Saturday, 26 May 2012

Cruise News

Viking delays Freya, Njord launch

Thursday, 15 March 2012

The plan to simultaneously launch four Longships has been thwarted with Viking River Cruises announcing that Viking Freya and Viking Njord will now be launched in mid-April rather than March as originally scheduled.

MSC confirms Preziosa

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Lengthy negotiations have finished between MSC Cruises and the STX France ship yard, with the cruise line officially taking over a 140,000 tonne vessel originally purchased by Libyan Maritime Authority.

Caribbean Princess sailing cancelled

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess will return to San Juan today following the cancellation of a seven-night southern Caribbean voyage due to propulsion problems.

Ancient Istanbul - Embarkation Port for new MSC Divina

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The ancient seaport of Istanbul will play a key role in MSC Cruises’ East Mediterranean program for the 138,000-tonne MSC Divina, to be launched in Marseille in late May this year.

Royal dining offerings for Princess

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Princess Cruises has announced the array of dining options on offer aboard new build Royal Princess ahead of her launch in June 2013.

Epic communication with Norwegian iConcierge

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Allin Interactive to develop a revolutionary smart phone application that enables communication between iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows7 users sailing aboard Norwegian Epic.

Carnival slides into Avoca

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines splashed into the Central Coast for the very first time on 26 February, bringing its world record breaking 30 metre slip and slide to Avoca Markets.

Tennant locals pay Titanic tribute

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Two women from an outback Territory town will lay a wreath at the Titanic wreck site on behalf of the Australian people next month.

Holland America Line’s Onboard Digital Workshop Program Expanded

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Complimentary courses teach array of digital skills

eWaterways announces GSA for "Royal Crown" with exclusive deals on popular European River Cruising itineraries for Australians

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

eWaterways the niche and river cruise experts, has announced the expansion of their luxury cruise portfolio with the charter of the stunning river yacht, Royal Crown, for next three years.

Carnival Cruise Lines Trade Brigade marches Down Under

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Six Carnival Sales Team Members with 162 years combined experience head to Australia to partner with the Complete Cruise Solution team.

RCCL doubles Southampton presence

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Royal Caribbean has announced the deployment of an additional ship to the U.K. with 3,114-passenger Adventure of the Seas arriving on 24 May 2013.

Norwegian unveils Chef’s Table fleet wide

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

The ultra exclusive ‘Chef’s Table’ will now be offered fleet-wide on Norwegian ships.

Minerva Swan dives into new look

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Swan Hellenic's discovery led cruise ship, Minerva, has set sail on her first spring cruise following a multi-million pound refurbishment.

Love Boat break up

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

The original Pacific Princess that shot to fame as the setting of cult Aaron Spelling television show, “The Love Boat” has been reportedly been sold to a Turkish demolition company.

Costa Concordia salvage efforts

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Six working plans have been submitted for the salvaging of Costa Concordia with three of the ten world-leading companies declining to tender due to previous commitments.

SeaDream Yacht Club Announces Webinar For Travel Professionals

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Following its established pattern of conducting teleconference training calls for travel professionals, SeaDream Yacht Club will hold a Webinar on Thursday, March 15 at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, 12 noon Mountain and 11am Pacific time.

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Monday, 12 March 2012

Priscilla Presley for American Queen

Monday, 12 March 2012

The ‘King of Rock n ’Roll’s’ former Queen was named the godmother of the Great American Steamboat Company’s American Queen last week.

Orion 2013 sailings released

Monday, 12 March 2012

Dubbed the "cruise to do when you have been everywhere" Orion Expedition Cruises have released their 2013 sailings following the announcement that one of their vessels, Orion II will be returned to its owners at the end of this year.

Costa Allegra update

Monday, 12 March 2012

The compensation package for Costa Allegra passengers following the onboard fire in late February has been announced.

A Romantic re-launch for Costa

Monday, 12 March 2012

The fully revamped Costa neoRomantica set sail on her maiden voyage from Savona, Italy early this month following a private naming ceremony.

Carnival Corporation & Plc Reports First Quarter Results

Monday, 12 March 2012

Carnival Corporation & plc announced non-GAAP net income of $13 million, or $0.02 diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012.

SeaDream Yacht Club Releases 2013 European Schedule

Monday, 12 March 2012

SEADREAM YACHT CLUB just released their 2013 European voyage schedule, first giving their past guests advance notice, then going out to the public at large.