Norwegian Cruise Line is making an important change to help protect the environment by introducing new reusable serveware. This serveware, which looks like a bento box, is made from 50 percent recycled materials. It's designed to make room service more convenient for guests by replacing heavy plates and eliminating the need for plastic wrap.
The legendary Seabourn Odyssey is on her final Alaska voyage before embarking on a new chapter under Mitsui Ocean Cruises in Japan. Before that, the ship will head to dry dock in Vancouver, where she will undergo refurbishment to meet the requirements of the Japanese cruise line and be renamed Mitsui Ocean Fuji.
A fire broke out aboard the China-owned cruise ship Adora Mediterranea while it was docked at South Korea's Jeju Island port, injuring three crew members, reports Cruise Radio. The incident happened just an hour after the ship, formerly known as the Costa Mediterranea, arrived at the port with 2,430 passengers and 736 crew members on board.
Today, August 14, the world's only operational ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, celebrates 20 years in service. The QM2 arrived this morning at the port of Hamburg, Germany where celebrations are already in full swing.
This morning, a reception on board featured invited guests, live music, and ongoing festivities. If weather permits, the ship will join the harbor barges for a mini harbor tour in the evening, traveling from Steinwerder to the Elbphilharmonie.
A crew member was reported missing from the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Dream on Friday, August 9. Carnival confirmed that a female team member went missing while the ship was en route from Cozumel, Mexico, to Galveston, Texas. She is now presumed missing at sea.
Carnival released a statement shared by Cruise Radio and Cruise Hive, stating:
The German shipyard Meyer Werft has secured its largest-ever order: building four cruise ships for Disney Cruise Line by 2031. This new contract is a major boost for the financially struggling shipyard, although the exact value of the order has not been disclosed.
The ships are set to be delivered between 2027 and 2031, with details on their design still in development.
On August 11, 2024, climate activists from Extinction Rebellion once again targeted the IJmuiden lock to disrupt the arrival of a cruise ship. This time, they targeted Seven Seas Mariner, operated by Regent Seven Seas. The protest caused a delay of several hours, but thanks to police intervention, the ship was able to resume its journey to Amsterdam in the evening.
Disney Cruise Line is about to make waves with a major expansion, adding four brand-new ships to its fleet between 2027 and 2031! The big reveal was announced on Saturday by Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with a little help from the iconic musical group All-4-One.
Passengers aboard the Nidri Star 1, a ship offering day cruises to the Ionian Islands, experienced moments of sheer terror as a near-collision incident unfolded with the private mega yacht BLEU DE NÎMES. The Nidri Star 1, carrying approximately 480 passengers, was navigating its usual route when the BLEU DE NIMES, a massive 72.25-meter converted luxury motor yacht, appeared to be sailing directly toward them without slowing down or changing course.
After the official announcement of three new mega cruise ships for Carnival Cruise Line, it seems that another major order for new builds is on the horizon for Carnival Corporation.
