July 2024

Seabourn Announces Immersive ‘Image Masters’ Photography Programme on Select Expedition Voyages

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is introducing ‘Image Masters,’ a new hands-on programme designed to sharpen the camerawork of guests via intimate photography masterclasses available on select Seabourn expedition voyages. Launching in August 2024, the new hands-on programme will provide in-the-field instruction on photo composition, camera Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year10 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Disney Cruise Line

Disney Announces Exciting Plans for New Tokyo-Based Cruise Ship

Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd (OLC) announced a new agreement that will bring year-round Disney cruise holidays to Japan. Under a recently signed agreement, OLC will operate a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan, expected to commence by early 2029. This is the latest evolution in an over 40-year relationship Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year10 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Announce Meghan Trainor as ‘Utopia Of The Seas’ Godmother

Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning artist Meghan Trainor are hosting the ultimate party and concert – and 52 fans have the chance to join the festivities. The world’s largest cruise line has named the singer and songwriter godmother of the new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway bringing weekend energy to every day of the week, Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Marks Float Out Of Newest Ocean Ship ‘Viking Vesta’

Viking have announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vesta has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Windstar Cruises

Windstar Extends ‘Sail Beyond Ordinary’ Promotion & Adds New Incentives & New Dates For 2025

Windstar Cruises is extending and expanding its popular Sail Beyond Ordinary promotion which offers customers a free All-Inclusive package on 2024 voyages featuring onboard Wi-Fi, all gratuities and unlimited wine, beer and cocktails. New dates for sailings through 31st March 2025 have also been added to the promotion. The Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Three New Sailings As Part Of World Voyage Revealed By Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled three new shorter cruises on board Bolette as part of her maiden 106-night world voyage in January 2025. From Southampton on 6thJanuary, guests can embark on a 56-night ‘Exploring South America and the Pacific Islands’. They will be able to see some of the world’s most Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year4 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - AIDA Cruises

Two More Ships To Be Modernised under AIDA Evolution

AIDA Cruises is forging ahead with modernizing its fleet: After AIDAdiva, the shipyard schedules for the next two Sphinx-class ships have now been set. As part of AIDA Evolution, the largest fleet modernization program in the company’s history, the first three ships of the Sphinx series will be extensively modernized Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year3 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Seabourn

Seabourn Christens New Expedition Ship ‘Seabourn Pursuit’

Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, has been named in a unique and historic expedition naming ceremony at Ngula Jar Island, Australia, on Saturday 29th June 2024. With guests on Zodiacs alongside the ship and the onboard team lined up along the decks, the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year3 July 2024 ago

Cruise News - Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Ship Allura at Fincantieri Shipyard In Genoa, Italy

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, has marked an important milestone in the construction of its new 1,200-guest ship, Allura, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, bordering the famed seaport of Genoa. A landmark moment as the ship moves towards completion, the vessel was Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year1 July 2024 ago