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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced three guest experience enhancements. Internet Bandwidth Nearly Doubles For All Guests Significantly increasing bandwidth compared to 2018 will make free internet surfing more enjoyable, faster and reliable on all devices for Regent guests as the internet. Guests will begin to benefit from bandwidth expansion…

Princess Cruises yesterday signed the paperwork for two brand-new cruise ships, to be built by Italian shipyard, Fincantieri. Largest ships ever built for the line The two new ships, slated to hold over 4,000 passengers each, are scheduled for delivery in late 2023 and Spring 2025, and, in a first for…

Virgin Voyages yesterday announced brand-new sonic features for their first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, including an onboard record shop, karaoke studio and an extensive music residency programme. Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand helmed by Richard Branson promises a return to its Virgin brand roots with unparalleled music experiences on its first…

Celebrity Summit is the latest of the Celebrity Cruises fleet to receive The Revolution treatment, emerging from her multi-million-pound makeover in the Bahamas. The Millennium-class ship, which was first launched in 2001, left dry-dock this weekend having undergone a transformation to both her public spaces, as well as every single stateroom, including…

Viking Cruises welcomed seven new ships to its river fleet, during a celebration on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Of the seven ships, six are Viking Longships – Viking Einar, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Tir, Viking Ullur and Viking Vali – which will be deployed on Viking’s most popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers….

Hurtigruten has signed a three-year partnership with EAT Foundation. EAT Foundation This new strategic partnership with EAT Foundation is set to reduce food waste and expand menus, giving Hurtigruten guests the opportunity to choose more plant-based cuisine. Hurtigruten has already committed to reducing food waste by 20 percent by 2021….

The steel was cut for Holland America Line’s next Pinnacle Class ship at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. The newbuild, due for delivery in May 2021, will be the 17th ship constructed for Holland America Line by Fincantieri. The new ship will carry 2,662 guests and include popular Pinnacle Class innovations such…

Princess Cruises has released images of its recently-announced interactive top-deck area, The Reef Family Splash Zone, which will open on Caribbean Princess ship. The enhancements will be available from June as the ship sails the Caribbean. The Reef comprises areas including: A water playground with a splash pool, assorted jets…

French speciality restaurant ‘La Mer’ will be introduced on Princess Cruises two newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. The restaurant was first opened on Majestic Princess in 2017. La Mer La Mer is the creation of three Michelin-starred chef, Emmanuel Renaut. Renaut is the owner and executive chef of…

Seabourn is creating two brand new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships. The ships will include many features that have made Seabourn ships so successful. The first delivery is scheduled June 2021 and the second ship in May 2022. Seabourn expedition ships Both of Seabourn’s expedition ships will reach some of the…