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Holland America Line’s new ship Rotterdam was treated to a royal welcoming in the city she was named after. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands was in attendance as the ships godmother, officially naming the vessel in front of a decorated list of guests, including the CEO of Carnival Arnold Donald and Lord … Read more
Saudi Arabia, the Middle-Eastern powerhouse, is turning its eyes towards the cruise industry and spending billions of dollars upgrading its cruise hub and infrastructure. And in an interesting move, the country is eyeing off purchasing luxury line Seabourn, which is currently owned by the Carnival Corporation. Reports from America say the cruise giant is in … Read more
Exorbitant insurance premiums and complicated policies are making it harder for older cruisers to set off on their beloved holidays. Last week, after Cruise Passenger highlighted the problem, thousands of readers read the story and many got in touch about their own personal situation. Cruise Passenger reader 76-year-old Steve Snell is a long-time cruiser, currently with … Read more
When Cruise Passenger reported on a growing trend among retirees to spend their time at sea, we were unprepared for the huge rush of interest our story would cause. Over 70,000 readers clicked shared and commented on the article, which talked to couples who were actually doing it. Many asked the questions Barbara did: I … Read more
Cruise is back up and running – 347 ships were sailing at the start of May. But while bookings for late in the year are selling well, the early months hold some really strong cruise deals if you are looking to snap up a discounted stateroom and sail right away. A Cruise Passenger survey of … Read more
Agents are reporting new-to-cruise clients are booking up in record numbers, with one saying first timers now outnumber regular passengers. And ironically, the new and enhanced health protocols which make cruise safer than hotels are being cited as the reason. One of the newby cruisers is Reece Hammond and his fiance Bec. Mr Hammond, a … Read more
Hurtigruten Expeditions is all set for 2023/2024 to be its most extensive and explorative year yet, with small-ship expedition cruises across five continents and over 150 itineraries lined up. Highlight itineraries include all-year round sailing in the Galapagos Islands, 66 and 94-day pole-to-pole blockbuster itineraries, 34 Antarctica departures, locally-informed Norwegian sailings and so much more. … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its commitment to pursuing net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. Global Chief Executive Officer Kelly Craighead said at the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami: “The industry is acting now for the future. “We are reducing the carbon footprint of our ships while at berth and at sea investing in … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off the Alaska season with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss to Seattle. Having sailed the route since 2001, the Norwegian Bliss arrived in Alaska last weekend. “We have nearly three decades of history cruising Alaska, pioneering voyages to The Last Frontier from Seattle more than 22 years ago and christened … Read more