Cruise Events
Seven Seas Grandeur: cutting of the first plate
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has begun construction of Seven Seas Grandeur, with the ship’s steel cutting ceremony taking place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. “Seven Seas Grandeur will be the culmination of Regent’s rich history of offering discerning travelers unrivaled experiences with every imaginable luxury included and immersive exploration around the world,” said Jason […] Read more
Ambassador Cruise Line: new cruise company
Ambassador Cruise Line, the new cruise line dedicated to the over-50s, is the first new British cruise line to be launched since 2010. The Purfleet, Essex, U.K.-based company, backed by London-based private equity firm Njord Partners LLP, plans to begin sailing its first ship in April 2022. The Ambassador Cruise Line management team consists of […] Read more
Windstar Cruises: Renovated Star Pride delivered
Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The yacht is the third and last of the line’s Star Plus Class yachts to be lengthened and transformed in a multi-year, $250 million project that is considered the most complex and comprehensive refurbishment […] Read more
Viking Saturn: the new ship from Viking Cruises
Viking has announced that its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn, will join the company’s award-winning fleet in early 2023. The sister ship, with 930 guests, will spend its first season sailing on three new itineraries in Scandinavia and the Nordic countries. “The thousands of guests who participated in our Welcome Back trip to Iceland last […] Read more
American Queen Voyages is born
American Queen Steamboat Company announced that it has now become American Queen Voyages, the new global brand combining American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines. Offering a diverse and comprehensive catalog of North American itineraries, American Queen Voyages includes American Queen Voyages River, American Queen Voyages Lakes & Ocean (welcoming the Victory Cruise Lines […] Read more
Emerald Cruises reveals construction of Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises has announced the construction of a second superyacht, Emerald Sakara, which will be welcomed into the brand’s fleet of cruising yachts in 2023. Emerald Sakara will join sister superyacht Emerald Azzurra sailing in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Black Seas. The addition of a second yacht adds further capacity to keep up with […] Read more
Seabourn: new departure date for Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Cruise Line has updated the restart of Seabourn Quest, one of its ships that has not yet restarted, the new date is set for May 10, 2022. The luxury cruise line, continues its ongoing efforts to develop plans for a full return of cruise travel. The ship will resume service in Europe, where it […] Read more
Ponant: Le Commandant Charcot at the North Pole
Le Commandant Charcot reached the geographic North Pole for the first time with Captain Étienne Garcia at the helm, accompanied by Captain Marchesseau. This is the first time a French ship has reached the North Pole (90,00,000°). “It is a source of great pride to have been at the helm of the first French ship […] Read more
Sea Cloud Spirit christened in Palma de Mallorca
Sea Cloud Spirit has been launched at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca: Sea Cloud Cruises has finally put into service its new three-masted sailing ship. “I wish you to always carry a special spirit across the oceans, as your name promises,” said Gabriela Toran, godmother and wife of ship designer Iñigo Echenique. In […] Read more
Seabourn: Technical Launch for Seabourn Venture
Seabourn Cruise Line recorded a major construction milestone yesterday with an intimate launching ceremony for its new expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The launching ceremony is an age old maritime tradition whereby a ‘godmother’ presides over the celebratory events. A very significant role that was filled by Jarda […] Read more
