Cruise Events

Emerald Kaia: Construction of the New Yacht Begins

The construction of the highly anticipated next-generation superyacht, Emerald Kaia, the latest addition to Emerald Cruises‘ luxury yacht fleet, has officially begun. The steel-cutting ceremony for Emerald Kaia, a significant milestone in the ship’s construction, took place in Vietnam with an intimate ceremony at the Halong Shipbuilding Company, while the keel-laying ceremony is expected to […] Read more

Viking Takes Delivery of Viking Hathor

Viking Cruises has taken delivery of its new Nile River cruise ship, the Viking Hathor, in a handover ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. Viking Hathor, which can accommodate up to 82 guests in 41 cabins, joins the growing fleet of state-of-the-art Viking ships on the Nile and will sail the popular 12-day […] Read more

Europa 2: A Cruise Dedicated to Meditation

The cruise “ŌHIA Meets IN2BALANCE” a special journey aboard the luxurious MS EUROPA 2, marks a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the renowned Berlin meditation studio ŌHIA. The program is designed to combine meditation, yoga, and hypnosis workshops, offering participants the opportunity to rejuvenate both body and mind.  The cruise departs from Bali, a favorite […] Read more

Ocean Albatros: The First Halal Cruise to Antarctica

Albatros Expeditions has recently announced the first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica: a unique 10-day adventure aboard the Ocean Albatros, which adheres to Muslim traditions while offering breathtaking explorations.  This one-of-a-kind journey, departing on January 3, 2026, will offer a 10-day experience exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Onboard the Ocean Albatros, passengers […] Read more

Windstar Cruises: 40 Years of Sailing

Windstar Cruises, founded by maritime entrepreneurs Karl G. Andrén and Jean-Claude Potier in October 1984, is celebrating 40 years of sailing this year. To mark this significant milestone, the company has planned two special cruises for next October aboard Star Legend and Wind Spirit, departing on October 12 and 13. A special celebration will take […] Read more

Star Legend protagonist of a television series

Star Legend, the elegant and luxurious small cruise ship from Windstar Cruises with a capacity of 312 passengers and all-suite accommodations, has become the star of an episode of “Traveling with Denella Ri’chard,” a critically acclaimed television series. By debuting in the television series, Star Legend aims to win a significant television award. The episode […] Read more

Cruises and ChatGPT: Taoticket’s Innovation

Innovation is in the DNA of Taoticket, which has recently introduced an advanced AI system based on ChatGPT to optimize the cruise booking experience. This bot, trained with data collected over 17 years, is designed to offer personalized support to customers, suggesting them ideal itineraries, ships, and accommodations, and answering questions about excursions, restaurants, and […] Read more

Inclusiveness: The 64th MedCruise General Assembly

The 64th MedCruise General Assembly was held at the H10 Imperial Tarraco Hotel in Tarragona from June 11, coinciding with MedCruise‘s 28th anniversary, to June 14, 2024. The event featured three days of panels, presentations, and organized events focusing on inclusivity and the Human Tower, a regional symbol that epitomizes the heart of the event. […] Read more

Silversea: Naming Ceremony for the Silver Ray

Silver Ray, the second ultra-luxury ship in the Nova Class, has been officially named by its godmother, Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga, in Lisbon. This ship is part of one of Silversea’s most energy-efficient and spacious ship The event has been special even because it’s marking a significant moment in its 30th anniversary year, a testament […] Read more

Swan Hellenic Collaborates with Blue Marlin Ibiza

The company Swan Hellenic has partnered with Blue Marlin Ibiza to create a new five-star travel experience that combines exploration with events and entertainment. The partnership between Swan Hellenic, committed to designing new ways to experience cruising, and Blue Marlin Ibiza, specializing in cultural and leisure entertainment for a broad cosmopolitan audience, has given rise […] Read more