P&O and Vanuatu Partner to Enable Return to Cruising
P&O Cruises Australia has partnered with Vanuatu authorities to collaborate and restart cruising to the area, according to a press release. Two P&O cruise ships will depart from Australia in November to test protocols and procedures in Vanuatu, paving the way for the resumption of cruising to the archipelago, according to the company. “Following on…
American Queen Voyages Releases 10th Anniversary Video
American Queen Voyages has released a new video providing a detailed narrative of the company’s 10-year history. Narrated by American Queen Voyages’ Founder and Chairman John Waggoner, the video showcases the company’s early beginnings as a one-vessel cruise line with the acquisition of the American Queen to the seven-vessel fleet that will be sailing this…
Virgin Voyages Debuts Newest Mermaid for Resilient Lady
Virgin Voyages has debuted its newest mermaid meant for the Resilient Lady, which launches in August 2022. According to a press release, at the helm of the 110,000-ton vessel is the Latina mermaid designed by oil painter and muralist Jodie Herrera. The mermaid is meant to be an emblem and guardian of the ship. According…
Cruise Saudi Welcomes Silver Whisper to Saudi Waters
Cruise Saudi has welcomed the Silver Whisper to sail Saudi waters. According to a press release, a plaque and key exchange ceremony was held at both Jeddah Islamic Port and Yanbu Port last week to welcome the ship. The Silver Whisper is the second Silversea ship to sail in Saudi after the Silver Spirit took…
Cruise Industry Steps Up for Ukrainians
A number of cruise companies employing Ukrainians, and continuing to do so in these difficult times, have stepped up to provide transport for those who wish to go home to their families or communication facilities for those remaining. “As a company with a strong family culture and heritage, we acted quickly early on in the…
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Inaugural Sailing Delayed
Previously scheduled for April 6, the inaugural sailing of Ambassador Cruise Line has been pushed back by two weeks. According to the UK-based startup, the change is related to delays in the preparation for the service entry of its first ship, the 1991-built Ambience. “The ship has undergone extensive engineering and other works whilst in…
Discovery Princess Officially Enters Service in North America
The new Discovery Princess is officially entering service for Princess Cruises today. Delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in January, the new vessel is debuting on the West Coast. Departing from the World Cruise Center, in the Port of Los Angeles, the ship’s inaugural cruise sails to the Mexican Riviera. A seven-night voyage, it features visits…
Arcadia Welcomes Guests Back in England
The Arcadia is resuming service for P&O Cruises today. After a two-year hiatus, the 2005-built vessel is welcoming guests back in Southampton for a Canary Islands and Madeira cruise. The 16-night itinerary is made up of calls to seven ports in Spain and Portugal, including Funchal, Arrecife and St. Cruz de Tenerife. Before returning to…
P&O Australia Ready for Domestic Restart
Following the lifting of cruise restrictions in Australia, P&O Cruises Australia is ready to resume regular service. After a long wait, the company plans to have its entire three-ship fleet sailing with guests again by late-October. The Pacific Explorer will lead the way, relaunching operations from Sydney on May 31. Cruise Industry News looked into…
Better Food, More Shore Leave for Cruise Crew Members
Crew members who spoke anonymously with Cruise Industry News have said that the quality of food onboard their cruise lines has gotten better. One crew member onboard a Silversea Cruises ship said that the food was much better now. “Food has been good at all times since I joined the ship,” said another crew member…
Seven Seas Voyager Marks Regent’s Full Return to Service
The Seven Seas Voyager is resuming revenue operations for Regent Seven Seas Cruises today in Europe. The return of the 700-guest vessel also marks a milestone for the luxury brand: its full return to service for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Since first welcoming guests back in September 2021, the company has added all of its…
MSC Sinfonia Resumes Service in Italy
Another MSC Cruises ship is back in service, as the MSC Sinfonia resumes guest operations today in Italy. Setting sail on its first cruise in over 24 months, the Lirica-class vessel is kicking off a program of seven-night cruises to the Eastern Mediterranean. Departing from the Venice region every Saturday, the vessel’s regular itinerary sails…
MSC Cruises Summer 2022 Deployment Breakdown
With its entire 19-ship fleet returning to guest service soon, MSC Cruises is planning a full summer season in 2022. Europe continues to concentrate most of the company’s capacity, with seven vessels sailing in the Western Mediterranean, five in the Eastern Mediterranean and five in Northern Europe. In North America, two vessels will spend the…
La Goulette Welcomes First Cruise Ship in 7 Years
La Goulette Cruise Port has welcomed the Spirit of Discovery, its first ship of the season, as well as its first ship in seven years to call in the port. The Spirit of Discovery – which is operated by Saga Cruises – began its journey from the UK and is visiting different Mediterranean destinations. La…
Disney Cruise Line: Summer 2022 Deployment Breakdown
With a new ship entering service soon, Disney Cruise Line is planning its biggest summer program ever in 2022. As the brand’s first newbuild in ten years, the Disney Wish will complement Disney’s deployment in the Bahamas, offering a series of short cruises departing from Port Canaveral. Other destinations set to be visited by the…