Cruise News
Silver Dawn floats out for first time in Italy
With the delivery of both Silver Origin and Silver Moon in 2020, and with the delivery of Silver Dawn scheduled for November, Silversea said it was optimistic the sector would recover.
Celestyal Cruises bumps back restart into April
Due to continued international travel restrictions and port closures arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Celestyal Cruises has delayed the start of its season until April 24th.
Fred Olsen. Cruise Lines delays return until May
New ship Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage now due to depart on May 22nd. The former Holland America Line ship was initially due to enter service on April 23rd.
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Marella Cruises extends pause in operations until end of March
Marella Cruises has extended its pause in European operations until March 31st, while long-haul trips are not now expected to return until at least April 30th.
Royal Caribbean Group pushes back return into April
Royal Caribbean International will see the majority of its ships docked until at least April 30th, with only Spectrum of the Seas expected to return earlier, at the end of February.
APT to launch new vessel with Aled Jones tour
To celebrate the launch of a new Travelmarvel ship from APT this year, Aled Jones will be joining the maiden voyage and offering guests two days of exclusive events.
Saga launches range of trips in anticipation of travel return
New holidays include a 12-night tour following the path of the Great Migration through Tanzania and Kenya and an 11-night tour, tracking gorillas through the jungles of Uganda.
Carnival reports huge fourth quarter loss
Carnival Corporation has reported a net loss of $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter of financial 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent a return to operation.
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Brittany Ferries latest vessel takes to water
Salamanca is the second of three E-Flexer class ships ordered by Brittany Ferries and will join sister-ship Galicia, when she enters service in the spring of 2022.
Swan Hellenic opens North America office as relaunch approaches
Based in Fort Lauderdale, the location will offer personal service across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including through a dedicated call centre.
Crystal Endeavor set for summer debut
Originally set to launch in August, construction was delayed as the Covid-19 global health crisis forced a shutdown at MV Werften where she is currently under construction.
MSC Grandiosa delays return until late January
MSC Cruises said it was in the process of contacting all travel agents and guests affected by the cancellation of two cruises onboard MSC Grandiosa in the wake of changing regulations in Italy.