WHY IT RATES: The christening ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for Aurora Expeditions. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor RELATED OFFERS Aurora Expeditions Handpicked … Aurora Expeditions Welcome Solo Travelers: No Single … Aurora Expeditions 20% Off Select Itineraries ! Aurora Expeditions All Travel Offers Aurora Expeditions today celebrated the christening of their highly …
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10-Year-Old Found Dead in Swimming Pool Aboard Cruise Ship
A 10-year-old Singaporean boy was pronounced dead shortly after being found “unresponsive” in a swimming pool aboard a cruise ship docked in Malaysia on Monday. According to Newsweek, the victim, who was traveling with his mother and a friend, died on Dream Cruises’ Genting Dream cruise ship, which was in the midst of a three-day …
Cruise Ship Evacuated Following Norovirus Outbreak
The final day of a Princess Cruises sailing was marred when a norovirus outbreak forced some 2,000 passengers to evacuate in Singapore on Wednesday. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) told The New Paper that at least 229 passengers and crew aboard the Sun Princess were stricken by the unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. MORE …
WATCH: Cruise Ship Navigates Tiny Corinth Canal
“Attention all crew and passengers! Please bring your suntan lotion, oil, aloe vera gel and moisturizing creams to the top deck just in case. Thank you!” No, nobody really made that announcement and those products weren’t needed. MORE Cruise Line & Cruise Ship Kelly Clarkson Wants to Go on a Cruise With You Details of …
Steel Cutting Ceremony Begins Countdown to New Cunard Ship
WHY IT RATES: Set to become the fourth in Cunard’s current fleet and enter service in 2022, the as-yet-unnamed vessel will draw on the grandeur and prestige of the company’s 179-year history, while also incorporating innovative, modern luxury elements.—Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate Writer Today, luxury cruise line Cunard celebrated the beginning of construction on the …
Get A Sneak Peek At Uniworld’s New Super Ship
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, one of the world’s most luxurious river cruise companies, has an early gift for sea lovers. On Friday, the company released images of its new Super Ship, the S.S. Sao Gabriel, ahead of its official launch in Portugal on April 9, 2020. MORE Cruise Line & Cruise Ship Steel Cutting …
Man Critically Injured in Fall on Carnival Cruise Ship
A 23-year-old man traveling on a Carnival Cruise Line ship was critically injured after he fell from one deck to another Tuesday. According to NOLA.com, the unidentified man reportedly suffered multiple significant injuries when he fell on board the Carnival Valor ship as it was off the coast of Louisiana. The vessel consists of 13 …
Royal Caribbean Reveals New Ship Name, Announces Chinese Homeport
Royal Caribbean International announced Thursday its fifth Oasis Class ship would be named the Wonder of the Seas and homeport in Shanghai, China. At a global cruise industry conference in Shanghai, Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley revealed details of what will become the world’s largest cruise ship when it makes its scheduled debut …
Princess Cruises Reveals Name of Sixth Royal-Class Ship
Princess Cruises on Friday revealed the name of its sixth Royal-Class cruise ship, naming it the Discovery Princess. It will be accompanied by the largest inaugural launch program ever with worldwide itineraries offered onboard Discovery Princess to Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Mexico and the California Coast for the 2021-2022 cruise season. Discovery Princess will …
World’s First Hybrid Cruise Ship, Roald Amundsen Makes Electrifying Debut
The world’s first hybrid cruise ship has set sail. The Roald Amundsen has completed her inaugural sailing of the Northwest Passage successfully. The ship, which can sail 20 to 30 minutes on battery power alone, is truly “electrifying,” in the words of Hurtigruten’s CEO Daniel Skjeldam. From bridge to bow, the ship is technologically one …