Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines orders 7 new ships for 2026
On June 12, ACL-American Cruise Lines announced an order for 7 new ships, set to be delivered by the end of 2026. This expansion includes 6 vessels...
June 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Keel laid for Celebrity Cruises' 5th Edge-series vessel, Celebrity Xcel
The keel laying ceremony for Celebrity Cruises’ 5th Edge-series ship took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard (in Saint...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Utopia of the Seas delivered to RCI-Royal Caribbean
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Utopia of the Seas. The ceremonial event took place at the...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Pursuit ship starts inaugural Kimberley Australia season
Seabourn Pursuit, the latest ultra-luxury expedition vessel of Seabourn, made its debut in Australia by sailing into Darwin NT on the morning of...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus River Cruises launches newest ship Amadeus Nova
MS Amadeus Nova debuted last week, with Amadeus River Cruises announcing that its newest boat sets a new environmental standard. Amadeus Nova has a...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea names Silver Ray (second NOVA Class ship)
Silversea has officially named Silver Ray, the second vessel in its innovative NOVA Class, marking Bert Hernandez's first naming ceremony as the new...
June 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces record-breaking bookings with the new ship Queen Anne
Cunard Line has reported unprecedented booking levels following the launch of its new ship - Queen Anne. The 3000-passenger vessel embarked on her...
June 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship MAS Islander sets sail from Tampa FL
The newest addition to the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville at Sea cruise line has arrived in Tampa, Florida. MAS Islander, the company's second...
June 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku delivers Mein Schiff 7 to TUI Cruises
Turkish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered the Mein Schiff 7 to German cruise line TUI Cruises. This vessel is the 7th in the Mein Schiff series...
June 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar unveils new Alaskan and Japanese cruises for Star Seeker ship (2026)
Windstar Cruises shared plans for its latest vessel - Star Seeker, set to embark on voyages to Alaska and Japan upon joining the fleet in 2026...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China-built ship Adora Magic City completed 37 successful cruises
China's first domestically constructed large cruise ship - Adora Magic City, has successfully completed 37 voyages and served 150,000+ tourists...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady to offer North American cruises from USA homeports (NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle)
Virgin Voyages' newest ship - Brilliant Lady debuts in 2025 with a range of North American itineraries with departures from various homeports in...
June 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Anne makes historic maiden call at Port of Cork (Ireland)
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) welcomed Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, on her maiden voyage to Ireland on Wednesday, June 5. This arrival...
June 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Queen Anne christening draws crowds to Liverpool waterfront
Cunard Line christened its newest vessel, the GBP 470 million Queen Anne, at a ceremony in Liverpool on Monday, June 3. This marked the second major...
June 4, 2024