Cruise Events
Crystal Symphony successfully completes sea trials
Crystal Symphony, the second ship by Crystal to resume operations following the recent return of Crystal Serenity, has successfully completed sea trials in anticipation of its inaugural cruise from Athens, Greece, on September 1st. Currently in the final stages of an extensive refurbishment at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste, Italy, the ship carried a full […] Read more
Silver Nova: Senior Officers Onboard
On August 14th, Silver Nova will embark its first passengers for its inaugural cruise departing from Venice. Silversea Cruises has announced the lineup of its expert senior officers for what will be one of the most environmentally-conscious cruise ships ever built. Silver Nova will visit many of the Adriatic’s most iconic destinations in seven days, […] Read more
Emerald Sakara Embarks on Inaugural Cruise
Emerald Cruises‘ second luxury vessel, Emerald Sakara, set sail from Piraeus port on August 5 for its sold-out inaugural cruise against the captivating backdrop of ancient Athens. The following morning, its twin ship, Emerald Azzurra, officially welcomed it to the fleet as both ships embarked on a picturesque journey through the Corinth Canal. Under the […] Read more
Norwegian Viva delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line
The cutting-edge vessel by Norwegian Cruise Line is now officially part of the fleet, following its delivery to the operator on August 3rd. This marks the nineteenth addition to NCL’s fleet and the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class, built at the acclaimed Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. This historic event heralds the arrival […] Read more
Celebrity Cruises wins 18 Wine Spectator Awards
The cruise company is undoubtedly among the most frequent winners of the prestigious “Best Of Awards of Excellence,” thanks to its various restaurants spread across the fleet. Celebrity Cruises has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for their wine offerings. Celebrity was […] Read more
Two sisters will be the godmothers of Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has revealed the godmothers of Celebrity Ascent, the new ship that will join the fleet in the next month of November. Sandy Yawn, known for her appearance on the famous Bravo TV series “Below Deck,” along with her sister Michelle Dunham, founder of the Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA), have been selected as […] Read more
Explora I sets sail for its inaugural voyage
Explora I, the first ship of the Explora Journeys fleet, has begun its inaugural journey with a seven-night cruise that will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands before heading towards Reykjavik, Iceland. The journey has been designed to emphasize the company’s “Ocean State […] Read more
Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux Delivered
On Tuesday, August 1st, the coastal cruise ships Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux were officially handed over to Havila Voyages during a ceremony at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. “A milestone for the company,” says CEO Bent Martini. On Tuesday afternoon Turkish time, the Norwegian flag and the flag of Havila Voyages were finally hoisted […] Read more
Crystal Announces Plans for Four New Ships in 6 Years
During an executive briefing for media and travel agents aboard a short preview cruise of Crystal Serenity, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is collaborating with their advisors and financiers to sign a memorandum of understanding with two European shipyards for four new ships. This will include two classic ships […] Read more
Havila: Sustainability and Environmental Report
Havila Voyages is actively working to reduce emissions and meet future environmental requirements. “Last year we made history. We were the first cruise line in the world to sail into the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with zero emissions and zero noise,” says CEO Bent Martini. “This is clear proof and underlines our ambitions. […] Read more
