Cruise Ships - Page 13

Cunard has marked the laying of Queen Anne’s keel in a traditional celebration held last month. Attended by Captain Inger Thorhauge, the ceremony involved a specially commissioned coin alongside an original coin from the ship’s namesake’s reign. The laying of the keel formally recognises the start of construction and Queen…

Holland America Line’s ship Volendam has returned to guest cruising operations for the first time since the industry pause, as she embarked on a 14-day Holy Land and Ancient Kingdoms Explorer itinerary. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held the mark the occasion, attended by team members alongside the ship’s Captain and…

Bookings for the new Silversea expedition ship Silver Endeavour are now open, as the ultra-luxury ship prepares to set sail in Antarctica. Silver Endeavour is due to undertake two voyages in this part of the world from 21 November 2022, on a series of voyages spanning five to 20 days….

The newest Viking river ship, Viking Osiris, has officially been named at an intimate ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. The latest shop to join the fleet was blessed by George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, in a naval tradition that bids the vessel good fortune and sailing. A number of…

When Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, embarks on her maiden voyage in January 2024, she will do so with Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge at the helm.  She has already made her mark during her 25 years with Cunard, becoming the cruise line’s first female captain. We caught up with her…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially received its latest ship, Norwegian Prima, at a handover ceremony in Venice. At the world-famous Fincantieri shipyard, the 3,100-capacity ship was handed to the cruise line, the first of six new ships scheduled through to 2027. Norwegian Prima features wide-open spaces and expansive deck…

Seabourn Venture, the first ultra-luxury expedition ship to join the fleet, has officially been handed over to its new owners. The official handover maritime ceremony took place at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa ahead of her inaugural voyage on 15 July. Featuring 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites, Seabourn Venture…

Norwegian Prima. the latest ship to join the NCL fleet, is due to launch later this year, boasting more features than ever and some of the most exhilarating experiences at sea. The 142,000 gross-tonne ship will be able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy and is due to set…

MSC Bellissima will become the cruise line’s 15th ship to be based in the Mediterranean, as the ship relocates for the summer season. Demand for Mediterranean cruises has soared over recent months, so the vessel will be embarking on seven-night sailings starting from 9 July 2022. Departure ports will include…

Guests on board Silver Nova will be able to take their pick from eight signature restaurants, Silversea has announced. The ultra-luxury cruise line will provide both formal and informal dining options that bring passengers even closer to the culinary influences of their destinations than ever before. Highlights include La Dame,…