Monday, 21 May 2012

Cruise News

Concordia may sail again

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Costa Concordia could sail the seven seas again one day, according to owners who are aiming to pump out the fuel and seal leaks.

Crystal Symphony To Receive Posh Redesign During 2012 Dry Dock

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Several of Crystal Cruises’ signature spaces aboard Crystal Symphony will be remodeled during a major $15 million dry dock scheduled for June 2012.

Silversea Unveils 2013 Voyage Collection - Now On Sale

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Highlights include 115-day World Cruise, over 30 new ports of call and generous Onboard Spending Credits

Costa Concordia tragedy leaves five dead

Monday, 16 January 2012

Up to five people have been reported dead and another 15 said to be missing after Cost Cruises' Costa Concordia was forced to abandon ship after the ship began to flood over the weekend.

ASEAN's 'cruise tourism' afloat

Monday, 16 January 2012

In a move to boost the ASEAN cruise industry, ASEAN's Tourism Ministers met recently and agreed on working closer together to advance 'cruise tourism' for the region.

水晶郵輪呈獻全新瑜伽及普拉提健身班展開2012年健美之旅

Friday, 13 January 2012

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New yoga and pilates reformer classes stretch Crystal Cruises’ 2012 wellness options

Friday, 13 January 2012

New Year’s resolution to get in shape?

Experience classical music stars onboard MS EUROPA’s music voyages in 2012

Friday, 13 January 2012

The highest ranked cruise ship in the world, according to the 2012 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS EUROPA is offering guests two world-class music festivals in 2012.

Celebrity Summit commences ‘Solsticisation’

Thursday, 12 January 2012

It’s all systems go aboard Celebrity Summit as she becomes the next ship in Celebrity’s fleet to become ‘solsticised’.

Disney Fantasy floats toward maiden voyage

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Thousands of people lined the shore near the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany this week as Disney Cruise Lines’ newest ship, Disney Fantasy, floated out for the first time.

Carnival heads to Times Square

Thursday, 12 January 2012

New York City’s famed Times Square has been given a Caribbean flavour with a billboard promoting the launch of Carnival Cruise Lines’ ‘Land vs. Sea’ campaign.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises named as Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Gold List Superstar and Platinum Circle Member

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Award-winning boutique river cruise brand, Uniworld, is delighted to announce its inclusion in the internationally renowned premium travel publication, Condé Nast Traveler’s, prestigious 2012 Gold List winners for the world’s finest hotels, resorts, and cruise lines.

Carnival Spirit's thunderous makeover

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Carnival Spirit entered dry dock on 7 January for her ‘Aussification’, including the installation of the world’s steepest and fastest waterslide at sea, ‘Green Thunder’.

Carnival Breeze enters fifth dimension

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest flagship, Carnival Breeze, is set to offer passengers a 5D cinema when she launches in June this year.

P&O Cruises launches specially commissioned book to celebrate 175 year heritage

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

P&O Cruises has announced the publication of a special book commissioned to celebrate 175 years of maritime heritage.

P&O Cruises launches specially commissioned book to celebrate 175 year heritage

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

P&O Cruises has announced the publication of a special book commissioned to celebrate 175 years of maritime heritage.

Star Cruises Launches SuperStar Virgo “Our First Friends” Campaign

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce the launch of SuperStar Virgo “Our First Friends” campaign.

MSC runs aground in Bahamas

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

The 93,000 tonne MSC Poesia ran aground atop a reef off the coast of Grand Bahamas Island last Saturday morning during a three-night charter cruise.

P&O Cruises Bring Christmas Cheer to Pacific Islands

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

P&O Cruises spread festive cheer throughout the Pacific as crew members from Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel and Pacific Sun handed out nearly 1000 gifts to Pacific Island children over Christmas.

Visionary sailings for Royal Caribbean

Monday, 9 January 2012

The winter 2012-13 season has been announced for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas with 19 itineraries available for cruisers wishing to sail the Caribbean and Panama Canal.

Centenary celebrations aboard Norwegian Sky

Monday, 9 January 2012

Former travel agent, Mrs. Zara Holtz, celebrated her 100th birthday aboard Norwegian Sky during the ship’s New Year’s cruise last week.

Aurora Expeditions celebrates Mawson’s historic landing at Commonwealth Bay

Monday, 9 January 2012

Expedition cruise company, Aurora Expeditions, continues to celebrate the centenary of Heroic Antarctica explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson, and the 1911-14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition, with their second commemorative expedition on board the Akademik Shokalskiy attempting to reach Commonwealth Bay to celebrate Mawson’s arrival at ‘the home of the blizzard’ 100 years ago.

Elvis Fascination hits the high seas

Friday, 6 January 2012

Elvis has left the building and will hit the high seas in celebration of his 76th birthday next week.

Tropical Breakaway announced for Norwegian

Thursday, 5 January 2012

Norwegian Cruise Lines’ new 4,000-passenger ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will sail to the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean for her inaugural winter season in 2013.