Celebrity ushers in a new era of travel with Beyond, celebrating industry’s first physical delivery ceremony since the pandemic, as the brand officially took ownership of the ship from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique on 6 April 2022. Lutoff-Perlo honored the…
The latest issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and features, including outstanding articles and features. Go on board the latest Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas to find out…
On 21 March 2022 Swan Hellenic announced a series of changes to its 2022-23 cultural expedition cruises, responding both to the tragic situation in Ukraine and ongoing Covid-related restrictions across the Far East. As a result, SH Minerva will now…
The cruise ship Norwegian Escape (Bahamas) ran aground while departing Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on 14 March 2022. She was soon refloated and taken back to the Port of Puerto Plata the following day. Diving investigations revealed some damage to…
Valiant Lady, Virgin Voyages’ second ship, made her Thames debut on 10 March 2022 during her tour around the UK. She arrived at the London International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury in the morning, and will stay for a couple of…
On 25 February 2022 Oceania Cruises newest ship Vista was floated out. Presiding over the ceremony were Giuseppe Torrente, Shipyard Director for Fincantieri, and His Excellency Monsignor Tasca, Archbishop of Genoa. After the blessing of the ship, the shipyard’s Madrina,…
AIDA Cruises’ new 183,858gt cruise ship AIDAcosma embarked on her maiden voyage in late February, making her inaugural call at Southampton on 28 February. The ship left Hamburg on 26 February and headed for Southampton and Cherbourg on an inaugural…
Ships Monthly March 2022 The latest issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and features, including an outstanding article reviewing the latest developments in navies round the world, a focus on the…
Following difficulties with its German shipyards and the inability to get further funding to complete its ships, notably the 208,000gt Global Dream, Genting Hong Kong has filed for liquidation in a Bermuda court. Genting currently owns three cruise brands: Dream…
More than 90 per cent of the 4,500 people who responded to Viking Line’s passenger survey have found the company’s vessels to be safe throughout the pandemic. The health safety survey, introduced in the spring of 2020, also reveals that…
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