Cruise Ships - Page 9

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,…

Celebrity chef Shivi Ramoutar has been named Arvia’s Local Food Hero, where she’ll be introducing the vibrancy of Caribbean cuisine to the ocean waves. We caught up with her to find out more about what guests can expect from her food, which will feature across Taste 360 and The Beach…

Details of Arvia’s Grand Atrium have emerged, as P&O Cruises prepares to welcome the new ship to its fleet later this year. The stunning Atrium will provide widescreen ocean views and act as the heart of Arvia. Aside from watching the scenery roll by, aerial performances will also be held…

Viking Mars, the latest ocean ship to join the fleet, has officially been named at a low-key ceremony in the Maltese capital of Valletta. The ship’s Godmother, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, was on hand to offer a blessing of good fortune and sailing for the brand-new vessel….

MS Maud is one of Hurtigruten’s expedition ships, transporting guests to exciting destinations throughout the British Isles and Norway. Ivannah from our marketing team recently got the opportunity to explore the ship and, being her first time on board a Hurtigruten ship, she shares her first impressions and personal highlights….

The latest ship to join the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Pursuit, has reached a significant construction milestone as the hull is relocated for final outfitting. The ship’s hull was moved 1,200 nautical miles to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy and marks the latest step towards completion. Seabourn Pursuit is…

Fred. Olsen will hold the first reunion of its new-look fleet next year, when all four of the ships set to come together in Funchal, Madeira. The event, planned for November 2023, will see Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar set sail on four different cruises following a quayside fiesta. Peter…