The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated a construction milestone as their upcoming superyacht, Ilma, was floated out at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This traditional maritime event gathered senior leaders and shipbuilders, marking the exciting moment when Ilma touched the water for the first time.
Holland America Line has completed shore power installation on its entire fleet, marking a significant milestone in sustainability efforts. This initiative began in 2006, and now all their ships, including the newest ones, can connect to shore power during port visits, reducing emissions and noise.
The crew member who was reported missing from the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, has been located and is safe. The Serenade of the Seas arrived at the port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday, September 26, as part of its 7-day round-trip Canada cruise from Boston. However, after the ship departed from Sydney, the crew failed to return by 5 p.m.
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant tax increase targeting tourists and cruise ship passengers to bolster its budget for initiatives including additional shelter accommodations, poverty measures, and healthcare support, among other vital services. Hester van Buren, the city's finance chief, expressed the city's commitment to sparing its residents from higher costs while shifting the burden towards visitors.
Christopher Prelog, the President of Windstar Cruises, is marking a significant milestone in his career as he celebrates three years at the helm of the small ship cruise line. Prelog has steered Windstar Cruises through a remarkable period of change, cementing the company's position as a leading player in the luxury cruise industry. According to a recent release by the company, Windstar has witnessed substantial growth and innovation under his guidance.
Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventures, has proudly announced its global membership in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry association.
The cruise ship Pacific Explorer which departed Auckland on Friday, had to divert its course and respond to a distress call from a New Zealand-flagged yacht, which had a broken mast.
Tragically, one life was lost during the incident involving the distressed yacht. Maritime New Zealand's Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed.
Silversea Cruises has taken a step to recognize the contributions of its dedicated crew members. The company has announced its latest initiative, the "Job Well Done" (JWD) Card program, which aims to celebrate outstanding performance within its crew ranks. The program is a token of appreciation and an opportunity for supervisors, managers, officers, and petty officers to recognize and reward a job well done by any fellow crew member.
After two decades in the AIDA fleet and over 800 voyages through the most beautiful regions of the world, Aida Cruises bid final farewell to AIDAaura. With a mixture of nostalgia and gratitude, the entire fleet pays tribute to their ship, which has explored more of our planet than any of their other ships combined.
Oceania Cruises announced today that its latest addition to the fleet, the Vista, has achieved a perfect score of 100 in the recent United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The unannounced U.S.P.H.
