From the early days when cruise ships could carry only a few hundred passengers to the…
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Overcoming unprecedented challenges during the construction of Silver Origin
After a great display of resilience, determination and fine European craftsmanship from Dutch shipyard De Hoop,…
Continue ReadingNorwegian Cruise Line: update on suspension of sailings
Due to the current global environment, Norwegian Cruise Line is extending the suspension of all sailings…
Continue ReadingCosta Smeralda completes first LNG bunkering in Marseille, France
Last week the Port of Marseille Fos, Shell and Carnival carried out the first “ship-to-ship” LNG…
Continue ReadingNorwegian Cruise Line introduces selection of aspirational voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a selection of bucket list voyages to over 20 new destinations…
Continue ReadingOrlando Ashford to leave Holland America Line
Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford announced that he will be leaving the company at the…
Continue ReadingHANSEATIC nature: one year of exploring the world
Last week marked a special milestone for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: the HANSEATIC nature – sister ship to…
Continue ReadingSuspension of the cruise industry: the financial impact
As the world continues to face the challenges related to COVID-19, the suspension of global cruise…
Continue ReadingHapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2 uses environmentally friendly cold ironing while birthed in Hamburg
The EUROPA 2 is now using cold ironing at the Cruise Center Altona in Hamburg, Germany.…
Continue Reading‘Lift and Shift’ with Royal Caribbean
To provide peace of mind in vacation planning, Royal Caribbean Group is extending its “Cruise with Confidence” cancellation…
Continue ReadingHolland America Line cancels all Alaska, Europe, Canada/New England sailings and the fall Grand Africa Voyage
With travel restrictions continuing for the near future due to global health concerns, Holland America Line…
Continue ReadingPrincess Cruises cancels cruises through the end of summer
Due to reduced air flight availability, the closure of cruise ports in regions around the world…
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