Cruise Events
Explora Journeys: Explora I launch
The launch of EXPLORA I, the first of four luxury cruise ships ordered from the Italian shipbuilding group by the MSC Group’s Cruise Division for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys, took place today at Fincantieri‘s Monfalcone shipyard. With construction having started in June 2021, the unit will enter service at the end of May […] Read more
Silversea: concluding the tale of tales world cruise
Guests traveling aboard the Silver Whisper of Silversea Cruises arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise, the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in 2022. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea President and CEO, and Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, greeted guests at a special gala dinner at […] Read more
Viking: Viking Mars delivered in Ancona
She was delivered today in the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona Viking Mars, new cruise ship for Viking Cruises. The unit will position itself in the small unit market segment. Like the twin units, in fact, she will have a gross tonnage of approximately 47,800 tons, will be equipped with 465 cabins and will be able […] Read more
Explora Journeys: laying of the keel of Explora II
Explora Journeys, the new luxury travel brand of the MSC group, today celebrated the laying of the keel of the second of four luxury ships, EXPLORA II, at Fincantieri in Castellammare di Stabia. The 63,900 GT ship will be delivered in summer 2024. The first ship, EXPLORA I, is currently under construction at the Fincantieri […] Read more
Havila Castor from Bergen on her maiden voyage
Havila Voyages‘ new ship, Havila Castor, is the most environmentally friendly passenger ship in the world and will sail the classic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes. On Thursday morning, May 5, the ship docked in Bergen for the first time after a long voyage from the Tersan shipyard in Turkey. Havila Castor features an […] Read more
Sarah Wikevand will be Godmother of Emerald Azzurra
Swiss-based Emerald Cruises has named Sarah Wikevand, managing director of ROL Cruise, as godmother of its first ocean-going superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, the company announced today. The official naming ceremony for the 100-guest superyacht will take place in Venice on 28 May, 2022. Emerald Cruises describes ROL Cruise as one of the top performing agents for […] Read more
Silversea unveils innovative Silver Nova details
Silversea Cruises presented the latest news on the 11th ship in the fleet, Silver Nova, whose delivery is scheduled for 2023. Built with a revolutionary asymmetrical design, the new ship will offer guests innovative outdoor spaces for an unprecedented approach to the destination, there will be a completely reinvented and outward facing pool terrace; There […] Read more
50 years of Carnival aboard Carnival Celebration
To celebrate its 50th birthday, Carnival Cruise Line presents The Golden Jubilee, which will celebrate the company’s 50-year history, on its latest ship, Carnival Celebration, which will debut in November. The new bar and lounge will be part of the ship’s final area, which has yet to be announced, and will highlight the evolution of […] Read more
Ambience, first Ambassador Cruise Line ship, departs
Ambience, the first ship in the new British fleet of Ambassador Cruise Line, departs Tilbury today for her maiden voyage. The inauguration and renaming ceremony of the Ambience took place yesterday at the London Cruise Terminal in Tilbury. The ship, launched in 1991 as Regal Princess, sailed extensively as Pacific Dawn in Australia and purchased […] Read more
A Great Italian Beauty sets Sail for Silversea
Silver Dawn, the third sister in Silversea’s Muse series set sail from Lisbon last month. The 40,700- ton beauty became Silversea’s 10th ship, and the third the ultra-luxury cruise line has launched in just the last 9 months. She was preceded by Silversea’s purpose-built Galapagos exploration ship, Silver Origin. And she set sail just months […] Read more
