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Holland America Line has opened its bookings for a number of 2022 and 2023 grand voyages. This includes around the world sailings as well as to South America and Antarctica. Ranging from 71 to 127 days, these voyages cover six continents, and all are round trips from Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Some of these voyages … Read more
Viking will debut a new, state-of-the-art ship, Viking Aton to sail the Nile River in Egypt in September 2022. Viking Aton, currently under construction, will sail the line’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary exploring Egypt’s ancient cultural treasures and secrets with prices starting at $7295 per person. As a special launch offer, passengers can … Read more
The much-loved Pacific Princess, which starred in the popular television series “The Love Boat” has been sold to Azamara. “The Love Boat” will join Azamara’s fleet of three, premium small- ships which were recently sold by Royal Caribbean Group to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for US$201 million. Azamara president Carol Cabezas said that Pacific … Read more
The Costa Smeralda, the fifth largest ship in the world, hit a shoreside crane and lost a lifeboat as it approached Savona in Italy yesterday. Witnesses say the vessel clipped a crane, losing a lifeboat which was later partially crushed. In a video first published on Savona News, the vessel is seen coming in to … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled all Australian cruises until May 19 – with Carnival Spirit sailings scratched until June 12. The Carnival Splendor was due to set sail in March. “On behalf of all of us at Carnival Cruise Line, we extend our sincere apologies for the disruption to your holiday plans and trust you … Read more
The arrival of Ponant’s Le Laperouse in Auckland next month is a beacon of hope for Australia’s cruise industry. After months of painstaking negotiations by the line’s Asia Pacific chair Sarina Bratton, the French luxury adventure small ship operator welcomed the news over Christmas that they had the green light to sail in the region. … Read more
In a major move for the cruise industry, UK based Saga has become the first line to tell its tour and cruise guests that they must be vaccinated if they are to travel with them this coming European summer. Saga, which is an over 50s travel firm, reported to The Guardian UK a surge in … Read more
Pacific Princess, one of the most beloved ships in the Princess fleet has been sold. The sale, to an undisclosed buyer is part of Carnival Corporation’s move to remove less efficient ships from the corporate fleet. The Pacific Princess is one of the smallest in the fleet with the capacity of just 670 passengers. But … Read more
In a surprise move, the Royal Caribbean Group has announced it is selling premium small-ship brand Azamara to a private equity firm for a reported US$201 million. The deal looks like a snip considering it is anticipated more passengers are expected to switch to smaller ships once sailings begin. However, the three-ship fleet is around … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
