Cruise News
World Dream arrives in Singapore ahead of relaunch
There are currently 187 crew members aboard, each of whom has completed a 14-day quarantine on the cruise ship prior to arrival in the city state.
United States cruise sector could return by December
Carnival chief executive, Arnold Donald, has said the cruise sector could return to the United States in as little as 30 days should the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention lift a ‘no sail’ order.
Princess hands over two ships to P&O Cruises Australia
Princess Cruises has completed the official transfer of Golden Princess and Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia. Both ships played an instrumental role in the evolution of Princess.
Swan Hellenic orders third Vega-class ship as return nears
Swan Hellenic and Helsinki Shipyard have entered into a contractual agreement for a third Vega-class expedition cruise vessel. The line hopes to return to operation in 2021.
Marella Cruises extends booking flexibility offer
Marella Cruises and TUI River Cruises have announced they will offer additional flexibility to customers. The TUI-owned pair will extend an existing free amends policy on all new bookings until December 31st.
MSC Magnifica returns to service in Europe
The vessel becomes the second MSC Cruises ship to welcome guests back on board since the cruise line restarted operations in August. MSC Grandiosa was the first to return.
Portsmouth welcomes first international cruise in seven months
SeaDream 1, operated by SeaDream Yacht Club, stopped by the south of England port to pick up passengers for a transatlantic voyage to the Caribbean.
American Cruise Lines prepares to welcome American Melody
American Melody, the fourth new ship in American Cruise Lines’ acclaimed modern riverboat series, is on schedule for delivery to the Mississippi River next year.
Fred. Olsen rejigs refund guarantee to woo passengers
The updated guarantee allows guests making a new booking for 2021 to move their deposit to any other cruise already on sale without any additional fees before they pay their final balance.
Hurtigruten to launch new expedition cruise company
Cruise line Hurtigruten will reorganise its global operations as the sector battles back from the Covid-19 shutdown. The company plans to establish a separate expedition entity.
Dream Cruises seeks Singaporean recruits as relaunch nears
Genting Cruise Lines has taken the unusual step of beginning a recruitment drive among local Singaporean workers. The move comes Dream Cruises’ World Dream prepares to sail next month.
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Hurtigruten unveils more detail on Dover sailings
Hurtigruten has unveiled its 2021/2022 expedition brochure, highlighting the adventurous itineraries guests can embark on next year from Dover onboard the newly refurbished ship MS Maud.