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P&O Cruises cancels all departures into 2021
All Caribbean cruises are cancelled until the end of January next year, while all cruises from and to Southampton are cancelled through February.
Carnival to sell 18 ships as demand sinks
Carnival Corporation has confirmed it will continue to shrink the size of its fleet as the cruise sector struggles to return from the Covid-19 shutdown.
Hurtigruten adds new UK itineraries from Dover
Hurtigruten has added a new adventurous British Isles itinerary to its Dover departures programme. Sailings will depart on April 27th, July 4th and August 1st next year onboard the refurbished MS Maud.
Fred. Olsen launches new Borealis cruise options
Sailings for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ second new ship, Borealis, have gone on sale, with the inaugural programme featuring a number of itineraries setting sail from Liverpool in 2021.
MSC Magnifica expected to return in October
MSC Cruises has delayed the return of MSC Magnifica, with the first departures now expected on October 19th. Simultaneously, the company also extended MSC Grandiosa’s current sailings through to the end of the year
Saga Group to raise fresh capital in wake of Covid-19 losses
The travel and insurance group has reported a loss of £55 million for the six months to the end of July as the it battles the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic
Marella Cruises unveils 2021 winter itineraries
Marella Cruises has announced its winter 2021 programme, giving details of new ports of call and itineraries. The departures go on sale today.
Cunard opens booking for 2022 World Voyage
During the trip, the iconic ocean liner will make calls to Greece, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Australia and Bali, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Italy and Portugal.
Costa Cruises to pull out of South America this winter
All cruises aboard Costa Fascinosa, Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica ships in South America, with embarkations scheduled before April next year have been cancelled.
Borealis joins Fred. Olsen fleet in Scotland
The ship arrived at Babcock’s Rosyth Facilities this afternoon after sailing beneath the iconic Forth and Queensferry bridges. The second of the new ships, Bolette, is due to arrive in mid-September.
Bruzzone appointed to new vice president role with Silversea
Silversea Cruises has appointed Roberto Bruzzone to the new role of senior vice president of marine operations with the company. He will report directly to Silversea chief executive, Roberto Martinoli.
Brittany Ferries cuts further routes as demand falls
The ferry operator said the move follows decisions by the UK government to impose quarantine restrictions on travellers arriving from Spain, and more recently France.