Costa Cruises announced its comeback in Asia with the cruise ship Costa Serena. From June to September 2023, Costa Serena will offer thirty “charter” voyages, in collaboration with local Asian partners. The signing of the agreements took place in Dubai, aboard Costa Toscana, the flagship of the fleet deployed in the Arabian Gulf for the entire winter season 2022/23.
Crystal Cruises is returning to the world of cruising this summer under a slightly different name. The two ocean liners Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will operate under the brand Crystal - Exceptional at Sea. Previously the luxury ships will receive major refurbishments and enhancements in a Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste.
As part of its pre-cruise advisory program, Carnival Cruise Line is providing tips on what you should do and not do on a cruise. The alerts, which are emailed to incoming passengers, focus on guest safety and behavior guidelines, highlighting things like smoking guidelines on the cruise, as well as rules regarding disruptive behavior and bringing alcohol on board.
The world's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, is currently being built at the Meier shipyard in Turku, Finland. Royal Caribbean International's next-generation ship will feature a number of innovations. Neighborhood Surfside is designed for young families with children.
Princess Cruises has unveiled the first glimpse of the cutting-edge and most innovative ship ever built - Sun Princess, scheduled to debut in early 2024 - as the newest, largest, and most innovative on The Love Boat.
A spectacular three-story dining space and an Arena Theater, inspired by sunlight, make Princess' newest ship an exceptional cruise experience.
Carnival Cruise Line announced canceling a month-long sailings aboard the Carnival Glory in the spring of 2024, due to dry dock refurbishment of the vessel
In a letter to affected guests, Carnival said “In our ongoing efforts to improve our product, the Carnival Glory is now scheduled for dry dock and we regret to inform you that your reservation has been canceled."
Philippines is preparing for what it anticipates will be a record-breaking comeback for the 2023 cruise season. A record 30 cruise ships are scheduled to call at the country’s ports, expected to bring about 128,000 passengers. Expected cruise passengers in 2023 represented a 56% increase compared to the cruise numbers recorded in 2019.
On Friday afternoon, a cruise ship at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil broke away from its moorings and went adrift. MSC Musica was moored at Pier Mauá when an exceptionally powerful wind caused the ship's lines to part and she drifted away from her moorings. The ship quickly restored the mooring lines with the help of a tugboat. Luckily no damages or injuries have been reported.
Portsmouth City Council and the Government plan to meet the 2030 target by supporting more ships with shore power supply alongside the quay in less than two years. Portsmouth international port will be able to support multiple cruise ships that have the capacity to plug-in when they’re berthed.
There is no better way to spend a day at sea than with Disney Cruise Line's Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea for more opportunities to embark on extraordinary adventures next year.
Disney cruise vacations combine an unforgettable day inspired by beloved stories, iconic films, and fan-favorite characters from January through early March from Florida homeports.
