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Europe’s biggest river cruise ship, AmaMagna, was christened at a ceremony in Austria. At 22 metres wide, AmaMagna is almost twice the width of standard river ships and will only sail cruises on the Danube. The ship’s godmother, US travel television host Samantha Brown, broke a champagne bottle against the…
Read More Keep ReadingAllure of the Seas will set sail from Barcelona in May 2020 with added thrills, nightlife and dining. Royal Caribbean has revealed the signature features and innovative experiences coming to the renowned Oasis Class ship as part of a 58-day, $165 million transformations. Allure of the Seas upcoming lineup of new…
Read More Keep ReadingRoald Amundsen will become the first cruise ship to be named in Antarctica, with the naming ceremony to take place in a few months when the expedition vessel makes its way to the White Continent on its maiden Antarctica voyage. Instead of the traditional bottle of champagne smash, a chunk…
Read More Keep ReadingA third environmentally friendly Icon-class ship is to be built for Royal Caribbean International and is set for delivery in 2025. The latest vessel to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will follow the first two Icon-class ships that are due to enter service in 2022 and 2024….
Read More Keep ReadingHurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen has become the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power. The hybrid-powered newbuild left Kleven Verft for its maiden voyage sailing off Norway’s west coast on battery power. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said: This opens a new chapter in maritime history. Hurtigruten…
Read More Keep ReadingBoth Seabourn Venture and her sister ship launching 2022 will carry two U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub 7 submarines designed specifically for Seabourn. The custom submarines will operate excursions for an additional charge from the line’s two upcoming ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships. Each battery-powered sub will carry six guests and one pilot,…
Read More Keep ReadingThe Port of Dover quayside will be transformed into “contemporary garden party” for the naming of Saga Cruises Spirit of Discovery by the Duchess of Cornwall on July 5. Spirit of Discovery naming ceremony Saga’s newest addition will be the first cruise ship to be named in Dover for more…
Read More Keep ReadingMSC Cruises has confirmed that it is to include a daily service charge as part of the cruise fare on new bookings made from 25 June. The cruise line confirmed in a statement: The change will affect bookings made from this date and any bookings made after this date will be…
Read More Keep ReadingFred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it is the first cruise line to work with environmental campaigning organisation, City to Sea, as part of its Refill Campaign. Fred Olsen Refill Campaign Free water stations are in the process of being installed on the Fred Olsen fleet and guest are…
Read More Keep ReadingFollowing the expansion of over 1,700 Land Program offerings, Azamara Club Cruises will remove ‘Club Cruises’ from its name further and become Azamara. Azamara is proud to announce the debut of the largest selection of pre- and post- voyage land programs in the cruise industry. Azamara will offer a total…
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