Royal Caribbean Cruises is in the process of ordering yet another Icon-class cruise ship from shipbuilder Meyer Turku. While details have not been made public, the report says the new vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2025.
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Norwegian Pearl Voyages Interrupted Over Ship Repairs
st week it was announced that Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl European cruise was cut short due to needed repairs.
Viking Ocean Cruises Launches New “Greek Odyssey”
Viking Cruises has announced a new 11-day cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, which will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean over the calm winter season. Sailing roundtrip from Athens beginning in January 2021
Scenic Releases 2019 – 2020 Scenic Eclipse Brochures
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has released its new 2019 – 2020 Scenic Eclipse brochures featuring cruise and land-cruise options.
Norwegian Encore to Feature Art by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo
Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed that Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, the award-winning Spanish artist, created the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November 2019.
Azamara Club Cruises Announces New Destinations
Azamara Club Cruises®, the cruise line known for its Destination Immersion® programming, today revealed its 2018-19 sailings for the brand’s newest addition, Azamara PursuitSM.
Dreamlines Raises $19 Million Growth Capital
Hamburg-based Dreamlines has announced its most recent investment round of €18 million euro. This is the latest backing of the online cruise marketplace in the last 12 months.
Uniworld Christens New Brand for Youthful Adventure Seekers
According to news from the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the company is creating a new product for Millennials. U BY UNIWORLD, set to launch sales in March 2017 and begin sailings in early 2018.
Royal Caribbean to Pick Instagram Extraordinary Explorer
According to research from Royal Caribbean, holiday seekers use social media as their inspiration for booking trips. In keeping with the study’s findings, the cruise company is now offering the ultimate internship for a lucky Instagram aficionado.
Odessa Welcomes MedCruise General Assembly
More than 100 participants are expected at Odessa during the 48th MedCruise General Assembly at Hotel Bristol, a round table meeting dedicated to cruise and yacht tourism.
Holland America Line Donates $100,000 To Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation
In news from Holland America, to honor of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s work, the leading cruise company has donated $100,000 to the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation (DTPF). The donation follows Tutu’s appearance as a special lecturer of ms Amsterdam’s Grand World Voyage
Windstar Cruises Offers Yacht Style Cruises for 2013
If you’re one of those travelers that thinks of yacht style cruising first, Windstar Cruises has just announced the debut of their Star Pride, and the 2014 Pride Voyage Collection. An “all suite” affair that features new iteneraries for 2013, Windstar’s excursion into the Black Sea is just the ticket for the modern day Jason and his or her Argonauts.
Tallink Grupp Shows Off Efficiency Even Despite Loss
Estonian’s AS Tallink Grupp has just released their Q1 profit and loss figures for 2013. According to their release the passenger shipping line lost some €17.7 million euro, down €1.3 million in red ink from last year’s figures at the same time.
Carnival Sails Away from Europe
Carnival Cruise Lines is apparently sailing away from Europeans headed to more profitable distant shores. Blaming rising airfare costs and other market problems in Europe, the cruise giant has decided to port Carnival Legend in Australia rather than in Barcelona and the Med.
Cruise Black Sea to Headquarter in Burgas
In news from Bulgaria, the world’s biggest cruise company, Royal Caribbean, and INFLOT World Wide shipping announced establishing Burgas as home to the CRUISE BLACK SEA Association.