Executives from Silversea Cruises and ship builders Fincantieri attended an intimate delivery ceremony earlier to welcome the tenth ship to the line’s fleet.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its third Excel-class ship – to be named Carnival Jubilee – will be delivered in 2023 and based in Galveston, Texas.
Three new itineraries will be added to the sailings bringing the total number available for customers to choose from to 21, with a range of durations from three-14 nights.
Translating the Ritz-Carlton experience to sea, the collection is poised to become one of the most exciting debuts in the luxury travel sector next year.
Richard Fain will step down as Royal Caribbean Group chief executive early next year after more than three decades at the helm of the company. He will be replaced by chief financial officer, Jason Liberty.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship, Bolette, is setting sail on her first venture from Southampton, marking the start of its inaugural season of sailing from the city.
Two more Celebrity Cruises ships have been cleared to return to service, with Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation set sail from Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay respectively.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has begun construction of Seven Seas Grandeur. The ship’s steel-cutting ceremony took place at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
The restructuring includes a promotion for Louise Craddock, who becomes sales director UK and Ireland, replacing Priti Mehta, who has left the business to pursue a new career opportunity.
Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Gary Anslow to the role of senior sales director for the UK and Ireland. He will work on expanding market share in the region.
As travellers explore new forms of transportation in a post-Covid world, Kayak has added ferries to its offering of transport modes. The move comes via a new partnership with Direct Ferries.
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the restart of its seventh vessel, Norwegian Bliss. She will be sailing week-long voyages to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles.
P&O Cruises has announced that captain Robert Camby will lead the team on board its newest LNG-powered ship, Arvia, which will enter service in December next year.
Cruise Lines International Association has announced the appointment of Marie-Caroline Laurent as director general for CLIA in Europe. She will assume the role on November 15th.