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Qatar to host MSC World Europa's naming ceremony
MSC Cruises will hold the naming ceremony for the MSC World Europa in Qatar on Nov. 13.
The ceremony will also serve to inaugurate the new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha.
MSC said naming the ship in Doha "demonstrates MSC's overall commitment to Qatar and the continued importance of the Middle East, where MSC Cruises is … read more
Holland America Line's 2022 'Culinary Cruises' welcome celebrity chefs from its Culinary Council bac
Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line "Culinary Cruise" in 2022 with a member from the line's Culinary Council. The celebrity chefs will share their expertise and secrets on everything from the correct way to make a sushi roll and how to perfectly temper… read more
Cruise tourism market is forecasted to be appraised at US$ 17.4bn. by 2032
The global cruise tourism market is forecasted to be appraised at US$ 17.4 Billion by 2032, up from US$ 5.3 Billion in 2022, advancing at a CAGR of 11.97% during the forecast period.
According to Future Market Insights, the launch of novel inventive ships with technological advancements and numerous onboard activities for the travellers to… read more
Royal Caribbean first cruise line to upgrade internet fleetwide with SpaceX
Royal Caribbean International has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to utilize its Starlink satellite internet service across its fleet. The deal makes Royal Caribbean the first cruise line to sign up to Starlink, which offers high-speed, low-latency connectivity.
The internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean … read more
Regent Seven Seas Cape Town cruise is fastest seller of the 2024 season
The ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises launched sales for its 2024/25 Voyage Collection in the last week of August and has reported its largest-ever single-day booking period.
Demonstrating what the cruise line called the continued and growing appetite of luxury travellers, Regent beat its previous largest book… read more
RCL to use SpaceX's Starlink in an industry-first to provide high-speed Internet
Royal Caribbean Group announced its plan to implement SpaceX's Starlink– making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. The innovative broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International,… read more
NCL officially welcomes leading-edge Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic… read more
Carnival Luminosa opens for sale
Carnival Cruise Line announced that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022 before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May.
When Carnival Luminosa arrives to Australia in just three short months, it will be t… read more
Silversea to transit Suez Canal six times in 2024/25, with port calls in Saudi
Silversea Cruises will offer six cruises through the Suez Canal in 2024 and 2025, with inaugral port calls to Saudi Arabia and expeditions to newly-unlocked UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Silversea’s Suez Canal cruises will be 16 to 17 days, with two of these cruises in November 2024, aboard Silver Spirit and Silver Whisper offering access … read more
Regent Seven Seas to sail Dubai and Cape Town cruises for 2024/25
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will sail a Dubai to Cape Town voyage in December, 2024 and a Cape Town to Athens cruise in 2025, as part of a wider announcement of its 160 itineraries for the 2024/25 season.
The collection spans every continent, from Africa and Arabia, to Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, New England, Alaska, and … read more
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