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 2012Carnival 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 2012Two 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 2012Complimentary 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 2012eWaterways 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 2012Six 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 2012Following 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 2012Carnival 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 2012SEADREAM YACHT CLUB just released their 2013 European voyage schedule, first giving their past guests advance notice, then going out to the public at large.








