Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …

River Cruise Itineraries Redefining Immersive Travel in 2025

According to Forbes.com, the second most prevalent trend driving luxury travel in 2025 is cultural and culinary immersion. Riviera Travel, the UK’s largest river cruise and tour operator for more than 40 years, is setting the standard for immersive travel with new itineraries that Read More …

Costa Cruises Launches ‘We Miss Summer’ Promo

If the cooler temperatures of winter have travelers dreaming about the splendors of a European getaway, Costa Cruises’ “We Miss Summer” promotion is enticing cruisers to book a 2025 vacation. North American guests who book select Mediterranean and northern Europe sailings departing Read More …

Cunard Reports Record-Breaking Bookings

Cunard has reported record-breaking bookings in 2024, following an exceptional year and the launch of its highly anticipated ship, Queen Anne. From January 1 to October 31 this year, Cunard recorded an impressive 73,000 additional guest reservations compared to the Read More …

Croatia Grows Position As Year-Round Tourist Destination

Croatia’s tourism industry has seen remarkable growth in 2024, further establishing the country as a premier year-round destination. By the end of September, 19.3 million visitors generated 102.5 million overnight stays, making a 3% increase in arrivals and a 0.5% rise in Read More …

State Dept. Reducing Passport Processing Times

The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is reducing processing times for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior commitment of 6-8 weeks. This announcement comes after months of issuing passports well under the 6-8 week commitment. It showcases Read More …

Norwegian Has First Show Celebrating Prince

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today revealed “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings set to debut aboard the Company’s next-generation vessel, Norwegian AquaTM, in April 2025. Read More …

Cruise Line Opens Shore Power Plant

Cruise company AIDA Cruises and the Port of Oslo celebrated the opening of its new shore power system. This means that cruise ships in Oslo can now be supplied with shore power during their stay in port. The visiting ship Read More …

Cruise Lines Give Back: Costa Expands Food Donations

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 40% of the global food supply is lost or wasted. In support of global efforts to tackle this important issue, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, remains committed Read More …