Discovery Princess Completes First Year in Service
The Discovery Princess is completing its first year in service. After welcoming guests for its maiden voyage a few weeks earlier, the Princess Cruises’ vessel was officially named on April 29, 2022. Held at the Port of Los Angeles, the themed christening ceremony was named “Discover Our World” and blended maritime tradition with contemporary elements….
MSC To Sail in Japan Year-Round
MSC Cruises announced that it will sail year-round in Japan with the MSC Bellissima. The line recently marked the start of its summer 2023 season in Japan with the ship in Yokohama with a special event to celebrate its 15-year presence in the country and also opened sales for its first winter sailing program in…
Celebrity Infinity Arrives in Europe for Year-Round Operations
The Celebrity Infinity recently arrived in Europe to kick off a year-round schedule in the region. After completing a season in South America, the Celebrity Cruises vessel departed on the first cruise of the program on April 26. Sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona, the ten-night cruise includes visits to several ports in Portugal and Spain…
Seabourn Debuts 90-Day Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn announced its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage” circumnavigating the continent in 90 days, departing from Barcelona, Spain on November 30, 2024. “Seabourn guests are accomplished, extraordinary people who are seeking once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our new Grand Africa Voyage is the result of our commitment to offering unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moments’ in some of the world’s most unique…
Port Canaveral Welcomes MSC Seaside for Inaugural Voyage
Port Canaveral welcomed the MSC Seaside as its new homeported ship during a ceremony on Thursday. The MSC vessel is set to sail three and four-night cruises to The Bahamas, and seven-night cruises to Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Belize. “We are excited to welcome the MSC Seaside to Port Canaveral, yet another beautiful…
Charlottetown Welcomes First Cruise Ship of 2023
The Port of Charlottetown has welcomed its first ship in 2023, marking the start of what will be a record-breaking cruise season, according to a press release. Holland America’s Zaandam arrived at Port Charlottetown on Wednesday, April 26 and the ship is scheduled to make a total of 15 calls to the port this year….
Cruise Season Begins at Port of Quebec
The Port of Québec kicked off what will be the longest-ever cruise season with the arrival of Viking Cruises’ Viking Octantis, according to a press release. On the occasion, President and CEO of Port of Québec Mario Girard awarded Captain Jorgen Cardestig with a medal honoring the first cruise ship of the year to dock…
Lindblad Expeditions: Responsible Travel
With over four decades of experience and a large fleet, Lindblad Expeditions is seeing record demand in 2023. Offering a global deployment that includes over 171 unique departures, the company remains committed to offering responsible travel and sustainable operations, said Trey Byus, Linblad’s Chief Expedition Officer. “At Lindblad Expeditions, we believe that sustainability is a…
MSC Euribia Completes Sea Trials
MSC Cruises’ new ship and second powered by liquefied natural gas, the MSC Euribia has completed a four-day set of sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a statement. The trial involved checking the performance of the ship’s engines, fuel consumption and safety systems as well as speed and stopping distances. Following the completion…
Carnival Spirit Offers Panama Canal Cruise Ahead of Summer in Alaska
Set to operate in Alaska during the summer, the Carnival Spirit is currently offering a 16-night Panama Canal to the Pacific Northwest. After completing its winter schedule in the Caribbean, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel left Miami on its repositioning voyage on April 16. Cruising all the way to Seattle, the one-way itinerary features visits…
AIDA Reaches Milestone in Decarbonization Efforts
AIDA Cruises has expanded the use of shore power in its fleet, reaching a significant milestone in its decarbonization efforts, according to a press release. The AIDAsol was recently connected to shore power in nearly all ports during its recent voyage from April 16 to 21, 2023. The ship was supplied with green energy from…
MSC World Europa Makes Maiden Call to Valletta
The MSC World Europa arrived at the port of Valletta on April 19 as part of the ship’s inaugural seven-night West Mediterranean itinerary, according to a statement. Angelo Capurro, executive director of MSC Cruises, said: “Malta has been an integral part of our operation for nearly 25 years, and we have brought hundreds of thousands…
Cruise Fleet Passenger Capacity to Grow by 43 Percent by 2028
The global cruise fleet is set to grow by over 60 new ships entering service from 2023 through 2028, growing the fleet to 499 cruise ships, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. The passenger capacity is projected to grow from 26.5 million (double occupancy) in 2022 to nearly 38 million by 2028….
AIDAsol and AIDAmar Connect to Shore Power Simultaneously
In a cruise industry first, AIDA Cruises marked the beginning of the season with a double call of the AIDAsol and AIDAmar in Rostock-Warnemünde, where the two cruise ships connected simultaneously to shore power, according to a press release. “We are delighted by this successful shore power premiere in Rostock-Warnemünde. Thanks to the opening of…
Seabourn’s Leahy: Connections and Communities
With a second expedition ship entering service and new leadership at the helm, Seabourn is forging ahead in 2023. Natalya Leahy, who was appointed president of the luxury brand in March, believes that cruising is about more than just reaching destinations; it’s about creating a sense of community among passengers and crew. “It’s about meaningful…