Costa Cruises announced that they have transferred the Grand Voyager of IberoCrceros, to the Costa fleet. The Italian line reported did this to bolster its presence in the Red Sea for the winter 2012 season. The Ship will have her…
International Shipping Partners (ISP) announced a time charter of the m/s Scotia Prince to Flemingo Duty Free Shop Pvt. of India. The charter party calls for the ship to be handed over on February 14. She will immediately sail for…
Jamaica’s newest and much delayed port, Falmouth, opened today the Voyager of the Seas. The project was supposed to be finished a year ago when the Oasis debuted. The port is specifically designed for her and her sister Allure since…
Remember the ship Carnival Splendor. I know you do. In fact the whole world knows of it. It even made it to South Park. The ship is STILL laid up in California after the engine room fire, crippled the ship…
Back on December 20th I reported on a rumor that the Grand Princess would be losing its trademark Skywalkers Disco. The “Shopping Cart Handle” will be chopped off in a future drydocking Princess has now confirmed. Check out the below…
Just saw this on tv. What do you think?
Royal Caribbean signed a letter of intent with German yard Meyer Werft for the first of a new class of vessel for the 2nd largest cruise line. “Project Sunshine,” (Oasis was Project Genesis and Voyager was Project Eagle) will be…
I just heard this sad news. Renowned UK cruise journalist, Steve Reed, passed away earlier this week of an apparent heart attack. The former UK crusie editor of The Sun and Sky TV’s Sky Travel, introduced many first time cruisers…
You may be wondering what the two have in common as they seem pretty out of place. Crystal ships that stop in Stockholm, Sweden, will offer the “Stieg Larsson’s Stockholm” tour. The late Stieg Larsson penned the Millennium trilogy which…
I’ve been pretty surprised by the amount of new lines that are forming in this crummy economy. Although this new one stems from arguably the best economy in the current world. China has unveiled a new line to be called…
1/31/11 – Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results For Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian” or “the Company”) today reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010. 2010 Company Highlights…
Sources have told Cruise Industry News that the S.S. United States Conservancy purchased the historic liner, S.S. United States, for a reported $3 million. This pretty much is saving it from being scrapped. They have 20 months until the lease…
In what seems to be a yearly occurrence, the 5,000 ton Polar Star, operated by Polar Star Expeditions, hit a rock and while not sinking, did have its outer hull breached. The 80-pax vessel hit this rock while attempting to…
In the wake of the protests and chaos that has erupted in the city, the following lines/ tour groups have canceled their trips through the end of the month. Costa Cruises canceled all calls in Egypt and Tunisia Viking River…
Greece Based Louis Cruises plc, announced the extension of the bareboat charter for the Thomson Destiny and Thomson Spirit. The new Charter Party runs until 2015. The chartering of Louis Plc vessels to Thomson Cruises started in 1996 and this…
NCL’s Norwegian Sun recently emerged from a drydock with several new features. The success on the Norwegian Epic, NCL decided to add the Moderno Churrascaria steak house. The new restaurants will take the place on the former Pacific Heights. Workers…
UPDATE: Here’s the thing, the part about not taking pictures was just because it was during the muster drill. Point, while it could certainly be attributed to perspective, she does get awfully close to the Monarch. Counter point, from the…
Cruise Industry News is reporting that sources have told them that Royal Caribbean International “is set to go with Meyer Werft for a two-ship order.” This is surprising in not only THAT they will be ordering more, but WHERE they…
Australian Native Ryan McNaught, has created a model of Princess Cruises original “Love Boat,” Pacific Princess. Taking 6 months to build, the 10ft model consists of over 240,000 individual bricks. Pictures after the break. Coming from someone who built lego…
Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse and godmother Jennifer Hudson christened the new Disney mega ship in Port Canaveral. The new ship is ready to sail the caribbean while the Disney Wonder sails west towards Alaska
The first up is the SportSquare. SportsSquare is an active cruiser’s on-board paradise, featuring SkyCourse, the first ropes course at sea, and cruising’s first-ever outdoor fitness area. Also in the same venue, is the first-ever two-level nine-hole miniature golf course…
According to Cruise Industry News, Spain Based Pullmantur Cruises’s Atlantic Star has been sold. The buyer at this time is undisclosed, but what is known is the ships new name: Mona Lisa II. The Laid up vessel has had its…
The Spirit of Adventure, a British cruise ship, was sailing across the Indian Ocean, when a small speed boat approached the 9,000grt ship. The 350 passengers were told to hide below decks by the ships captain during their formal black-tie…
Earlier this week, Hapag announced that they will charter the Insignia of Oceania for 2 years starting in 2012. This coincides with an ambitious plan to grow the fleet. The German based line ordered a new ship, Europa 2 from…