Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal 

The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.  A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …

Viking Signs Contract For Two More Ships, Option For Four More. Ocean Fleet Total Now 22 Ships

Fincantieri and Viking have entered into a significant agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships, set to be delivered by 2030, with an additional option for four more ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. This contract, Read More …

Oceania Cruises to Debut 1,250-Guest Riviera in Alaska in 2025

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discover the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers, and pristine wilderness Read More …

Cruise Line Tests More Biofuel Alternatives

In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship Read More …

Holland America Offers: Sample a Grand Voyage

 Holland America Line, a leader in destination-rich longer voyages, is inviting cruisers to sample one of its most prolific cruise categories by booking a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for Read More …

Carnival Partner: Leagues Cup Soccer Tournament

 Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off a multi-year partnership with Leagues Cup, the premiere professional soccer tournament in North America, as the event’s official cruise line partner. Bringing together 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX for 77 matches Read More …

Carnival Celebrates PortMiami Shore Power

Carnival Corporation celebrated a milestone as its Carnival Conquest became the first cruise ship to connect to shore power at PortMiami, the first major U.S. East Coast port to offer this capability. This achievement aligns with Carnival Corporation’s commitment to Read More …