First launch for the Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line announced yesterday that its latest ship, the Norwegian Encore, has successfully completed an important milestone in its construction by leaving its dry dock for the first time from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Norwegian Encore will remain in the shipyard's port for its final phase...
READING TIME: 2 minPonant soon united for life with Paul Gauguin Cruises
Ponant, the world leader in luxury shipping and the leading French cruise ship owner, announces the upcoming acquisition of Paul Gauguin Cruises, a long-time specialist and internationally renowned for its expertise in destinations such as Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and the South Pacific.
READING TIME: 1 min165 million $ to renovate the Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has just announced that the Allure of the Seas, inaugurated in 2016, will be the second Oasis class vessel to benefit from the Royal Amplified modernization program. $165 million will be invested in the creation and implementation of new infrastructure and activities on board such as the...
READING TIME: 1 minAlready 20 million passengers for MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises celebrated a key milestone this weekend by welcoming its 20-millionth passenger aboard the Miami-based MSC Seaside, a testament to the company's expansion, which began operating cruise ships in 2003 and quickly established itself as a major player in the industry. Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Croisières, said:" This...
READING TIME: 1 minCelebrity Flora, the first ship specially designed for the Galapagos Islands
Two years after announcing the construction of its future ship specially designed for sailing across the Galapagos Islands, a...
Norwegian Cruise Line with “ Meet the Winemaker 2019/2020 ”
For the 4th consecutive year, Norwegian Cruise Line will welcome its now famous Meet the Winemaker programme aboard its...
Why are tourist cruises from Singapore so successful ?
Singapore’s geographical location could have been a handicap. The city-state is located in the south of the Malaysian peninsula....
Tourism in Cuba: no more US cruises
The Trump Administration has imposed new restrictions on visits by US citizens to Cuba, prohibiting ships of cruises from...
Costa launches new Nordic Urban Walking excursions
Constantly looking for new experiences to offer its guests, Costa Croisières presents a new activity to complete its offer:...
Tourism in Venice: why does the city drag its feet to keep cruise ships away?
There was an incident on the central canal of Giudecca (Venice) that did not cause any casualties. All the...