Cruise Events

Swan Hellenic: Delivery of SH Diana.

Swan Hellenic took delivery of SH Diana on March 31st, the latest of three ships in the fleet now operating in the Baltic Sea. SH Diana will sail to Palermo, from where she will embark on her inaugural cruise, “Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors”, which will take guests to some of the most fascinating […] Read more

GPH’s latest projects in the Western Mediterranean

During a conference held at Seatrade Cruise Globalon March 29, Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest independent cruise terminal operator, announced the latest updates on its projects in the Western Mediterranean region. Javier Rodriguez Sanchez, Regional Director West Med Asia, provided an update on the improvements GPH will be making to the Alicante Cruise Port.  […] Read more

Silversea: exclusive benefits on select departures

Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has introduced a new promotion called Suite Upgrades, which offers travelers who book a cruise by May 31, 2023, exclusive benefits on select voyages departing before May 31, 2024. The limited-time promotion, available on door-to-door fares only, includes up to a two-category suite upgrade on select itineraries, for […] Read more

Fairytale cruises from Singapore with Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board announce their collaboration to bring “fairytale” cruises to Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products , and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Trade, S. Iswaran. The parties recently signed an agreement that will run for a full 5 years from […] Read more

MSC World America: sales open

MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC World America, the second of its innovative World Class ships to be launched in April 2025, offering sustainable cruising with new immersive experiences at sea. MSC World America will sail from MSC Cruises’ brand new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, the largest cruise terminal in North America when completed, […] Read more

MSC and Formula 1 offer an unforgettable experience

During this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, MSC Crociere is partnering with Formula 1 to offer an unforgettable experience from November 24 to 26. The goal is to provide a 360-degree Grand Prix experience that will give participants the thrill of the last race of the season onboard MSC Virtuosa, one of the company’s most […] Read more

Silversea: Laying the keel of Silver Ray

Silversea Cruises and MEYER WERFT celebrated the keel laying of Silver Ray at the Papenburg shipyard in Germany, a centuries-old shipbuilding tradition that marks the beginning of a ship’s construction. Silver Ray, the second ship in Silversea’s Nova class, is expected to enter service in the summer of 2024, joining its sister ship, Silver Nova, […] Read more

Oceania names newest ship “Allura”

The spectacular new “Vista” doesn’t sail until this May. And Oceania had already named its next luxury liner. 2023 is the 20th Anniversary of the birth of Oceania Cruises. The luxury cruise line circles the world in its small, beautifully appointed ships. And every one of their 6 vessels has been refurbished in just the […] Read more

Scenic Eclipse II: sea trials completed

Scenic Eclipse II, the new ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht from Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, has successfully completed her sea trials and returned to the 3.Maj shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, for final trim before her maiden voyage on April 13. Sea trials are a significant milestone in launching a ship, and Scenic Eclipse II was put […] Read more

SH Diana: christening date announced

SH Diana, Swan Hellenic‘s third and largest cultural expedition cruise ship, will be christened in Amsterdam on May 4th by the visionary luxury travel icon Valerie Ann Wilson. The christening of the new, specially designed Ice Class ship will be attended by Swan Hellenic‘s top management, local dignitaries, VIP guests, media and members of the […] Read more