Cruise News
Celebrity Flora heads for Galapagos following delivery ceremony
The first ship designed specifically for the beautiful Galapagos Islands – Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Flora – is preparing to embark on her transatlantic journey to her new home following a delivery ceremony.
Silver Shadow set for overhaul in November
Silversea’s all-suite, 388-guest Silver Shadow is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment in November. The renovation will include the creation of a new atrium area on deck five, as well as major enhancements to all guest suites, corridors and many public spaces.
Griffiths appointed captain of Scenic Eclipse
Scenic has announced the appointment of James Griffiths as the captain of Scenic Eclipse. Branded by the cruise line as the world’s first discovery yacht, the vessel is expected to launch in August.
Celebrity Edge arrives in UK ahead of summer season
Celebrity Edge has arrived into the UK today in advance of a summer season sailing in Europe. The ship boasts a wealth of high-tech innovations. One of the most impressive is the latest in facial recognition software; imagine arriving on the ship and going from your transfer to the Magic Carpet in ten minutes.
Aqua Expeditions acquires two new boutique vessels
Singapore-based boutique cruise line Aqua Expeditions has announced two new fleet additions: Aqua Blu and Aqua Nera. Itineraries will cover tropical islands where wildlife, culture and age-old traditions reside in addition to the world’s best diving and snorkelling sites.
Crown Princess arrives in UK ahead of summer cruise season
Crown Princess has arrived in Southampton to begin its spring and summer season in the UK and will be sailing around the British Isles on a series of 12-night voyages.
A-Rosa River Cruises unveils plans for new ship
A-Rosa River Cruises has ordered a new ship, for delivery in spring 2021, with new onboard technology to reduce the line’s environmental footprint, and designed specifically to appeal to families and multi-generational guests.
UK and Ireland see two million cruise passenger departures for first time
Cruise Lines International Association has announced that the number of ocean cruises taken by UK and Irish passengers last year reached over two million for the first time.
MSC Cruises unveils plans for PortMiami terminal
Designed by the award-winning global architecture firm Arquitectonica, MSC Cruises’ exclusive new PortMiami terminals will be capable of hosting two mega cruise ships at the same time, allowing the Company to conduct two turnaround operations simultaneously, handling up to 28,000 passenger movements per day.
Uniworld unveils revamped S.S. Bon Voyage in France
After a meticulous eight-month renovation in the shipbuilding village of Druten in the Netherlands, the ship has now returned to France, setting sail on her maiden voyage.
TripAdvisor moves into cruise review market
TripAdvisor Cruises expands its offering to both new and seasoned cruisers with the ability to consider a cruise holiday, as they read and write cruise ship reviews, share photos and shop for great deals.
Tui Group to move into river cruising in 2020
From summer 2020, Tui Group will be expanding into the river cruise industry following the purchase of three passenger ships. Tui River Cruises will offer adults the flexibility to create their trip when it comes to river cruising, with the option to create bespoke packages to suit their every need.