise (September 20th– September 27th), 167 out of 2,172 (7.69%) passengers reported being ill during the voyage on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Three of … [Read more...]

In an Australian-first, New South Wales is charging up for a cleaner cruise industry, with a $20 million contract awarded to begin the landmark Shore Power project at White Bay Cruise Terminal. Shore Power is wharf-side infrastructure that provides cruise ships with electricity by connecting to a landside charger, which results in fewer emissions as the engine does not have to stay running while … [Read more...]

Quark Expeditions has named David Marathakis as its new director of sales, Americas. Marathakis officially joined the team earlier this month, bringing with him over 15 years of extensive experience in the travel industry and a solid track record in leadership roles across the travel sector. “With a wealth of industry knowledge, David is set to play a key role in our pursuit of delivering … [Read more...]

Celebrating 25 years of cruising, the Port of Tyne marks a milestone with record-breaking growth in 2023, welcoming 710,000 passengers via cruise and ferry and contributing significantly to the North East’s thriving economy. As the UK’s first smart port, with cutting-edge facilities and a strong commitment to excellence, the Port is proud to remain a premier international gateway, attracting … [Read more...]

Silver Nova, the first of two innovative Nova-class ships from the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand Silversea, has completed its inaugural season in Alaska. Among the many season highlights, iconic photographer and long-time Silversea collaborator Steve McCurry sailed aboard Silver Nova in August, photographing the ship and the destination in his signature style. In the … [Read more...]

Fueled by passion and driven by a love for their community, Inter Miami CF and Royal Caribbean teamed up to fulfill the mission they set when their unprecedented partnership was announced in August 2023: to create memorable experiences for families and fans everywhere, changing the game from ship to pitch around the world. Together with Make-A-Wish, the global nonprofit that creates life-changing … [Read more...]

The NSW government has pumped $20 million into a construction project at White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain in a bid to make docked cruise ships greener. Construction will soon start on the landmark Shore Power project in Sydney’s inner-west which will provide cruise ships with electric chargers so engines can be switched off while docked. The new powered ports will offer ships a landside … [Read more...]

Three months ago, Gebhard Rainer was CEO of Sandals Resorts International, a brand known for its warm, beachy vacations in the Caribbean. Today he is leading HX (formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions), an expedition cruise line associated with cruising to some of the coldest places on the planet. Rainer sat down with cruise editor Andrea Zelinski on the Fridtjof Nansen to talk about what … [Read more...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will launch its inaugural women-only sailing through southern France next year, complete with truffles, chocolate and wine. Mainly catering toward older children and adults, the luxury river cruise brand announced its 2025 lineup on this week, including the new offering, called the “Women-Only Cruise.” Sailing through Burgundy and Provence for eight days, the cruise … [Read more...]

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The Haines Assembly passed its first cruise passenger fee. The tourism director says the move will help the adventure capital be ready for expenditures related to tourism. The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously approved a new tariff on cruise ship passengers. The revenue passenger fee will start next year. Reba Hylton is tourism director for Haines. She said the town, which will host roughly … [Read more...]

The former ocean liner SS United States is slated to become the world’s largest artificial reef. The 990-foot/302-meter vessel, holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by an ocean liner, was purchased earlier this month by Okaloosa County in northwest Florida. The county plans to spend about US$9 million/~€8 million to prep and sink the ship less than 25 miles/40km … [Read more...]

For more than 20 years, the collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic has been synonymous with small-ship modern expedition cruising. Today, (Sept. 26, 2024) the two companies are taking their industry-defining relationship to the next level with the debut of a new name and refreshed co-branded identity, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The launch of the new … [Read more...]

After five months docked in Belfast, the Villa Vie Residences cruise ship could be about to set sail. The ship, which arrived in Belfast to be outfitted and was scheduled to leave on 30 May, should have departed four months ago, but was held up as it needed repairs. Passengers on the world tour were then left stranded in Belfast. The chief executive of the company behind the ship, Mikael … [Read more...]

Back by popular demand, Virgin Voyages’ Summer Season Pass is giving Sailors the chance to WFH (work from helm) all summer long. An idea straight from the entrepreneurial mind of Sir Richard Branson, this month-long adventure at sea is the definition of work-life balance, allowing travelers to keep up with projects and deadlines, all while exploring incredible ports across Europe and the … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises celebrated a major construction milestone today (Sept. 26, 2024) of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The new ship will now transfer to the outfitting quay where construction will continue in anticipation of her Fall 2025 debut. Honoring the hundreds-year-old seafaring … [Read more...]

Hurricane Helene forced the closure of the Cayman’s Port Authority, so the Disney Cruise Lines ship ‘Fantasy’ spent a day in the middle of the ocean. A Disney cruise ship is currently stuck at sea as a result of Hurricane Helene. Disney’s Fantasy had to skip over its scheduled stop at Grand Cayman, the largest of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea, as Helene made landfall in the region. At … [Read more...]

The healthcare initiative between Paul Gauguin Cruises and the government of French Polynesia was honored as the 2024 Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the Seatrade Cruise Awards in Málaga, Spain, on September 10, 2024. The “Taote Gauguin” medical partnership—taote meaning doctor in Tahitian—was launched in October 2023 and provides essential healthcare assistance to some of the most remote … [Read more...]